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Doxepin topical Disease Interactions

There are 2 disease interactions with doxepin topical.

Moderate

Doxepin topical (applies to doxepin topical) anticholinergic effects

Moderate Potential Hazard, High plausibility. Applicable conditions: Glaucoma/Intraocular Hypertension, Urinary Retention, Gastrointestinal Obstruction, Dementia

Doxepin possesses anticholinergic activity and is systemically absorbed when applied topically. Therapy with doxepin should be administered cautiously in patients with conditions adversely affected by anticholinergic activity, such as urinary retention, angle-closure glaucoma or elevated intraocular pressure, gastrointestinal obstructive disorders, or dementia.

References

  1. (2001) "Product Information. Zonalon (doxepin topical)." Bioglan Pharmaceutical Inc
  2. Jones MI, Skaufle ML (2001) "Systemic adverse effects from topical doxepin cream." Ann Pharmacother, 35, p. 505-6
Moderate

Doxepin topical (applies to doxepin topical) renal/hepatic dysfunction

Moderate Potential Hazard, Moderate plausibility. Applicable conditions: Renal Dysfunction, Liver Disease

Doxepin topical is systemically absorbed and metabolized by the liver to an active form. Parent drug and metabolites are eliminated by the kidney. Renal and hepatic impairment alter the metabolism and elimination of doxepin and/or its metabolites.

References

  1. Faulkner RD, Senekjian HO, Lee CS (1984) "Hemodialysis of doxepin and desmethyldoxepin in uremic patients." Artif Organs, 8, p. 151-5
  2. Ziegler VE, Biggs JT, Wylie LT, Rosen SH, Hawf DJ, Coryell WH (1978) "Doxepin kinetics." Clin Pharmacol Ther, 23, p. 573-9
  3. (2001) "Product Information. Zonalon (doxepin topical)." Bioglan Pharmaceutical Inc
  4. Jones MI, Skaufle ML (2001) "Systemic adverse effects from topical doxepin cream." Ann Pharmacother, 35, p. 505-6
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Doxepin topical drug interactions

There are 583 drug interactions with doxepin topical.

Doxepin topical alcohol/food interactions

There is 1 alcohol/food interaction with doxepin topical.

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Drug Interaction Classification

These classifications are only a guideline. The relevance of a particular drug interaction to a specific individual is difficult to determine. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting or stopping any medication.
Major Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit.
Moderate Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances.
Minor Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan.
Unknown No interaction information available.

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