Interaction between Phenelzine and Oxymetazoline (topical)
Moderate
Synergy
| ID | DDInter1440 and DDInter1370 |
| Interaction | By inhibiting the breakdown of catecholamines, monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) may theoretically potentiate the cardiovascular effects of systemically absorbed sympathomimetic agents following topical administration (e.g., nasal decongestants, ophthalmic vasoconstrictors). |
| Management | Although data are limited, caution may be advisable when topical decongestants and vasoconstrictors are coadministered with MAOIs or other agents that possess MAOI activity (e.g., furazolidone, linezolid, methylene blue, procarbazine). |
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| Alternative for Phenelzine |
N06A
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| Alternative for Oxymetazoline (topical) |
S01G
R01A
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Potential Metabolism Interactions
Substrate-Substrate Interaction：If more than one drug is metabolized by the same CYP, it is possible that its metabolism is inhibited because of the competition between the drugs. That means, it can be useful to lower the dosage of the drugs in the drug-cocktail because they remain longer in the organism than in monotherapy.
Inhibitor-Inhibitor Interaction：Combining two or more inhibitors of one CYP, should be compensated by lowering the dosage of these drugs because the metabolism is reduced and the drugs remain longer in the organism than in monotherapy. Not adapting the dosage bears the risk of even more side effects.
Inhibitor-Substrate Interaction：Combining drugs that have inhibitory effect and are substrates of one particular CYP, should be compensated by lowering the dosage. They rest longer in the organism than in monotherapy. Not adapting the dosage bears the risk of even more side effects.