Drug interactions
Aripiprazole + Sufentanil
Severity: Major
Aripiprazole and Sufentanil: major interaction.
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Summary
Opioids combined with other CNS depressants increase the risk of profound sedation, respiratory depression and hypotension. Aripiprazole has milder sedative effects but contributes to additive depression.
What this interaction means in plain words
Aripiprazole and Sufentanil can interact in a way that may be serious. Using them together is sometimes necessary, but it needs a deliberate decision by the prescriber, a plan for monitoring, and clear advice on the warning signs to watch for.
Aripiprazole belongs to Central Nervous System; Sufentanil belongs to Musculoskeletal.
Why it happens
Additive CNS and respiratory depression, with additive hypotensive effects.
What to do
Use the lowest effective sufentanil dose and monitor respiratory rate, sedation and blood pressure. Ensure appropriate monitoring and resuscitation capability in procedural settings.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Does the benefit of taking both outweigh the risk in my case?
- Do I need any blood test, ECG or other check while on both?
- What early warning signs should I watch for, and what should I do if they appear?
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Other interactions of Aripiprazole
- Aripiprazole + Pimozide Contraindicated
- Aripiprazole + Thioridazine Contraindicated
- Amisulpride + Aripiprazole Major
- Aripiprazole + Arsenic trioxide Major
- Aripiprazole + Calcium / magnesium / potassium / sodium oxybates Major
- Aripiprazole + Carbamazepine Major
Other interactions of Sufentanil
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- Amitriptyline + Sufentanil Major
- Amobarbital + Sufentanil Major
- Asenapine + Sufentanil Major
- Baclofen + Sufentanil Major
- Brexpiprazole + Sufentanil Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Aripiprazole with Sufentanil?
MediHelp rates the interaction as major. Aripiprazole and Sufentanil can interact in a way that may be serious. Using them together is sometimes necessary, but it needs a deliberate decision by the prescriber, a plan for monitoring, and clear advice on the warning signs to watch for. Opioids combined with other CNS depressants increase the risk of profound sedation, respiratory depression and hypotension. Aripiprazole has milder sedative effects but contributes to additive depression.
How serious is the interaction between Aripiprazole and Sufentanil?
MediHelp rates it major, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Use the lowest effective sufentanil dose and monitor respiratory rate, sedation and blood pressure. Ensure appropriate monitoring and resuscitation capability in procedural settings.
What other medicines interact with Aripiprazole?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Aripiprazole with, for example, Pimozide, Thioridazine, Amisulpride. The full list is on the Aripiprazole page.
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