Drug interactions
Conivaptan + Eszopiclone
Severity: Moderate
Conivaptan and Eszopiclone: moderate interaction.
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Summary
Conivaptan inhibits CYP3A4 and may increase eszopiclone levels, enhancing sedation and impairment. Conivaptan is given only short-term in hospital, which limits the duration of exposure.
What this interaction means in plain words
Conivaptan and Eszopiclone 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
CYP3A4 inhibition by conivaptan decreases eszopiclone metabolism.
What to do
Hold eszopiclone during conivaptan infusion or use the lowest dose. Monitor for sedation.
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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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Conivaptan with Eszopiclone?
MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Conivaptan and Eszopiclone 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. Conivaptan inhibits CYP3A4 and may increase eszopiclone levels, enhancing sedation and impairment. Conivaptan is given only short-term in hospital, which limits the duration of exposure.
How serious is the interaction between Conivaptan and Eszopiclone?
MediHelp rates it moderate, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Hold eszopiclone during conivaptan infusion or use the lowest dose. Monitor for sedation.
What other medicines interact with Eszopiclone?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Eszopiclone with, for example, Calcium / magnesium / potassium / sodium oxybates, Sodium oxybate, Amobarbital. The full list is on the Eszopiclone page.
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