Drug interactions
Tapentadol + Triclofos
Severity: Major
Tapentadol and Triclofos: major interaction.
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Summary
Triclofos is a sedative-hypnotic that is converted to trichloroethanol, and with tapentadol it can increase sedation and respiratory depression. The effect is of particular concern in children, older adults and those with respiratory disease.
What this interaction means in plain words
Tapentadol and Triclofos 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.
Why it happens
Additive CNS depression between an opioid and a sedative-hypnotic (trichloroethanol).
What to do
Avoid combining where possible, or use reduced doses with monitoring of sedation level and respiratory rate. Use particular care in children and older patients.
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 Tapentadol with Triclofos?
MediHelp rates the interaction as major. Tapentadol and Triclofos 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. Triclofos is a sedative-hypnotic that is converted to trichloroethanol, and with tapentadol it can increase sedation and respiratory depression. The effect is of particular concern in children, older adults and those with respiratory disease.
How serious is the interaction between Tapentadol and Triclofos?
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, or use reduced doses with monitoring of sedation level and respiratory rate. Use particular care in children and older patients.
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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