Drug interactions
Ozanimod + Tapentadol
Severity: Major
Ozanimod and Tapentadol: major interaction.
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Summary
Ozanimod's active metabolites inhibit MAO-B in vitro, and tapentadol inhibits norepinephrine reuptake and has serotonergic activity. The combination may cause hypertensive reactions or serotonin toxicity, as with MAO inhibitors and tapentadol.
What this interaction means in plain words
Ozanimod and Tapentadol 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.
Ozanimod belongs to Central Nervous System; Tapentadol belongs to Musculoskeletal.
Why it happens
Possible MAO inhibition by ozanimod metabolites combined with noradrenaline reuptake inhibition by tapentadol, raising adrenergic and serotonergic activity.
What to do
Avoid combining where possible and choose an opioid without noradrenergic or serotonergic activity. If used, monitor blood pressure, heart rate and signs of serotonin syndrome.
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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- Phenelzine + Tapentadol Contraindicated
Other interactions of Ozanimod
- Isocarboxazid + Ozanimod Contraindicated
- Linezolid + Ozanimod Contraindicated
- Ozanimod + Phenelzine Contraindicated
- Ozanimod + Procarbazine Contraindicated
- Ozanimod + Rasagiline Contraindicated
- Ozanimod + Safinamide Contraindicated
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Ozanimod with Tapentadol?
MediHelp rates the interaction as major. Ozanimod and Tapentadol 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. Ozanimod's active metabolites inhibit MAO-B in vitro, and tapentadol inhibits norepinephrine reuptake and has serotonergic activity. The combination may cause hypertensive reactions or serotonin toxicity, as with MAO inhibitors and tapentadol.
How serious is the interaction between Ozanimod and Tapentadol?
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 combining where possible and choose an opioid without noradrenergic or serotonergic activity. If used, monitor blood pressure, heart rate and signs of serotonin syndrome.
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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