Venlafaxine Hydrochloride + Cimetidine Interaction

Moderateinteraction on record

Description

Cimetidine reduces venlafaxine oral clearance by 43% and increases AUC and Cmax by 60%. Caution advised in patients with hypertension, elderly patients, or those with hepatic dysfunction.

Mechanism

Inhibition of first-pass metabolism of venlafaxine

Source: NLP:venlafaxine hydrochloride