Tranylcypromine Sulfate Interactions

Brand names: Parnate

FDA Black Box Warning

WARNING: SUICIDAL THOUGHTS AND BEHAVIORS and HYPERTENSIVE CRISIS WITH SIGNIFICANT TYRAMINE USE Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors Antidepressants increased the risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors in pediatric and young adult patients in short-term studies. Closely monitor all antidepressant-treated patients for clinical worsening, and for emergence of suicidal thoughts and behaviors [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ]. PARNATE is not approved for use in pediatric patients [ see Use in Specific Populations (8.4) ]. Hypertensive Crisis with Significant Tyramine Use Excessive consumption of foods or beverages with significant tyramine content or the use of certain drugs with PARNATE or after PARNATE discontinuation can precipitate hypertensive crisis. Monitor blood pressure and allow for medication-free intervals between administration of PARNATE and interacting drugs. Instruct patients to avoid ingestion of foods and beverages with high tyramine content [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) and Drug Interactions ( 7.1 , 7.2 )]. WARNING: SUICIDAL THOUGHTS AND BEHAVIORS AND HYPERTENSIVE CRISIS WITH SIGNIFICANT TYRAMINE USE See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning. Increased risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior in pediatric and young adult patients taking antidepressants. Closely monitor all antidepressant-treated patients for clinical worsening and emergence of suicidal thoughts and behaviors. PARNATE is not approved for use in pediatric patients. ( 5.1 , 8.4 ) Excessive consumption of foods or beverages with significant tyramine content or certain drugs can precipitate hypertensive crisis. Monitor blood pressure, allow for medication free intervals, and advise patients to avoid foods and beverages with high tyramine content. ( 5.2 , 7.1 , 7.2 ) MEDICATION GUIDE PARNATE® (PAR-nate) (tranylcypromine) Tablets What is the most important information I should know about PARNATE? PARNATE can cause serious side effects including: Increase in suicidal th

1 interaction on record

e [See Warnings and Precautions (5.5)] ; f [See Warnings and Precautions (5.14)] ; g [See Overdosage (10.1)] Table 4: Clinically Significant Drug Interactions with Individual Products* Product Clinical Comment on Concomitant Use a Predominant Effect/Risk [Hypertensive Reaction (HR) b or Serotonin Syndrome (SS) c ] Altretamine Use with caution d Orthostatic hypotension e Buspirone Contraindicated a HR Carbamazepine Contraindicated a SS Chlorpromazine Use with caution d Hypotensive effects e Cyclobenzaprine Contraindicated a SS Dextromethorphan Contraindicated a SS; Psychosis, bizarre behavior Dopamine Contraindicated a HR Droperidol Use with caution d QT interval prolongation Entacapone Use with caution d HR Fentanyl Use with caution d SS Hydroxytryptophan Contraindicated a SS Levodopa Contraindicated a HR Lithium Use with caution d SS Meperidine Contraindicated a SS Methadone Use with caution d SS Methyldopa Contraindicated a HR Metoclopramide Use with caution d HR/SS Mirtazapine Contraindicated a SS Oxcarbazepine Use with caution d because of close structural relationship with tricyclic antidepressants SS Rasagiline Contraindicated a HR Reserpine Contraindicated a HR S-adenosyl-L-methionine (SAM-e) Contraindicated a SS Tapentadol Contraindicated a HR/SS Tetrabenazine Contraindicated a HR Tolcapone Use with caution d HR Tramadol Use with caution d SS; Increased seizure risk Tryptophan Contraindicated a SS * Some drugs in this table may also belong to groups listed in Table 3 above, and may be associated with additional interactions.

Source: FDA drug label - tranylcypromine sulfate