Ergoloid Mesylates (ergoloid mesylates)
Cerebral Vasodilators Oral Tablet
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Overview
USES: This medication is used to treat mild problems with mood, memory, concentration, or behavior in older adults. It is believed to increase blood flow to the brain. It is a combination of 3 ergot alkaloids.
Generic name: ergoloid mesylates
Pronunciation: (ER-goe-loyd MES-i-lates)
Drug class: Cerebral Vasodilators
Therapeutic class: Cognitive Disorder Therapy
Reference product & biosimilars
No reference, biosimilar or interchangeable associated with this drug.
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Indications
The following indications are listed for Ergoloid Mesylates:
- Dementia
Dosing
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| Drug label | Dosing type | Instructions |
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| Ergoloid Mesylates 1 Mg Tab | Maintenance | Take 1 tablet (1 mg) by oral route 3 times per day. |
| Drug label | Dosing type | Instructions |
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| Ergoloid Mesylates 1 Mg Tab | Maintenance | Take 1 tablet (1 mg) by oral route 3 times per day. |
Drug interactions
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Contraindicated Drug Combination: This drug combination is contraindicated and generally should not be dispensed or administered to the same patient.
Ergot Alkaloids/5-Ht1d Agonists
SEVERITY LEVEL: 1-Contraindicated Drug Combination: This drug combination is contraindicated and generally should not be dispensed or administered to the same patient.
MECHANISM OF ACTION: The 5-HT1D agonists and ergot alkaloids can produce vasospastic reactions.
CLINICAL EFFECTS: Concurrent therapy may produce additive vasospastic effects.
PREDISPOSING FACTORS: None determined.
PATIENT MANAGEMENT: The US manufacturer states that sumatriptan should not be used within 24 hours of an ergotamine-containing or ergotamine-like medication (such as dihydroergotamine or methysergide).(1,2) The Australian(3) and UK(4,5) manufacturers state that 24 hours should elapse before sumatriptan is administered following an ergotamine-containing preparation and 6 hours should elapse before an ergotamine-containing preparation is administered following sumatriptan. The US manufacturer states that zolmitriptan should not be used within 24 hours of an ergotamine-containing or ergotamine-like medication.(6) The UK manufacturer states that zolmitriptan should not be used within 6 hours of an ergotamine-containing or ergotamine-like medication.(7) The The Australian manufacturer states that 24 hours should elapse before zolmitriptan is administered following an ergotamine-containing preparation and 6 hours should elapse before an ergotamine-containing medication is administered following zolmitriptan.(8) The US manufacturer states that the use of rizatriptan within 24 hours of an ergotamine-containing or ergot-type medication is contraindicated.(9) The US manufacturer states that the use of naratriptan within 24 hours of an ergotamine-containing or ergot-type medication is contraindicated.(10) The Australian manufacturer states that concurrent use of naratriptan and ergotamine or ergotamine derivatives is not recommended.(11) The US manufacturer states that the use of eletriptan within 24 hours of an ergotamine-containing or ergot-type medication is contraindicated.(12) The UK manufacturer states that the use of eletriptan within 24 hours of an ergotamine-containing or ergot-type medication is not recommended.(13)
DISCUSSION: Because of the theoretical risk of additive vasospastic effects, the US manufacturer states that the use of sumatriptan within 24 hours of an ergotamine-containing or ergotamine-like medication is contraindicated.(1,2) The Australian(3) and UK(4,5) manufacturer states that 24 hours should elapse before sumatriptan is administered following an ergotamine-containing preparation and 6 hours should elapse before an ergotamine-containing medication is administered following sumatriptan. Although the pharmacokinetics of zolmitriptan were not affected by ergotamine, the UK manufacturer of zolmitriptan recommends that 6 hours should elapse between the administration of zolmitriptan and an ergotamine preparation.(7) The US manufacturer of zolmitriptan states under contraindications that zolmitriptan should not be used within 24 hours of an ergotamine-containing or ergot-type medication.(6) The Australian manufacturer states that 24 hours should elapse before zolmitriptan is administered following an ergotamine-containing preparation and 6 hours should elapse before an ergotamine-containing medication is administered following zolmitriptan.(8) Because of the additive risk of prolonged vasospastic reactions, the manufacturers of rizatriptan(9) and naratriptan(10) in the US state that the use of ergotamine-containing or ergot-type medications and these agents is contraindicated. The Australian manufacturer states that concurrent use of naratriptan and ergotamine or ergotamine derivatives is not recommended.(11) Administration of oral ergotamine one and two hours after eletriptan resulted in additive increases in blood pressure.(13)
Ergot Alkaloids/Boceprevir; Telaprevir
SEVERITY LEVEL: 1-Contraindicated Drug Combination: This drug combination is contraindicated and generally should not be dispensed or administered to the same patient.
MECHANISM OF ACTION: Boceprevir(1) and telaprevir(2) may inhibit the metabolism of ergot alkaloids by CYP3A4.
CLINICAL EFFECTS: Concurrent use of boceprevir(1) or telaprevir(2) may result in elevated levels of and effects from ergot alkaloids, including peripheral vasospasm and ischemia.
PREDISPOSING FACTORS: None determined.
PATIENT MANAGEMENT: The US manufacturers of boceprevir(1) and telaprevir(2) state that concurrent use of ergot alkaloids, including dihydroergotamine, ergonovine, ergotamine, and methylergonovine, is contraindicated.
DISCUSSION: Boceprevir has been shown to be a strong inhibitor of CYP3A4.(1) Telaprevir has also been shown to inhibit CYP3A4.(2) Therefore, concurrent use of boceprevir(1) or telaprevir(2) with agents that are highly dependent on CYP3A4 for clearance and for which elevated plasma levels are associated with serious and/or life-threatening events is contraindicated.
Ergot Alkaloids/Delavirdine
SEVERITY LEVEL: 1-Contraindicated Drug Combination: This drug combination is contraindicated and generally should not be dispensed or administered to the same patient.
MECHANISM OF ACTION: Delavirdine may inhibit the metabolism of the ergot alkaloids by CYP3A4.(1,2)
CLINICAL EFFECTS: Concurrent administration with delavirdine may result in increased levels, clinical effects, and possible toxicity of the ergot alkaloids.(1,2)
PREDISPOSING FACTORS: None determined.
PATIENT MANAGEMENT: The manufacturer of delavirdine states that the concurrent use of ergot alkaloids is contraindicated.(1) The US manufacturer of methylergonovine states that methylergonovine should not be administered with potent CYP3A4 inhibitors such as delavirdine.(2)
DISCUSSION: Delavirdine has been shown to inhibit CYP3A4. Concurrent use of delavirdine with agents that are highly dependent on CYP3A4 for clearance and for which elevated plasma concentrations are associated with serious and/or life-threatening events, such as the ergot alkaloids, is contraindicated.(1)
Ergot Alkaloids/Itraconazole; Ketoconazole
SEVERITY LEVEL: 1-Contraindicated Drug Combination: This drug combination is contraindicated and generally should not be dispensed or administered to the same patient.
MECHANISM OF ACTION: Itraconazole(1,2) and ketoconazole(3-5) may inhibit the metabolism of ergot alkaloids by CYP3A4.
CLINICAL EFFECTS: Concurrent use may result in increased levels of ergot alkaloids, which may result in clinical signs of ergotism, including vasospasm, dysesthesia, renal ischemia, and peripheral ischemia.
PREDISPOSING FACTORS: None determined.
PATIENT MANAGEMENT: The manufacturers of itraconazole(1) and ketoconazole(5) state that concurrent administration with ergot alkaloids metabolized by CYP3A4 is contraindicated. The US manufacturer of itraconazole also states that concurrent administration of ergot alkaloids is contraindicated during and two weeks after itraconazole treatment.(1) The manufacturers of dihydroergotamine(3) and ergotamine(4) state that the concurrent use of these agents with strong inhibitors of CYP3A4 such as itraconazole, ketoconazole, or levoketoconazole is contraindicated. The US manufacturer of methylergonovine states that methylergonovine should not be administered with potent CYP3A4 inhibitors such as itraconazole, ketoconazole, or levoketoconazole.(2)
DISCUSSION: Coadministration of dihydroergotamine(3) and ergotamine(4) with potent inhibitors of CYP3A4 such as clarithromycin, erythromycin, indinavir, nelfinavir, ritonavir, and troleandomycin has resulted in ergotism, characterized by vasospasm and ischemia of the extremities. One or more of the drug pairs linked to this monograph have been included in a list of interactions that should be considered "high-priority" for inclusion and should not be inactivated in EHR systems. This DDI subset was vetted by an expert panel commissioned by the U.S. Office of the National Coordinator (ONC) for Health Information Technology.
Ergot Alkaloids/Letermovir
SEVERITY LEVEL: 1-Contraindicated Drug Combination: This drug combination is contraindicated and generally should not be dispensed or administered to the same patient.
MECHANISM OF ACTION: Letermovir, a moderate inhibitor of CYP3A4, may inhibit the hepatic metabolism of ergot alkaloids.(1)
CLINICAL EFFECTS: Concurrent use may result in increased levels of the ergot alkaloid, which may result in clinical signs of ergotism, including vasospasm, dysesthesia, renal ischemia, and peripheral ischemia.
PREDISPOSING FACTORS: None determined.
PATIENT MANAGEMENT: The concurrent use of ergotamine derivatives and letermovir is contraindicated.(1) It would be prudent to avoid the concurrent use of all ergot alkaloids and letermovir. Patients receiving concurrent therapy should be monitored for clinical signs of ergotism. One or both agents may need to be discontinued. Patients should be treated symptomatically for ergotism.
DISCUSSION: Letermovir is a moderate inhibitor of CYP3A4. In a study, concurrent administration of letermovir (240 mg once daily) increased the area-under-the curve (AUC), and C24hr of midazolam (1 mg single dose intravenous, a CYP3A4 substrate) by 1.47-fold and 2.74-fold.(1)
Ergot Alkaloids/Posaconazole; Voriconazole
SEVERITY LEVEL: 1-Contraindicated Drug Combination: This drug combination is contraindicated and generally should not be dispensed or administered to the same patient.
MECHANISM OF ACTION: Posaconazole(1,2) and voriconazole(3,4) may inhibit the metabolism of the ergot alkaloids by CYP3A4.
CLINICAL EFFECTS: The concurrent use of posaconazole(1,2) or voriconazole (3,4) and ergot alkaloids may result in elevated levels of the ergot alkaloids and ergotism.
PREDISPOSING FACTORS: None determined.
PATIENT MANAGEMENT: The UK(1) and US(2) manufacturers of posaconazole state that the concurrent use of ergot alkaloids is contraindicated. The manufacturer of voriconazole states that the concurrent use of voriconazole and ergot alkaloids is contraindicated.(3) The US manufacturer of methylergonovine states that methylergonovine should not be administered with potent CYP3A4 inhibitors such as voriconazole.(4)
DISCUSSION: Posaconazole has been shown to inhibit the CYP3A4 mediated metabolism of midazolam by 83%.(1) Voriconazole (400 mg every 12 hours for one day, then 200 mg every 12 hours for 8 days) increased the maximum concentration (Cmax) and area-under-curve (AUC) of a single dose of sirolimus (2 mg) by 7-fold and 11-fold, respectively. Ergot alkaloids are metabolized by the same isoenzyme system.(3) One or more of the drug pairs linked to this monograph have been included in a list of interactions that should be considered "high-priority" for inclusion and should not be inactivated in EHR systems. This DDI subset was vetted by an expert panel commissioned by the U.S. Office of the National Coordinator (ONC) for Health Information Technology.
Ergot Alkaloids/Protease Inhibitors
SEVERITY LEVEL: 1-Contraindicated Drug Combination: This drug combination is contraindicated and generally should not be dispensed or administered to the same patient.
MECHANISM OF ACTION: The protease inhibitors may inhibit the metabolism of the ergot alkaloids by CYP3A4, including dihydroergotamine, ergotamine, ergonovine, and methylergonovine. (1-13)
CLINICAL EFFECTS: The concurrent administration of a protease inhibitor with an ergot alkaloid may result in elevated levels, clinical effects, and adverse effects of the ergot alkaloids.(1-13) Signs of ergotism may include peripheral vasospasm and ischemia.
PREDISPOSING FACTORS: None determined.
PATIENT MANAGEMENT: The concurrent administration of ergot alkaloids with amprenavir,(1) atazanavir,(2,3) darunavir,(4) fosamprenavir,(5) indinavir, (6) the combination of lopinavir and ritonavir,(7) nelfinavir,(8) nirmatrelvir coadministered with ritonavir,(25) ritonavir, (12) saquinavir,(9,10) and tipranavir coadministered with ritonavir(11) is contraindicated. The US manufacturer of methylergonovine states that methylergonovine should not be administered with potent CYP3A4 inhibitors such as protease inhibitors.(13) Protease inhibitors linked include: amprenavir, atazanavir, ensitrelvir, darunavir, fosamprenavir, indinavir, lopinavir, nelfinavir, nirmatrelvir, ritonavir, saquinavir, and tipranavir.
DISCUSSION: There have been several case reports of ergotism developing in patients receiving concurrent ergotamine derivatives with indinavir,(14) nelfinavir,(15) or ritonavir.(16-23) One or more of the drug pairs linked to this monograph have been included in a list of interactions that should be considered "high-priority" for inclusion and should not be inactivated in EHR systems. This DDI subset was vetted by an expert panel commissioned by the U.S. Office of the National Coordinator (ONC) for Health Information Technology.
Ergot Alkaloids/Selected Macrolide Antibiotics
SEVERITY LEVEL: 1-Contraindicated Drug Combination: This drug combination is contraindicated and generally should not be dispensed or administered to the same patient.
MECHANISM OF ACTION: The macrolides may inhibit the hepatic metabolism of ergot alkaloids by inhibition of CYP3A4.(1)
CLINICAL EFFECTS: Concurrent use may result in increased levels of ergot alkaloids, which may result in clinical signs of ergotism, including vasospasm, dysesthesia, renal ischemia, and peripheral ischemia.
PREDISPOSING FACTORS: None determined.
PATIENT MANAGEMENT: The manufacturer of ergotamine(2) and dihydroergotamine (3) state that the concurrent use of these agents with clarithromycin, erythromycin, or troleandomycin is contraindicated. The US manufacturer of methylergonovine states that methylergonovine should not be administered with potent CYP3A4 inhibitors such as the macrolide antibiotics clarithromycin, erythromycin, and troleandomycin.(4) The US manufacturer of clarithromycin states that concurrent administration of ergotamine or dihydroergotamine is contraindicated.(5) It would be prudent to avoid the concurrent use of all ergot alkaloids and macrolide antibiotics that inhibit CYP3A4. Patients receiving concurrent therapy with macrolides and ergot alkaloids should be monitored for clinical signs of ergotism. One or both agents may need to be discontinued. Patients should be treated symptomatically for ergotism.
DISCUSSION: Three case reports have documented clinical signs of ergotism following concomitant therapy with erythromycin and ergotamine. Symptoms included vasospasm, dysesthesia, renal ischemia, and peripheral ischemia. Symptoms occurred within one to seven days of concurrent therapy and with small doses of ergotamine.(6-8) Five case reports have documented peripheral vasospasm following the concurrent administration of ergotamine and troleandomycin. Ergotamine dosages ranged from single dose to long term therapy.(9-12) A similar interaction was reported for ergotamine and troleandomycin(13) and ergotamine and clarithromycin.(14) Other case reports document similar interactions between dihydroergotamine and erythromycin(15-19), troleandomycin(16-19), and ponsinomycin(20). One or more of the drug pairs linked to this monograph have been included in a list of interactions that should be considered "high-priority" for inclusion and should not be inactivated in EHR systems. This DDI subset was vetted by an expert panel commissioned by the U.S. Office of the National Coordinator (ONC) for Health Information Technology.
Ergot Alkaloids/Selected Strong Cyp3a4 Inhibitors
SEVERITY LEVEL: 1-Contraindicated Drug Combination: This drug combination is contraindicated and generally should not be dispensed or administered to the same patient.
MECHANISM OF ACTION: Strong inhibitors of CYP3A4 may inhibit the hepatic metabolism of ergot alkaloids.(1-4)
CLINICAL EFFECTS: Concurrent use may result in increased levels of ergot alkaloids, which may result in clinical signs of ergotism, including vasospasm, dysesthesia, renal ischemia, and peripheral ischemia.
PREDISPOSING FACTORS: None determined.
PATIENT MANAGEMENT: The concurrent use of dihydroergotamine,(1,2) ergotamine,(2,3) or methylergonovine(2,4) and strong inhibitors of CYP3A4 is contraindicated. It would be prudent to avoid the concurrent use of all ergot alkaloids and strong inhibitors of CYP3A4. Patients receiving concurrent therapy should be monitored for clinical signs of ergotism. One or both agents may need to be discontinued. Patients should be treated symptomatically for ergotism.
DISCUSSION: Case reports have documented clinical signs of ergotism following concomitant therapy with various ergot alkaloids and strong inhibitors of CYP3A4 such as clarithromycin, erythromycin, indinavir, nelfinavir, ritonavir, and troleandomycin. Selected strong CYP3A4 inhibitors linked include: adagrasib, ceritinib, cobicistat, grapefruit, idelalisib, josamycin, levoketoconazole, lonafarnib, mibefradil, nefazodone, relacorilant, ribociclib, and tucatinib.
Ergot Alkaloids/Telithromycin
SEVERITY LEVEL: 1-Contraindicated Drug Combination: This drug combination is contraindicated and generally should not be dispensed or administered to the same patient.
MECHANISM OF ACTION: Telithromycin may inhibit the metabolism of the ergot alkaloids at CYP3A4.(1,2)
CLINICAL EFFECTS: Concurrent use of telithromycin and an ergot alkaloid may result in ergotism (severe vasoconstriction) with possible necrosis of the extremities.(1,2)
PREDISPOSING FACTORS: None determined.
PATIENT MANAGEMENT: The UK manufacturer of telithromycin states that the concurrent use of telithromycin and ergot alkaloids is contraindicated.(1) The US manufacturer of telithromycin states that concurrent use is not recommended.(2)
DISCUSSION: Concurrent administration of macrolides such as erythromycin and josamycin with ergot alkaloids has resulted in severe vasoconstriction and necrosis of the extremities. Telithromycin is a potent inhibitor of CYP3A4.(1,2) One or more of the drug pairs linked to this monograph have been included in a list of interactions that should be considered "high-priority" for inclusion and should not be inactivated in EHR systems. This DDI subset was vetted by an expert panel commissioned by the U.S. Office of the National Coordinator (ONC) for Health Information Technology.(3)
Serotonergic Agents/Sibutramine
SEVERITY LEVEL: 1-Contraindicated Drug Combination: This drug combination is contraindicated and generally should not be dispensed or administered to the same patient.
MECHANISM OF ACTION: Concurrent administration may result in additive effects on serotonin, resulting in serotonin syndrome.
CLINICAL EFFECTS: Concurrent use of sibutramine and agents which effect serotonin may result in serotonin syndrome, a serious and potentially fatal reaction. Symptoms of serotonin syndrome may include tremor, agitation, diaphoresis, hyperreflexia, clonus, tachycardia, hyperthermia, and muscle rigidity. (1-5)
PREDISPOSING FACTORS: None determined.
PATIENT MANAGEMENT: Sibutramine has been removed from the market by the European Medicines Agency and by regulatory agencies in a number of countries including Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, India, Thailand, United Kingdom and the United States. The Canadian manufacturer of sibutramine formerly stated that concurrent use with antidepressants or serotonergic agents is contraindicated. At least 14 days should elapse between discontinuation of these agents and initiation of sibutramine. Five weeks is required following the discontinuation of fluoxetine.(1) The Australian(2) and UK(3) manufacturers of sibutramine stated that sibutramine is contraindicated within 2 weeks of antidepressant use and should not be used with other serotonergic agents. The US manufacturer of sibutramine stated that in general, sibutramine should not be administered with other serotonergic agents such as the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, sumatriptan or dihydroergotamine. However, if concurrent administration is clinically indicated, the patient should be appropriately observed.(4) If concurrent therapy is warranted, patients should be monitored for signs and symptoms of serotonin syndrome. Instruct patients to report muscle twitching, tremors, shivering and stiffness, fever, heavy sweating, heart palpitations, restlessness, confusion, agitation, trouble with coordination, or severe diarrhea. Patients in whom serotonin syndrome is suspected should receive immediate medical attention.
DISCUSSION: Sibutramine has been removed from the market by the European Medicines Agency and by regulatory agencies in a number of countries including Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, India, Thailand, United Kingdom and the United States. Sibutramine inhibits serotonin reuptake and serotonin syndrome has been reported during concomitant use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and other selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, sumatriptan, and dihydroergotamine(1-4)
Severe Interaction: Action is required to reduce the risk of severe adverse interaction.
Ergot Alkaloids/Moderate Cyp3a4 Inhibitors
SEVERITY LEVEL: 2-Severe Interaction: Action is required to reduce the risk of severe adverse interaction.
MECHANISM OF ACTION: Moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors may inhibit the metabolism of ergot alkaloids.
CLINICAL EFFECTS: Concurrent use of a moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor may result in increased levels of the ergot alkaloid, which may result in clinical signs of ergotism, including vasospasm, dysesthesia, renal ischemia, and peripheral ischemia.
PREDISPOSING FACTORS: Patients receiving the maximum recommended (or higher than recommended) dosages of ergot alkaloids may be at a higher risk of adverse effects from this combination.
PATIENT MANAGEMENT: When possible, avoid the concurrent use of moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors in patients taking ergot alkaloids. If concurrent use is warranted, consider reducing the dose of the ergot alkaloid during concurrent therapy. Patients receiving concurrent therapy should be monitored for and instructed to report any signs of ergotism.
DISCUSSION: Coadministration of dihydroergotamine and ergotamine with potent inhibitors of CYP3A4 such as clarithromycin, erythromycin, indinavir, nelfinavir, ritonavir, and troleandomycin has resulted in ergotism, characterized by vasospasm and ischemia of the extremities. Inhibition of ergot alkaloid metabolism by moderate inhibitors would also be expected, but to a lesser degree. Moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors linked to this monograph are aprepitant, avacopan, berotralstat, clofazimine, conivaptan, crizotinib, diltiazem, dronedarone, duvelisib, fedratinib, fluconazole, fluvoxamine, fosnetupitant, imatinib, isavuconazonium, lenacapavir, netupitant, nilotinib, nirogacestat, rilzabrutinib, schisandra, tofisopam, treosulfan and verapamil.
Ergot Alkaloids/Nitrates
SEVERITY LEVEL: 2-Severe Interaction: Action is required to reduce the risk of severe adverse interaction.
MECHANISM OF ACTION: Decreased first-pass metabolism of ergot alkaloids. Ergot alkaloids may precipitate angina pectoris.
CLINICAL EFFECTS: Increased standing systolic blood pressure and angina attacks may occur.
PREDISPOSING FACTORS: None determined.
PATIENT MANAGEMENT: Avoid administration of ergot alkaloids to patients receiving nitroglycerin for angina. When it is necessary to give this combination, monitor the patient for increased effects of the ergot alkaloid. Reduce the dose of ergot alkaloid as necessary.
DISCUSSION: Dihydroergotamine has been reported to precipitate angina pectoris. Nitroglycerin administration to patients receiving dihydroergotamine increased the plasma dihydroergotamine level and area under the plasma concentration-time curve. An increase in the mean standing systolic blood pressure was measured.
Ergot Alkaloids/Stiripentol
SEVERITY LEVEL: 2-Severe Interaction: Action is required to reduce the risk of severe adverse interaction.
MECHANISM OF ACTION: Stiripentol may inhibit the metabolism of ergot alkaloids by CYP3A4.(1)
CLINICAL EFFECTS: Concurrent use of stiripentol may result in elevated levels of ergot alkaloids, which may result in ergotism with the possibility of necrosis of the extremities.(1)
PREDISPOSING FACTORS: None determined.
PATIENT MANAGEMENT: The UK manufacturer of stiripentol states that concurrent use of ergot alkaloids should be avoided unless strictly necessary.(1)
DISCUSSION: Stiripentol has been shown to inhibit CYP3A4. In a pediatric study, concurrent administration of stiripentol and clobazam (a CYP3A4 substrate) increased clobazam plasma levels by approximately 2- to 3-fold.(1)
Ergot Alkaloids/Sympathomimetics
SEVERITY LEVEL: 2-Severe Interaction: Action is required to reduce the risk of severe adverse interaction.
MECHANISM OF ACTION: Concurrent use of ergot alkaloids and sympathomimetics may result in additive or synergistic effect on peripheral blood vessels.
CLINICAL EFFECTS: Concurrent use of ergot alkaloids and sympathomimetics may result in increased blood pressure due to peripheral vasoconstriction.
PREDISPOSING FACTORS: None determined.
PATIENT MANAGEMENT: When possible, avoid the concurrent use of ergot alkaloids and sympathomimetics. If concurrent use is warranted, monitor blood pressure and for signs of vasoconstriction. Decreasing the dose of one or both drugs may be necessary.
DISCUSSION: There have been reports of severe vasoconstriction resulting in gangrene in patients receiving intravenous ergonovine with dopamine or norepinephrine.
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Contraindications
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There are no severe contraindications for this drug.
- Bradycardia
- Disease of liver
- Hypotension
Adverse reactions
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Rare or Very Rare
- Bradycardia
- Orthostatic hypotension
- Skin rash
There are no less severe adverse reactions for this drug.
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ICD codes
| Code | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Dementia | ||
| F01 | ICD10CM | Vascular dementia |
| F01.5 | ICD10CM | Vascular dementia, unspecified severity |
| F01.50 | ICD10CM | Vascular dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety |
| F01.51 | ICD10CM | Vascular dementia, unspecified severity, with behavioral disturbance |
| F01.511 | ICD10CM | Vascular dementia, unspecified severity, with agitation |
| F01.518 | ICD10CM | Vascular dementia, unspecified severity, with other behavioral disturbance |
| F01.52 | ICD10CM | Vascular dementia, unspecified severity, with psychotic disturbance |
| F01.53 | ICD10CM | Vascular dementia, unspecified severity, with mood disturbance |
| F01.54 | ICD10CM | Vascular dementia, unspecified severity, with anxiety |
| F01.A | ICD10CM | Vascular dementia, mild |
| F01.A0 | ICD10CM | Vascular dementia, mild, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety |
| F01.A1 | ICD10CM | Vascular dementia, mild, with behavioral disturbance |
| F01.A11 | ICD10CM | Vascular dementia, mild, with agitation |
| F01.A18 | ICD10CM | Vascular dementia, mild, with other behavioral disturbance |
| F01.A2 | ICD10CM | Vascular dementia, mild, with psychotic disturbance |
| F01.A3 | ICD10CM | Vascular dementia, mild, with mood disturbance |
| F01.A4 | ICD10CM | Vascular dementia, mild, with anxiety |
| F01.B | ICD10CM | Vascular dementia, moderate |
| F01.B0 | ICD10CM | Vascular dementia, moderate, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety |
| F01.B1 | ICD10CM | Vascular dementia, moderate, with behavioral disturbance |
| F01.B11 | ICD10CM | Vascular dementia, moderate, with agitation |
| F01.B18 | ICD10CM | Vascular dementia, moderate, with other behavioral disturbance |
| F01.B2 | ICD10CM | Vascular dementia, moderate, with psychotic disturbance |
| F01.B3 | ICD10CM | Vascular dementia, moderate, with mood disturbance |
| F01.B4 | ICD10CM | Vascular dementia, moderate, with anxiety |
| F01.C | ICD10CM | Vascular dementia, severe |
| F01.C0 | ICD10CM | Vascular dementia, severe, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety |
| F01.C1 | ICD10CM | Vascular dementia, severe, with behavioral disturbance |
| F01.C11 | ICD10CM | Vascular dementia, severe, with agitation |
| F01.C18 | ICD10CM | Vascular dementia, severe, with other behavioral disturbance |
| F01.C2 | ICD10CM | Vascular dementia, severe, with psychotic disturbance |
| F01.C3 | ICD10CM | Vascular dementia, severe, with mood disturbance |
| F01.C4 | ICD10CM | Vascular dementia, severe, with anxiety |
| F02 | ICD10CM | Dementia in other diseases classified elsewhere |
| F02.8 | ICD10CM | Dementia in other diseases classified elsewhere, unspecified severity |
| F02.80 | ICD10CM | Dementia in other diseases classified elsewhere, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety |
| F02.81 | ICD10CM | Dementia in other diseases classified elsewhere, unspecified severity, with behavioral disturbance |
| F02.811 | ICD10CM | Dementia in other diseases classified elsewhere, unspecified severity, with agitation |
| F02.818 | ICD10CM | Dementia in other diseases classified elsewhere, unspecified severity, with other behavioral disturbance |
| F02.82 | ICD10CM | Dementia in other diseases classified elsewhere, unspecified severity, with psychotic disturbance |
| F02.83 | ICD10CM | Dementia in other diseases classified elsewhere, unspecified severity, with mood disturbance |
| F02.84 | ICD10CM | Dementia in other diseases classified elsewhere, unspecified severity, with anxiety |
| F02.A | ICD10CM | Dementia in other diseases classified elsewhere, mild |
| F02.A0 | ICD10CM | Dementia in other diseases classified elsewhere, mild, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety |
| F02.A1 | ICD10CM | Dementia in other diseases classified elsewhere, mild, with behavioral disturbance |
| F02.A11 | ICD10CM | Dementia in other diseases classified elsewhere, mild, with agitation |
| F02.A18 | ICD10CM | Dementia in other diseases classified elsewhere, mild, with other behavioral disturbance |
| F02.A2 | ICD10CM | Dementia in other diseases classified elsewhere, mild, with psychotic disturbance |
| F02.A3 | ICD10CM | Dementia in other diseases classified elsewhere, mild, with mood disturbance |
| F02.A4 | ICD10CM | Dementia in other diseases classified elsewhere, mild, with anxiety |
| F02.B | ICD10CM | Dementia in other diseases classified elsewhere, moderate |
| F02.B0 | ICD10CM | Dementia in other diseases classified elsewhere, moderate, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety |
| F02.B1 | ICD10CM | Dementia in other diseases classified elsewhere, moderate, with behavioral disturbance |
| F02.B11 | ICD10CM | Dementia in other diseases classified elsewhere, moderate, with agitation |
| F02.B18 | ICD10CM | Dementia in other diseases classified elsewhere, moderate, with other behavioral disturbance |
| F02.B2 | ICD10CM | Dementia in other diseases classified elsewhere, moderate, with psychotic disturbance |
| F02.B3 | ICD10CM | Dementia in other diseases classified elsewhere, moderate, with mood disturbance |
| F02.B4 | ICD10CM | Dementia in other diseases classified elsewhere, moderate, with anxiety |
| F02.C | ICD10CM | Dementia in other diseases classified elsewhere, severe |
| F02.C0 | ICD10CM | Dementia in other diseases classified elsewhere, severe, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety |
| F02.C1 | ICD10CM | Dementia in other diseases classified elsewhere, severe, with behavioral disturbance |
| F02.C11 | ICD10CM | Dementia in other diseases classified elsewhere, severe, with agitation |
| F02.C18 | ICD10CM | Dementia in other diseases classified elsewhere, severe, with other behavioral disturbance |
| F02.C2 | ICD10CM | Dementia in other diseases classified elsewhere, severe, with psychotic disturbance |
| F02.C3 | ICD10CM | Dementia in other diseases classified elsewhere, severe, with mood disturbance |
| F02.C4 | ICD10CM | Dementia in other diseases classified elsewhere, severe, with anxiety |
| F03 | ICD10CM | Unspecified dementia |
| F03.9 | ICD10CM | Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity |
| F03.90 | ICD10CM | Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety |
| F03.91 | ICD10CM | Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, with behavioral disturbance |
| F03.911 | ICD10CM | Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, with agitation |
| F03.918 | ICD10CM | Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, with other behavioral disturbance |
| F03.92 | ICD10CM | Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, with psychotic disturbance |
| F03.93 | ICD10CM | Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, with mood disturbance |
| F03.94 | ICD10CM | Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, with anxiety |
| F03.A | ICD10CM | Unspecified dementia, mild |
| F03.A0 | ICD10CM | Unspecified dementia, mild, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety |
| F03.A1 | ICD10CM | Unspecified dementia, mild, with behavioral disturbance |
| F03.A11 | ICD10CM | Unspecified dementia, mild, with agitation |
| F03.A18 | ICD10CM | Unspecified dementia, mild, with other behavioral disturbance |
| F03.A2 | ICD10CM | Unspecified dementia, mild, with psychotic disturbance |
| F03.A3 | ICD10CM | Unspecified dementia, mild, with mood disturbance |
| F03.A4 | ICD10CM | Unspecified dementia, mild, with anxiety |
| F03.B | ICD10CM | Unspecified dementia, moderate |
| F03.B0 | ICD10CM | Unspecified dementia, moderate, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety |
| F03.B1 | ICD10CM | Unspecified dementia, moderate, with behavioral disturbance |
| F03.B11 | ICD10CM | Unspecified dementia, moderate, with agitation |
| F03.B18 | ICD10CM | Unspecified dementia, moderate, with other behavioral disturbance |
| F03.B2 | ICD10CM | Unspecified dementia, moderate, with psychotic disturbance |
| F03.B3 | ICD10CM | Unspecified dementia, moderate, with mood disturbance |
| F03.B4 | ICD10CM | Unspecified dementia, moderate, with anxiety |
| F03.C | ICD10CM | Unspecified dementia, severe |
| F03.C0 | ICD10CM | Unspecified dementia, severe, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety |
| F03.C1 | ICD10CM | Unspecified dementia, severe, with behavioral disturbance |
| F03.C11 | ICD10CM | Unspecified dementia, severe, with agitation |
| F03.C18 | ICD10CM | Unspecified dementia, severe, with other behavioral disturbance |
| F03.C2 | ICD10CM | Unspecified dementia, severe, with psychotic disturbance |
| F03.C3 | ICD10CM | Unspecified dementia, severe, with mood disturbance |
| F03.C4 | ICD10CM | Unspecified dementia, severe, with anxiety |
| G30 | ICD10CM | Alzheimer's disease |
| G30.0 | ICD10CM | Alzheimer's disease with early onset |
| G30.1 | ICD10CM | Alzheimer's disease with late onset |
| G30.8 | ICD10CM | Other alzheimer's disease |
| G30.9 | ICD10CM | Alzheimer's disease, unspecified |
| G31.0 | ICD10CM | Frontotemporal dementia |
| G31.01 | ICD10CM | Pick's disease |
| G31.09 | ICD10CM | Other frontotemporal neurocognitive disorder |
| G31.83 | ICD10CM | Neurocognitive disorder with lewy bodies |
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