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  • remove eletriptan
    generic
  • remove Nitrostat
    nitroglycerin
  • remove Skelaxin
    metaxalone

multicheck MultiCheck Results - 1 Interaction

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Avoid/Use Alternative

Smiley face Smiley face eletriptan (generic) + Skelaxin (metaxalone)

Avoid/Use Alternative


eletriptan + metaxalone

use alternative or monitor respiratory rate, serotonin syndrome sx, especially during initiation/titration: combo may incr. risk of CNS and respiratory depression, psychomotor impairment, serotonin syndrome (additive effects)

Additional Considerations

Smiley face Smiley face nitroglycerin in Nitrostat

if SL nitroglycerin tab use, caution advised with anticholinergic drugs, tricyclic antidepressants, other drugs that may cause xerostomia; combo may delay vasodilator onset, decr. nitroglycerin peak levels, efficacy; absorption decreased, xerostomia may alter dissolution of SL tab

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