Drug interactions
Brompheniramine + Sufentanil
Severity: Major
Brompheniramine and Sufentanil: major interaction.
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Summary
Concurrent use of an opioid with a sedating antihistamine increases sedation and may add to respiratory depression. Impaired alertness and psychomotor performance are expected, and the risk rises in older or frail patients.
What this interaction means in plain words
Brompheniramine 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.
Brompheniramine belongs to Respiratory; Sufentanil belongs to Musculoskeletal.
Why it happens
Additive CNS and respiratory depression through opioid receptor agonism and H1-antihistamine sedation.
What to do
Monitor sedation level and respiratory rate, and use the lowest effective doses. Prefer a non-sedating antihistamine when feasible.
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 Brompheniramine
Other interactions of Sufentanil
- Alprazolam + Sufentanil Major
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- Amobarbital + Sufentanil Major
- Aripiprazole + Sufentanil Major
- Asenapine + Sufentanil Major
- Baclofen + Sufentanil Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Brompheniramine with Sufentanil?
MediHelp rates the interaction as major. Brompheniramine 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. Concurrent use of an opioid with a sedating antihistamine increases sedation and may add to respiratory depression. Impaired alertness and psychomotor performance are expected, and the risk rises in older or frail patients.
How serious is the interaction between Brompheniramine 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: Monitor sedation level and respiratory rate, and use the lowest effective doses. Prefer a non-sedating antihistamine when feasible.
What other medicines interact with Brompheniramine?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Brompheniramine with, for example, Alfentanil, Belladonna and opium, Benzhydrocodone / acetaminophen. The full list is on the Brompheniramine page.
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