Drug Interactions With Buproban (Cont.)

 
Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors
You should not take Buproban if you have taken an MAOI within the past 14 days, due to the increased risk of dangerous side effects.
 
Nelfinavir
While it is thought that nelfinavir may interact with Buproban, there have been no reports of such an interaction in actual patients. To be safe, your healthcare provider may choose to monitor you more closely and may need to adjust your doses of these medications.
 
Nicotine Patches
Taking Buproban while using nicotine patches can cause high blood pressure (hypertension). As a result, your healthcare provider should monitor your blood pressure if you are taking these medications together.
 
Orphenadrine
While it is thought that orphenadrine may interact with Buproban, there have been no reports of such an interaction in actual patients. If you are taking orphenadrine along with Buproban, your healthcare provider may need to monitor you more closely and may choose to adjust your doses of these medications.
 
Ritonavir
While it is thought that ritonavir may interact with Buproban, there have been no reports of such an interaction in actual patients. If you are taking ritonavir along with Buproban, your healthcare provider may need to monitor you more closely and may need to adjust your doses of these medications.
 
Steroids
Taking Buproban with intravenous (IV) or oral steroids can increase your risk of seizures. Talk with your healthcare provider before taking these medications together.
 
Theophylline
Taking Buproban with theophylline can increase your risk of seizures. Talk with your healthcare provider before combining these medications.
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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