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Iloperidone + Nalbuphine

Severity: Moderate

Iloperidone and Nalbuphine: moderate interaction.

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For healthcare professionals — reference only. This page is a brief summary, not medical advice and not a substitute for official labeling or clinical judgement. Always verify before prescribing or dispensing.

Summary

Iloperidone is an atypical antipsychotic with sedating and hypotensive properties, and it may add to nalbuphine CNS depression. Drowsiness, dizziness and orthostatic hypotension may be increased.

What this interaction means in plain words

Iloperidone and Nalbuphine 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.

Iloperidone belongs to Central Nervous System; Nalbuphine belongs to Musculoskeletal.

Evidence level: Low

Why it happens

Additive CNS depression from antihistaminic and alpha-adrenergic blockade plus opioid receptor activity.

What to do

Monitor sedation and orthostatic blood pressure, and counsel patients about driving and falls.

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 Iloperidone with Nalbuphine?

MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Iloperidone and Nalbuphine 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. Iloperidone is an atypical antipsychotic with sedating and hypotensive properties, and it may add to nalbuphine CNS depression. Drowsiness, dizziness and orthostatic hypotension may be increased.

How serious is the interaction between Iloperidone and Nalbuphine?

MediHelp rates it moderate, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Monitor sedation and orthostatic blood pressure, and counsel patients about driving and falls.

What other medicines interact with Nalbuphine?

MediHelp also lists interactions of Nalbuphine with, for example, Alvimopan, Olanzapine / samidorphan, Alprazolam. The full list is on the Nalbuphine page.

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