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Oliceridine + Voriconazole

Severity: Major

Oliceridine and Voriconazole: major 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

Voriconazole may increase oliceridine exposure, raising the risk of sedation and respiratory depression. Stopping voriconazole can reduce opioid effect.

What this interaction means in plain words

Oliceridine and Voriconazole 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.

Oliceridine belongs to Musculoskeletal; Voriconazole belongs to Anti Fungals.

Evidence level: Moderate

Why it happens

Voriconazole inhibits CYP3A4, a major metabolic pathway of oliceridine.

What to do

Use lower or less frequent oliceridine doses and monitor respiratory status and sedation. Retitrate the dose when voriconazole is stopped.

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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Frequently asked questions

Can I take Oliceridine with Voriconazole?

MediHelp rates the interaction as major. Oliceridine and Voriconazole 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. Voriconazole may increase oliceridine exposure, raising the risk of sedation and respiratory depression. Stopping voriconazole can reduce opioid effect.

How serious is the interaction between Oliceridine and Voriconazole?

MediHelp rates it major, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Use lower or less frequent oliceridine doses and monitor respiratory status and sedation. Retitrate the dose when voriconazole is stopped.

What other medicines interact with Voriconazole?

MediHelp also lists interactions of Voriconazole with, for example, Avanafil, Butabarbital, Carbamazepine. The full list is on the Voriconazole page.

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