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Selected Drugs Clear All

  • remove Nuedexta
    dextromethorphan/ quinidine
  • remove Simpesse
    levonorgestrel/ ethinyl estradiol
  • remove tazarotene topical
    generic
  • remove Vevye
    cyclosporine ophthalmic
  • remove Zanaflex
    tizanidine

multicheck MultiCheck Results - 1 Interaction

Smiley face Smiley face

Avoid/Use Alternative

Smiley face Smiley face Simpesse (levonorgestrel/ ethinyl estradiol) + Zanaflex (tizanidine)

Avoid/Use Alternative


ethinyl estradiol (contraceptive) + tizanidine

use alternative or monitor BP, HR: combo may incr. tizanidine levels, risk of hypotension (including orthostasis, syncope), bradycardia, CNS depression, psychomotor impairment, other adverse effects (hepatic metabolism inhibited)

Additional Considerations

Smiley face Smiley face quinidine (CYP2D6 inhibitor) in Nuedexta

low dose quinidine used as CYP2D6 'booster' has different interaction characteristics vs. antiarrhythmic dose quinidine

Smiley face Smiley face dextromethorphan in Nuedexta

add MAO inhibitor to Interaction Check if recent (14 days) use

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