Cimetidine + Venlafaxine Hcl Er Interaction

Moderateinteraction on record

Description

Inhibits first-pass metabolism of venlafaxine, increasing AUC and Cmax by about 60%. Caution advised in patients with pre-existing hypertension, elderly patients, and those with hepatic dysfunction.

Mechanism

Inhibition of first-pass metabolism

Source: NLP:venlafaxine hydrochloride, extended release