Fentanyl Transdermal + Carbamazepine Interaction

Majorinteraction on record

Description

CYP3A4 inducer; concomitant use can decrease plasma concentration of fentanyl, resulting in decreased efficacy or withdrawal syndrome. Stopping inducer may increase fentanyl levels causing serious respiratory depression.

Mechanism

CYP3A4 induction

Source: NLP:fentanyl transdermal