Drug interactions
Chlorpromazine + Estazolam
Severity: Moderate
Chlorpromazine and Estazolam: moderate interaction.
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Summary
Combining a benzodiazepine hypnotic with chlorpromazine increases sedation, psychomotor impairment and the risk of respiratory depression. Falls and next-day impairment are more likely, especially in older adults.
What this interaction means in plain words
Chlorpromazine and Estazolam 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.
Why it happens
Additive CNS depression via GABA-A potentiation and histamine and adrenergic blockade.
What to do
Use the lowest effective doses and counsel on driving and fall risk. Monitor sedation and respiratory status, particularly in older or frail patients.
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 Chlorpromazine
- Chlorpromazine + Dofetilide Contraindicated
- Chlorpromazine + Dronedarone Contraindicated
- Chlorpromazine + Droperidol Contraindicated
- Chlorpromazine + Ibutilide Contraindicated
- Chlorpromazine + Metrizamide Contraindicated
- Chlorpromazine + Panobinostat Contraindicated
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Chlorpromazine with Estazolam?
MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Chlorpromazine and Estazolam 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. Combining a benzodiazepine hypnotic with chlorpromazine increases sedation, psychomotor impairment and the risk of respiratory depression. Falls and next-day impairment are more likely, especially in older adults.
How serious is the interaction between Chlorpromazine and Estazolam?
MediHelp rates it moderate, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Use the lowest effective doses and counsel on driving and fall risk. Monitor sedation and respiratory status, particularly in older or frail patients.
What other medicines interact with Chlorpromazine?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Chlorpromazine with, for example, Dofetilide, Dronedarone, Droperidol. The full list is on the Chlorpromazine page.
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