Metyrosine Interactions

Brand names: Metyrosine

Catecholamine Synthesis Inhibitor · Catecholamine Synthesis Inhibitors

Route: Oral

Contraindications

CONTRAINDICATIONS Metyrosine capsules are contraindicated in persons known to be hypersensitive to this compound.

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding

Pregnancy Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with metyrosine. It is also not known whether metyrosine can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman or can affect reproduction capacity. Metyrosine should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed.

4 interactions on record

Metyrosine + AlcoholModerate

Concurrent use with metyrosine can increase sedative effects of alcohol.

Source: NLP:metyrosine

Metyrosine + HaloperidolModerate

Extrapyramidal effects of haloperidol can be potentiated by metyrosine's inhibition of catecholamine synthesis. Caution should be observed.

Source: NLP:metyrosine

Metyrosine + PhenothiazinesModerate

Extrapyramidal effects of phenothiazines can be potentiated by metyrosine's inhibition of catecholamine synthesis. Caution should be observed.

Source: NLP:metyrosine