Drug interactions
Epinephrine + Tapentadol
Severity: Minor
Epinephrine and Tapentadol: minor interaction.
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Summary
Epinephrine is given acutely, and no clinically meaningful interaction with tapentadol is established. Tapentadol inhibits noradrenaline reuptake, so a modestly increased pressor response is theoretically possible.
What this interaction means in plain words
Epinephrine and Tapentadol have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Epinephrine belongs to Endocrine; Tapentadol belongs to Musculoskeletal.
Why it happens
Theoretical additive adrenergic effects through noradrenaline reuptake inhibition; not well established.
What to do
Treat emergencies such as anaphylaxis as usual and monitor blood pressure and heart rate afterwards.
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 Tapentadol
- Calcium / magnesium / potassium / sodium oxybates + Tapentadol Contraindicated
- Isocarboxazid + Tapentadol Contraindicated
- Linezolid + Tapentadol Contraindicated
- Methylene blue + Tapentadol Contraindicated
- Olanzapine / samidorphan + Tapentadol Contraindicated
- Phenelzine + Tapentadol Contraindicated
Other interactions of Epinephrine
- Epinephrine + Isocarboxazid Contraindicated
- Epinephrine + Phenelzine Contraindicated
- Epinephrine + Tranylcypromine Contraindicated
- Acebutolol + Epinephrine Major
- Amitriptyline + Epinephrine Major
- Amoxapine + Epinephrine Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Epinephrine with Tapentadol?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Epinephrine and Tapentadol have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Epinephrine is given acutely, and no clinically meaningful interaction with tapentadol is established. Tapentadol inhibits noradrenaline reuptake, so a modestly increased pressor response is theoretically possible.
How serious is the interaction between Epinephrine and Tapentadol?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Treat emergencies such as anaphylaxis as usual and monitor blood pressure and heart rate afterwards.
What other medicines interact with Tapentadol?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Tapentadol with, for example, Calcium / magnesium / potassium / sodium oxybates, Isocarboxazid, Linezolid. The full list is on the Tapentadol page.
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