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  • remove Duramorph
    morphine sulfate
  • remove Zubsolv
    buprenorphine/ naloxone

multicheck MultiCheck Results - 1 Interaction

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Avoid/Use Alternative

Smiley face Smiley face Duramorph (morphine sulfate) + Zubsolv (buprenorphine/ naloxone)

Avoid/Use Alternative


morphine + buprenorphine

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

Additional Considerations

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

Smiley face Smiley face morphine in Duramorph

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 some morphine extended-release (ER) capsules; combo may incr. morphine release rate, levels, risk of adverse effects, including life-threatening overdose, decr. duration of efficacy

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