Drug interactions
Cariprazine + Propofol
Severity: Moderate
Cariprazine and Propofol: moderate interaction.
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Summary
Propofol is a potent sedative-hypnotic that causes dose-dependent central nervous system depression and hypotension. Cariprazine may add sedation, so lower propofol doses may be needed in patients taking it.
What this interaction means in plain words
Cariprazine and Propofol can affect each other. The combination is often manageable, but it may need a change of dose, a change of timing, or extra checks while both are taken.
Cariprazine belongs to Central Nervous System; Propofol belongs to Central Nervous System.
Why it happens
Additive central nervous system depression and possible additive hypotension.
What to do
Tell the anesthesia team about antipsychotic use before the procedure. Titrate propofol carefully to effect and monitor sedation depth, blood pressure and respiration.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Should I take them at different times of day?
- Does the dose of either medicine need to change?
- Is there anything I should avoid, such as alcohol or certain foods, while on both?
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Other interactions of Cariprazine
Other interactions of Propofol
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Cariprazine with Propofol?
MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Cariprazine and Propofol can affect each other. The combination is often manageable, but it may need a change of dose, a change of timing, or extra checks while both are taken. Propofol is a potent sedative-hypnotic that causes dose-dependent central nervous system depression and hypotension. Cariprazine may add sedation, so lower propofol doses may be needed in patients taking it.
How serious is the interaction between Cariprazine and Propofol?
MediHelp rates it moderate, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Tell the anesthesia team about antipsychotic use before the procedure. Titrate propofol carefully to effect and monitor sedation depth, blood pressure and respiration.
What other medicines interact with Cariprazine?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Cariprazine with, for example, Alfentanil, Amisulpride, Amobarbital. The full list is on the Cariprazine page.
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