Drug interactions
Brimonidine + Nalbuphine
Severity: Minor
Brimonidine and Nalbuphine: minor interaction.
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Summary
Brimonidine has little systemic effect as an ophthalmic drop, but enough can be absorbed to cause drowsiness in some patients, and the effect may add to opioid sedation. The clinical impact is usually modest.
What this interaction means in plain words
Brimonidine 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.
Brimonidine belongs to Miscellaneous; Nalbuphine belongs to Musculoskeletal.
Why it happens
Possible additive CNS depression from alpha-2 agonist activity and opioid activity after systemic absorption of brimonidine.
What to do
No dose change is usually needed. Ask the patient about excessive drowsiness, especially in children or the elderly.
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 Brimonidine
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- Brimonidine + Linezolid Contraindicated
- Brimonidine + Phenelzine Contraindicated
- Brimonidine + Procarbazine Contraindicated
- Brimonidine + Rasagiline Contraindicated
- Brimonidine + Selegiline Contraindicated
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Brimonidine with Nalbuphine?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Brimonidine 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. Brimonidine has little systemic effect as an ophthalmic drop, but enough can be absorbed to cause drowsiness in some patients, and the effect may add to opioid sedation. The clinical impact is usually modest.
How serious is the interaction between Brimonidine 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: No dose change is usually needed. Ask the patient about excessive drowsiness, especially in children or the elderly.
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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