Nitrites has 7 known drug interactions based on U.S. FDA drug labeling data. Of these, 1 are contraindicated combinations that should be avoided entirely. 1 are classified as major interactions requiring close medical supervision. Notable interactions include combinations with Sildenafil, Dapsone, Bupivacaine Hydrochloride. Patients taking Nitrites should inform their healthcare provider of all current medications — including over-the-counter drugs and supplements — to avoid potentially harmful combinations. Data sourced from OpenFDA and the NIH National Library of Medicine.
- Total
- 7
- Contraindicated
- 1
- Major
- 1
- Moderate
- 5
Contraindicated (1)
- Nitrites + Sildenafil— Sildenafil is contraindicated with organic nitrites due to potentiation of hypotensive effects through the nitric oxide/…
Major (1)
- Nitrites + Dapsone— Concomitant use may increase risk of methemoglobinemia.
Moderate (5)
- Nitrites + Bupivacaine Hydrochloride— Increased risk of methemoglobinemia when concurrently exposed to nitrites.
- Nitrites + Dicyclomine Hydrochloride— May increase certain actions or side effects of anticholinergic drugs including dicyclomine hydrochloride.
- Nitrites + Lidocaine Hydrochloride— Patients at increased risk of developing methemoglobinemia when concurrently exposed to nitrites and lidocaine.
- Nitrites + Lidocaine Hydrochloride And Epinephrine Bitartrate— Increased risk of developing methemoglobinemia when concurrently exposed.
- Nitrites + Methylprednisolone Acetate, Lidocaine Hydrochloride, Bupivacaine Hydrochloride, Povidine Iodine, Sodium Chloride, Isopropyl Alcohol— Increased risk of methemoglobinemia when concurrently exposed.