Drug interactions
Nalbuphine + Oliceridine
Severity: Major
Nalbuphine and Oliceridine: major interaction.
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Summary
Nalbuphine may compete with oliceridine at the mu receptor and reduce analgesia. In opioid-dependent patients it can precipitate withdrawal, and sedation may be additive.
What this interaction means in plain words
Nalbuphine and Oliceridine can interact in a way that may be serious. Using them together is sometimes necessary, but it needs a deliberate decision by the prescriber, a plan for monitoring, and clear advice on the warning signs to watch for.
Nalbuphine belongs to Musculoskeletal; Oliceridine belongs to Musculoskeletal.
Why it happens
Partial mu antagonism by a mixed agonist-antagonist at receptors targeted by a full agonist.
What to do
Avoid concurrent use. If both are needed, monitor for withdrawal, analgesic failure and respiratory depression.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Does the benefit of taking both outweigh the risk in my case?
- Do I need any blood test, ECG or other check while on both?
- What early warning signs should I watch for, and what should I do if they appear?
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Other interactions of Nalbuphine
- Alvimopan + Nalbuphine Contraindicated
- Nalbuphine + Olanzapine / samidorphan Contraindicated
- Alprazolam + Nalbuphine Major
- Amobarbital + Nalbuphine Major
- Benzhydrocodone / acetaminophen + Nalbuphine Major
- Brexanolone + Nalbuphine Major
Other interactions of Oliceridine
- Isocarboxazid + Oliceridine Contraindicated
- Alprazolam + Oliceridine Major
- Amiodarone + Oliceridine Major
- Amisulpride + Oliceridine Major
- Amitriptyline + Oliceridine Major
- Amobarbital + Oliceridine Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Nalbuphine with Oliceridine?
MediHelp rates the interaction as major. Nalbuphine and Oliceridine can interact in a way that may be serious. Using them together is sometimes necessary, but it needs a deliberate decision by the prescriber, a plan for monitoring, and clear advice on the warning signs to watch for. Nalbuphine may compete with oliceridine at the mu receptor and reduce analgesia. In opioid-dependent patients it can precipitate withdrawal, and sedation may be additive.
How serious is the interaction between Nalbuphine and Oliceridine?
MediHelp rates it major, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Avoid concurrent use. If both are needed, monitor for withdrawal, analgesic failure and respiratory depression.
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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