Drug interactions
Armodafinil + Nalbuphine
Severity: Minor
Armodafinil and Nalbuphine: minor interaction.
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Summary
Nalbuphine causes sedation, whereas armodafinil is a wakefulness-promoting agent, so the two have opposing effects on alertness. The net effect is unpredictable, and armodafinil should not be relied on to reverse opioid-induced respiratory depression or to make driving safe.
What this interaction means in plain words
Armodafinil and Nalbuphine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Armodafinil belongs to Central Nervous System; Nalbuphine belongs to Musculoskeletal.
Why it happens
Opposing pharmacodynamic effects on CNS arousal; the interaction is not well characterized.
What to do
Assess the patient's alertness after starting or adjusting either drug. Do not assume armodafinil offsets the respiratory or psychomotor effects of nalbuphine.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Is there anything I should notice while taking both?
- Do I need to tell my doctor at the next visit?
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Armodafinil with Nalbuphine?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Armodafinil and Nalbuphine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Nalbuphine causes sedation, whereas armodafinil is a wakefulness-promoting agent, so the two have opposing effects on alertness. The net effect is unpredictable, and armodafinil should not be relied on to reverse opioid-induced respiratory depression or to make driving safe.
How serious is the interaction between Armodafinil and Nalbuphine?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Assess the patient's alertness after starting or adjusting either drug. Do not assume armodafinil offsets the respiratory or psychomotor effects of nalbuphine.
What other medicines interact with Nalbuphine?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Nalbuphine with, for example, Alvimopan, Olanzapine / samidorphan, Alprazolam. The full list is on the Nalbuphine page.
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