Drug interactions
Bremelanotide + Codeine
Severity: Minor
Bremelanotide and Codeine: minor interaction.
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Summary
Bremelanotide may slow gastric emptying and thereby delay or reduce absorption of oral drugs. For codeine, this may modestly delay onset of analgesia, but the effect is usually not clinically important for occasional use.
What this interaction means in plain words
Bremelanotide and Codeine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Bremelanotide belongs to Genitourinary; Codeine belongs to Musculoskeletal.
Why it happens
Delayed gastric emptying with potentially reduced rate and extent of oral absorption.
What to do
Be aware that codeine analgesia may be slower to start; assess pain response and adjust analgesia if inadequate.
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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Other interactions of Codeine
- Alvimopan + Codeine Contraindicated
- Codeine + Isocarboxazid Contraindicated
- Codeine + Olanzapine / samidorphan Contraindicated
- Codeine + Phenelzine Contraindicated
- Codeine + Tranylcypromine Contraindicated
- Alfentanil + Codeine Major
Other interactions of Bremelanotide
- Bremelanotide + Bupropion-naltrexone Moderate
- Bremelanotide + Cyclosporin Moderate
- Bremelanotide + Digoxin Moderate
- Bremelanotide + Disopyramide Moderate
- Bremelanotide + Naltrexone Moderate
- Bremelanotide + Procainamide Moderate
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Bremelanotide with Codeine?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Bremelanotide and Codeine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Bremelanotide may slow gastric emptying and thereby delay or reduce absorption of oral drugs. For codeine, this may modestly delay onset of analgesia, but the effect is usually not clinically important for occasional use.
How serious is the interaction between Bremelanotide and Codeine?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Be aware that codeine analgesia may be slower to start; assess pain response and adjust analgesia if inadequate.
What other medicines interact with Codeine?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Codeine with, for example, Alvimopan, Isocarboxazid, Olanzapine / samidorphan. The full list is on the Codeine page.
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