Does Oxycodone Hydrochloride And Acetaminophen Interact with Oxycodone?
Oxycodone Hydrochloride And Acetaminophen and Oxycodone have a unknown drug interaction according to U.S. FDA drug labeling data. Drug Interactions Inhibitors of CYP3A4 and CYP2D6 The concomitant use of oxycodone hydrochloride and acetaminophen oral solution and CYP3A4 inhibitors, such as macrolide antibiotics (e.g., erythromycin), azole-antifungal agents (e.g. ketoconazole), and protease inhibitors (e.g., ritonavir), can increase the plasma concentration of oxycodone, resulting in increased or prolonged opioid effects. These effects could be more pronounced with concomitant use of oxycodone hydrochloride and acetaminophen oral solution and CYP3A4 and CYP2D6 inhibitors, particularly when an inhibitor is added after a stable dose of oxycodone hydrochloride and acetaminophen oral solution is achieved [see WARNINGS ]. Patients taking both medications should consult their healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or changing the dosage of either drug. This information is based on official FDA drug labeling sourced from OpenFDA and the NIH National Library of Medicine.
- Severity
- Unknown
- Oxycodone Class
- Opioid Agonist
- Management
- Consult your pharmacist
- Data Source
- U.S. FDA via OpenFDA
What To Tell Your Doctor or Pharmacist
If you are taking Oxycodone Hydrochloride And Acetaminophen and your doctor is considering prescribing Oxycodone (or vice versa), make sure to:
- Inform your doctor and pharmacist of all current medications, including over-the-counter drugs and supplements
- Ask whether the benefits of combining these medications outweigh the risks for your specific situation
- Ask what symptoms to watch for that would indicate the interaction is causing problems
- Never stop or change either medication without first consulting your healthcare provider