Drug interactions with bupropion hbr oral and methylene blue oral

bupropion hbr oral brand names and other generic formulations include:

Aplenzin Oral

All generic drug interactions for bupropion hbr oral (lists will include brand and generic names):

methylene blue oral brand names and other generic formulations include:

Urolene Blue Oral

All generic drug interactions for methylene blue oral (lists will include brand and generic names):
Serious - Use AlternativePotential for serious interaction; regular monitoring by your doctor required

bupropion hbr oral and methylene blue oral

bupropion hbr oral and methylene blue oral both increase affecting serotonin levels in the blood. Too much serotonin is a potentially life-threatening situation. Severe signs and symptoms include high blood pressure and increased heart rate that lead to shock. Combination may cause severe harmful effects. If methylene blue must be taken, stop taking the serotonergic drug until 24 hours after finishing methylene blue or after 2 weeks of observation for side effects.

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Serious - Use AlternativeAvoid or Use Alternate Drug.

bupropion hbr oral and methylene blue oral

bupropion hbr oral and methylene blue oral both increase serotonin levels. Methylene blue may increase serotonin as a result of MAO-A inhibition. If methylene blue must be administered, discontinue serotonergic drug immediately and monitor for CNS toxicity. Serotonergic therapy may be resumed 24 hours after last methylene blue dose or after 2 weeks of monitoring, whichever comes first.

Clinical Drug Interactions Source: Medscape from WebMD
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Contraindicated

Never use this combination of drugs because of high risk for dangerous interaction

Serious

Potential for serious interaction; regular monitoring by your doctor required or alternate medication may be needed

Significant

Potential for significant interaction (monitoring by your doctor is likely required)

Minor

Interaction is unlikely, minor, or nonsignificant

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