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  • remove Depo-Estradiol
    estradiol cypionate
  • remove Nucynta ER
    tapentadol
  • remove Zubsolv
    buprenorphine/ naloxone

multicheck MultiCheck Results - 1 Interaction

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Avoid/Use Alternative

Smiley face Smiley face Nucynta ER (tapentadol) + Zubsolv (buprenorphine/ naloxone)

Avoid/Use Alternative


tapentadol + buprenorphine

use alternative or monitor respiratory rate, BP, withdrawal symptoms, serotonin syndrome symptoms, especially during initiation/titration; decrease dose of one or both drugs, use lowest effective doses and shortest duration of concomitant treatment: combo may increase risk of profound CNS and respiratory depression, psychomotor impairment, severe hypotension (including orthostasis, syncope), serotonin syndrome, severe constipation, paralytic ileus; may decrease tapentadol efficacy, precipitate withdrawal in opioid dependent patients (additive effects; antagonistic effects)

Additional Considerations

Smiley face Smiley face tapentadol in Nucynta ER

consider prescribing an opioid overdose reversal agent, especially with concomitant CNS depressant use

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

avoid combo with beverages or products containing ethanol and tapentadol extended-release (ER) tablets; combo may incr. tapentadol release rate, levels, risk of adverse effects, including life-threatening overdose, decr. duration of efficacy

Smiley face Smiley face buprenorphine in Zubsolv

consider prescribing an opioid overdose reversal agent, especially with concomitant CNS depressant use

Smiley face Smiley face naloxone (abuse deterrent) in Zubsolv

no pharmacologic activity when administered as directed

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