Methadone Hydrochloride + Sertraline Interaction

Majorinteraction on record

Description

SSRI and CYP2D6 inhibitor that increases methadone plasma concentration, resulting in increased opioid effects and risk of fatal overdose.

Mechanism

Inhibition of CYP2D6-mediated methadone N-demethylation

Source: NLP:methadone hydrochloride