amobarbital (Rx)

Sedative

30-50 mg IV q8-12hr

Hypnotic

Used as a hypnotic, for short-term treatment of insomnia; effectiveness for sleep induction and sleep maintenance is lost after 2 weeks

65-200 mg IV qHS

Sedative

<6 years: Safety and effectiveness not established

6-12 years: 65 mg-500 mg IV/IM

>12 years: 30-50 mg IV q8-12hr

Hypnotic

Used as a hypnotic, for short-term treatment of insomnia; effectiveness for sleep induction and sleep maintenance is lost after 2 weeks

<6 years: Safety and effectiveness not established

6-12 years: 2-3 mg/kg; not to exceed 500 mg IV/IM  

>12 years: 65-200 mg IV qHS

Reduce dose in the elderly or debilitated because these patients may be more sensitive to barbiturates

Elderly and debilitated patients may react with marked excitement, depression, or confusion

Contraindicated (8)

• calcium/magnesium/potassium/sodium oxybates

  amobarbital, calcium/magnesium/potassium/sodium oxybates. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Coadministration with alcohol or sedative hypnotics are contraindicated because of additive CNS depression.

• doravirine

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of doravirine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Coadministration of doravirine with a strong CYP3A inducer may decrease doravirine plasma concentrations and/or effects. Potential for loss of virologic response and possible resistance to doravirine.

• fostemsavir

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of fostemsavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Coadministration of fostemsavir (prodrug) with strong CYP3A4 inducers significantly decreases temsavir (active moiety) plasma concentrations, which may lead to loss of virologic response and resistance.

• isavuconazonium sulfate

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of isavuconazonium sulfate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.

• lonafarnib

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of lonafarnib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Lonafarnib is a sensitive CYP3A4 substrate. Coadministration with strong or moderate CYP3A4 inducers is contraindicated.

• lorlatinib

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of lorlatinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Coadministration of lorlatinib with strong CYP3A inducers is contraindicated. Discontinue the strong CYP3A inducer for 3 plasma half-lives before initiating lorlatinib.

• mavacamten

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of mavacamten by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.

• sodium oxybate

  amobarbital, sodium oxybate. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Coadministration with alcohol or sedative hypnotics are contraindicated because of additive CNS depression.

Serious - Use Alternative (121)

• abemaciclib

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of abemaciclib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• alosetron

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of alosetron by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• antithrombin alfa

  amobarbital decreases effects of antithrombin alfa by increasing metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• antithrombin III

  amobarbital decreases effects of antithrombin III by increasing metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• argatroban

  amobarbital decreases effects of argatroban by increasing metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• avapritinib

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of avapritinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• bedaquiline

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of bedaquiline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• bemiparin

  amobarbital decreases effects of bemiparin by increasing metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• benzhydrocodone/acetaminophen

  benzhydrocodone/acetaminophen, amobarbital. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death may result if coadministered. Reserve concomitant prescribing of these drugs in patients for whom other treatment options are inadequate. Limit dosages and durations to the minimum required. Monitor closely for signs of respiratory depression and sedation.
  
  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of benzhydrocodone/acetaminophen by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  benzhydrocodone/acetaminophen and amobarbital both increase sedation. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Limit use to patients for whom alternative treatment options are inadequate

• bivalirudin

  amobarbital decreases effects of bivalirudin by increasing metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• brigatinib

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of brigatinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration with strong CYP3A4 inducers may decrease brigatinib efficacy.

• buprenorphine subdermal implant

  buprenorphine subdermal implant and amobarbital both increase sedation. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Limit use to patients for whom alternative treatment options are inadequate

• buprenorphine transdermal

  buprenorphine transdermal and amobarbital both increase sedation. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Limit use to patients for whom alternative treatment options are inadequate

• buprenorphine, long-acting injection

  buprenorphine, long-acting injection and amobarbital both increase sedation. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Limit use to patients for whom alternative treatment options are inadequate

• capivasertib

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of capivasertib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Strong or moderate CYP3A inducers decrease capivasertib exposure, which may reduce efficacy.

• capmatinib

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of capmatinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• cariprazine

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of cariprazine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• cobimetinib

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of cobimetinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• copanlisib

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of copanlisib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of copanlisib with strong CYP3A4 inducers.

• dalteparin

  amobarbital decreases effects of dalteparin by increasing metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• daridorexant

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of daridorexant by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• deflazacort

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of deflazacort with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inducers.

• duloxetine

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of duloxetine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• elacestrant

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of elacestrant by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• elbasvir/grazoprevir

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of elbasvir/grazoprevir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.

• enoxaparin

  amobarbital decreases effects of enoxaparin by increasing metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• ergotamine

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of ergotamine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• erythromycin base

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of erythromycin base by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• erythromycin ethylsuccinate

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of erythromycin ethylsuccinate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• erythromycin lactobionate

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of erythromycin lactobionate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• erythromycin stearate

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• eszopiclone

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of eszopiclone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• ethinylestradiol

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of ethinylestradiol by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. The efficacy of hormonal contraceptives may be reduced. Use of a nonhormonal contraceptive is recommended.

• everolimus

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of everolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• fedratinib

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of fedratinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Effect of coadministering a strong CYP3A4 inducer with fedratinib has not been studied.

• fentanyl

  fentanyl, amobarbital. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration with other CNS depressants, such as skeletal muscle relaxants, may cause respiratory depression, hypotension, profound sedation, coma, and/or death. Consider dose reduction of either or both agents to avoid serious adverse effects. Monitor for hypotension, respiratory depression, and profound sedation.
  
  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of fentanyl by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  fentanyl and amobarbital both increase sedation. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Limit use to patients for whom alternative treatment options are inadequate

• fentanyl intranasal

  fentanyl intranasal, amobarbital. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration with other CNS depressants, such as skeletal muscle relaxants, may cause respiratory depression, hypotension, profound sedation, coma, and/or death. Consider dose reduction of either or both agents to avoid serious adverse effects. Monitor for hypotension, respiratory depression, and profound sedation.
  
  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of fentanyl intranasal by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration of fentanyl with CYP3A4 inducers could lead to a decrease in fentanyl plasma concentrations, lack of efficacy or, possibly, development of a withdrawal syndrome in a patient who has developed physical dependence to fentanyl. After stopping a CYP3A4 inducer, as the effects of the inducer decline, the fentanyl plasma concentration will increase which could increase or prolong both the therapeutic and adverse effects.
  
  fentanyl intranasal and amobarbital both increase sedation. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Limit use to patients for whom alternative treatment options are inadequate

• fentanyl iontophoretic transdermal system

  fentanyl iontophoretic transdermal system and amobarbital both increase sedation. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Limit use to patients for whom alternative treatment options are inadequate

• fentanyl transdermal

  fentanyl transdermal, amobarbital. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration with other CNS depressants, such as skeletal muscle relaxants, may cause respiratory depression, hypotension, profound sedation, coma, and/or death. Consider dose reduction of either or both agents to avoid serious adverse effects. Monitor for hypotension, respiratory depression, and profound sedation.
  
  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of fentanyl transdermal by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration of fentanyl with CYP3A4 inducers could lead to a decrease in fentanyl plasma concentrations, lack of efficacy or, possibly, development of a withdrawal syndrome in a patient who has developed physical dependence to fentanyl. After stopping a CYP3A4 inducer, as the effects of the inducer decline, the fentanyl plasma concentration will increase which could increase or prolong both the therapeutic and adverse effects.
  
  fentanyl transdermal and amobarbital both increase sedation. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Limit use to patients for whom alternative treatment options are inadequate

• fentanyl transmucosal

  fentanyl transmucosal, amobarbital. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration with other CNS depressants, such as skeletal muscle relaxants, may cause respiratory depression, hypotension, profound sedation, coma, and/or death. Consider dose reduction of either or both agents to avoid serious adverse effects. Monitor for hypotension, respiratory depression, and profound sedation.
  
  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of fentanyl transmucosal by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration of fentanyl with CYP3A4 inducers could lead to a decrease in fentanyl plasma concentrations, lack of efficacy or, possibly, development of a withdrawal syndrome in a patient who has developed physical dependence to fentanyl. After stopping a CYP3A4 inducer, as the effects of the inducer decline, the fentanyl plasma concentration will increase which could increase or prolong both the therapeutic and adverse effects
  
  fentanyl transmucosal and amobarbital both increase sedation. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Limit use to patients for whom alternative treatment options are inadequate

• fexinidazole

  amobarbital will increase the level or effect of fexinidazole by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. CYP450 inducers may significantly increase plasma concentrations of fexinidazole?s active metabolites: fexinidazole sulfoxide (M1) and fexinidazole sulfone (M2). M2 plasma concentrations associated with increased QT prolongation risks.

• finerenone

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of finerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• flibanserin

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of flibanserin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• fondaparinux

  amobarbital decreases effects of fondaparinux by increasing metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• fostamatinib

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of fostamatinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• fruquintinib

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of fruquintinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If coadministration with moderate CYP3A4 inducers is unavoidable, continue to administer fruquintinib at recommended dosage.

• ganaxolone

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of ganaxolone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of ganaxolone with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inducers. If coadministration unavoidable, consider increasing ganaxolone dose; however, do not exceed maximum daily dose for weight.

• glasdegib

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of glasdegib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of glasdegib with strong CYP3A inducers.

• heparin

  amobarbital decreases effects of heparin by increasing metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• hydrocodone

  hydrocodone, amobarbital. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death may result if coadministered. Reserve concomitant prescribing of these drugs in patients for whom other treatment options are inadequate. Limit dosages and durations to the minimum required. Monitor closely for signs of respiratory depression and sedation.
  
  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of hydrocodone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• ibrutinib

  amobarbital decreases levels of ibrutinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Strong CYP3A inducers decrease ibrutinib plasma concentrations by ~10-fold.

• infigratinib (DSC)

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of infigratinib (DSC) by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• isocarboxazid

  isocarboxazid, amobarbital. Other (see comment). Contraindicated. Comment: CNS depressants such as barbiturates should not be used in combination with isocarboxazid.

• istradefylline

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of istradefylline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of istradefylline with strong CYP3A4 inducers.

• ivosidenib

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of ivosidenib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration of ivosidenib with strong CYP3A4 inducers decreased ivosidenib plasma concentrations.

• larotrectinib

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of larotrectinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If coadministration of larotrectinib with strong CYP3A4 inducers is unavoidable, double larotrectinib dose. Resume prior larotrectinib dose once CYP3A4 inducer discontinued for 3-5 half-lives.

• lefamulin

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of lefamulin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of lefamulin with strong or moderate CYP3A inducers unless the benefit outweighs risks. Monitor for reduced efficacy.

• lemborexant

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of lemborexant by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  lemborexant, amobarbital. Either increases effects of the other by sedation. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Use of lemborexant with other drugs to treat insomnia is not recommended.

• lenacapavir

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of lenacapavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of lenacapavir with moderate CYP3A4 inducers.

• leniolisib

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of leniolisib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• linagliptin

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of linagliptin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• lumateperone

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of lumateperone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• lurasidone

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of lurasidone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.

• lurbinectedin

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of lurbinectedin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• macimorelin

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of macimorelin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Potential for false positive test results if macimorelin and strong CYP3A4 inducers are coadministered. Discontinue strong CYP3A4 inducer, allowing for sufficient washout time, before testing.

• mestranol

  amobarbital decreases levels of mestranol by increasing metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. May result in contraceptive failure.

• methohexital

  methohexital and amobarbital both increase sedation. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Limit use to patients for whom alternative treatment options are inadequate

• methoxyflurane

  amobarbital increases toxicity of methoxyflurane by increasing metabolism. Contraindicated. Increased metabolism of methoxyflurane to nephrotoxic compounds.

• metoclopramide intranasal

  amobarbital, metoclopramide intranasal. Either increases effects of the other by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Avoid use of metoclopramide intranasal or interacting drug, depending on importance of drug to patient.

• midostaurin

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of midostaurin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Strong CYP3A4 inducers may decrease midostaurin concentrations resulting in reduced efficacy.

• mirtazapine

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of mirtazapine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• mobocertinib

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of mobocertinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• modafinil

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of modafinil by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• naldemedine

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of naldemedine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration with strong CYP3A4 inducers.

• neratinib

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of neratinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of neratinib with strong/moderate CYP3A4 inducers.

• nirogacestat

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of nirogacestat by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• olaparib

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of olaparib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• olopatadine intranasal

  amobarbital and olopatadine intranasal both increase sedation. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration increases risk of CNS depression, which can lead to additive impairment of psychomotor performance and cause daytime impairment.

• olutasidenib

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of olutasidenib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Strong or moderate CYP3A inducers decrease olutasidenib (a CYP3A4 substrate) plasma concentrations and efficacy.

• omaveloxolone

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of omaveloxolone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ritonavir

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ritonavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ritonavir & dasabuvir (DSC)

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ritonavir & dasabuvir (DSC) by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• oxycodone

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of oxycodone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• palovarotene

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of palovarotene by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• pemigatinib

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of pemigatinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• pexidartinib

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of pexidartinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• phenindione

  amobarbital decreases effects of phenindione by increasing metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• pimavanserin

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of pimavanserin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• pirtobrutinib

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of pirtobrutinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If coadministration unavoidable, increase pirtobrutinib dose to 300 mg qDay (if dose is 200 mg qDay) or increase pirtobrutinib dose by 50 mg (if current pirtobrutinib dose is 50 mg or 100 mg qDay).

• pralsetinib

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of pralsetinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If unable to avoid, double current pralsetinib dose starting on Day 7 of coadministration with strong CYP3A inducer. After inducer has been discontinued for at least 14 days, resume previous pralsetinib dose.

• praziquantel

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of praziquantel by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• pretomanid

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of pretomanid by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Pretomanid is a CYP3A4 substrate. Avoid coadministration of strong or moderate CYP3A4 inducers.

• protamine

  amobarbital decreases effects of protamine by increasing metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• quizartinib

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of quizartinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• ranolazine

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of ranolazine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• repotrectinib

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of repotrectinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• rimegepant

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of rimegepant by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• riociguat

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of riociguat by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• ripretinib

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of ripretinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration with a strong CYP3A inhibitor will decrease systemic exposure to ripretinib and its active metabolite (DP-5439), which may decrease risk of adverse reactions.

• romidepsin

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of romidepsin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration with strong 3A4 inducers should be avoided if possible.

• selinexor

  selinexor, amobarbital. unspecified interaction mechanism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Patients treated with selinexor may experience neurological toxicities. Avoid taking selinexor with other medications that may cause dizziness or confusion.

• selpercatinib

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of selpercatinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• selumetinib

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of selumetinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• siponimod

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of siponimod by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration of siponimod with a drug that causes moderate CYP2C9 plus a moderate or strong CYP3A4 inducer is not recommended. Coadministration with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inducers alone is not recommended for patients with CYP2C9*1/*3 and*2/*3 genotype.

• sotorasib

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of sotorasib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• stiripentol

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of stiripentol by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If unable to avoid coadministration of stiripentol with strong CYP3A4 inducers, increase stiripentol dose.

• sufentanil SL

  sufentanil SL, amobarbital. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may result in hypotension, profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death. Reserve concomitant prescribing of these drugs in patients for whom other treatment options are inadequate. Limit dosages and durations to the minimum required. Monitor closely for signs of respiratory depression and sedation.

• tasimelteon

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of tasimelteon by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• tazemetostat

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of tazemetostat by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• tezacaftor

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of tezacaftor by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• tivozanib

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of tivozanib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• tizanidine

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of tizanidine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• tolvaptan

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of tolvaptan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• tucatinib

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of tucatinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• upadacitinib

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of upadacitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid upadacitinib coadministration with strong CYP3A4 inducers.

• valerian

  valerian increases effects of amobarbital by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. May enhance CNS depression.
  
  valerian and amobarbital both increase sedation. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• voclosporin

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of voclosporin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• vonoprazan

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of vonoprazan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• voxelotor

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of voxelotor by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Voxelotor is primarily metabolized by CYP3A4. Avoid coadministration with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inducers. If unable to avoid coadministration, increase voxelotor dose (see Dosage Modifications).

• zanubrutinib

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of zanubrutinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of zanubrutinib (a CYP3A4 substrate) with moderate CYP3A4 inducers. If unavoidable, increase zanubrutinib dose to 320 mg PO BID. After discontinuing the CYP3A4 inducer, resume previous dose of zanubrutinib.

• zuranolone

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of zuranolone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  amobarbital, zuranolone. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration of zuranolone with other CNS depressants may increase impairment of psychomotor performance or CNS depressant effects. If unavoidable, consider dose reduction. .

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• abiraterone

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of abiraterone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• acalabrutinib

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of acalabrutinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• acebutolol

  amobarbital decreases levels of acebutolol by increasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Consider a higher beta-blocker dose during coadministration of amobarbital. Atenolol, sotalol, nadolol less likely to be affected than other beta blockers.

• acrivastine

  acrivastine and amobarbital both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• albuterol

  amobarbital increases and albuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• alfentanil

  amobarbital and alfentanil both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• alprazolam

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of alprazolam by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  amobarbital and alprazolam both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• amifostine

  amifostine, amobarbital. Either increases effects of the other by anti-hypertensive channel blocking. Use Caution/Monitor. Monitor hemodynamic changes, specifically for signs of hypotension, if using barbiturates with blood pressure lowering medications. .

• amisulpride

  amisulpride and amobarbital both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• amitriptyline

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of amitriptyline by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of amitriptyline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  amobarbital and amitriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  amobarbital, amitriptyline. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Barbiturates may increase adverse effects, including respiratory depression, produced by toxic doses of TCAs. With therapeutic doses of TCAs, barbiturates increase metabolism and decrease blood concentrations of TCAs.

• amoxapine

  amobarbital and amoxapine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• amphetamine

  amobarbital increases and amphetamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• apomorphine

  amobarbital and apomorphine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• apremilast

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of apremilast by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• arformoterol

  amobarbital increases and arformoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• aripiprazole

  amobarbital and aripiprazole both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• armodafinil

  amobarbital increases and armodafinil decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• asenapine

  asenapine and amobarbital both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• asenapine transdermal

  asenapine transdermal and amobarbital both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• atenolol

  amobarbital decreases levels of atenolol by increasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Consider a higher beta-blocker dose during coadministration of amobarbital. Atenolol, sotalol, nadolol less likely to be affected than other beta blockers.

• atogepant

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of atogepant by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Recommended atogepant dosage with concomitant use of strong or moderate CYP3A4 inducers is 30 mg or 60 mg qDay.

• avapritinib

  avapritinib and amobarbital both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• avatrombopag

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of avatrombopag by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• axitinib

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of axitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• azelastine

  azelastine and amobarbital both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• baclofen

  amobarbital and baclofen both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• bazedoxifene/conjugated estrogens

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of bazedoxifene/conjugated estrogens by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• belladonna and opium

  amobarbital and belladonna and opium both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• belumosudil

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of belumosudil by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Increase belumosudil dosage to 200 mg PO BID when coadministered with strong CYP3A inducers.

• benazepril

  amobarbital increases effects of benazepril by Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Enhanced blood pressure lowering.

• benperidol

  amobarbital and benperidol both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• benzphetamine

  amobarbital increases and benzphetamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• betaxolol

  amobarbital decreases levels of betaxolol by increasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Consider a higher beta-blocker dose during coadministration of amobarbital. Atenolol, sotalol, nadolol less likely to be affected than other beta blockers.

• bexarotene

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of bexarotene by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• bisoprolol

  amobarbital decreases levels of bisoprolol by increasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Consider a higher beta-blocker dose during coadministration of amobarbital. Atenolol, sotalol, nadolol less likely to be affected than other beta blockers.

• bortezomib

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of bortezomib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• brexanolone

  brexanolone, amobarbital. Either increases toxicity of the other by sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• brexpiprazole

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of brexpiprazole by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  brexpiprazole and amobarbital both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• brimonidine

  brimonidine and amobarbital both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• brivaracetam

  brivaracetam and amobarbital both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• bromocriptine

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of bromocriptine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• brompheniramine

  brompheniramine and amobarbital both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• budesonide

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of budesonide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• bupivacaine implant

  amobarbital, bupivacaine implant. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Local anesthetics may increase the risk of developing methemoglobinemia when concurrently exposed to drugs that also cause methemoglobinemia.

• buprenorphine

  amobarbital and buprenorphine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of buprenorphine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• buprenorphine buccal

  amobarbital and buprenorphine buccal both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• buprenorphine subdermal implant

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of buprenorphine subdermal implant by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2E1 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Monitor patients already on buprenorphine subdermal implant who require newly-initiated treatment with CYP3A4 inducer for signs and symptoms of withdrawal. If the dose of the concomitant CYP3A4 inhibitor cannot be reduced or discontinued, implant removal may be necessary and the patient should then be treated with a buprenorphine dosage form that permits dose adjustments. If a CYP3A4 inducer is discontinued in a patient who has been stabilized on buprenorphine, monitor the patient for overmedication.

• buprenorphine transdermal

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of buprenorphine transdermal by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• buprenorphine, long-acting injection

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of buprenorphine, long-acting injection by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Patients who transfer to buprenorphine long-acting injection from transmucosal buprenorphine coadministered with CYP3A4 inducers should be monitored to ensure buprenorphine plasma levels are adequate. If the buprenorphine dose is inadequate and the CYP3A4 inducer cannot be reduced or discontinued, transition the patient back to a buprenorphine formulation that permits dose adjustments.
  
  amobarbital increases toxicity of buprenorphine, long-acting injection by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration of buprenorphine and benzodiazepines or other CNS depressants increases risk of adverse reactions including overdose, respiratory depression, and death. Cessation of benzodiazepines or other CNS depressants is preferred in most cases. In some cases, monitoring at a higher level of care for tapering CNS depressants may be appropriate. In others, gradually tapering a patient off of a prescribed benzodiazepine or other CNS depressant or decreasing to the lowest effective dose may be appropriate.

• bupropion

  amobarbital, bupropion. increasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Decr levels of bupropion, but incr levels of active metabolites. .

• buspirone

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of buspirone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• butabarbital

  amobarbital and butabarbital both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• butalbital

  amobarbital and butalbital both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• butorphanol

  amobarbital and butorphanol both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• caffeine

  amobarbital increases and caffeine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• calcifediol

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of calcifediol by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• calcitriol

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of calcitriol by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• cannabidiol

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of cannabidiol by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Consider an increase in cannabidiol dosage (based on clinical response and tolerability) when coadministered with a strong CYP3A4 inducer.

• captopril

  amobarbital increases effects of captopril by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Both drugs lower blood pressure. Monitor blood pressure.

• carbamazepine

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of carbamazepine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• carbinoxamine

  carbinoxamine and amobarbital both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• cariprazine

  cariprazine and amobarbital both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• carisoprodol

  amobarbital and carisoprodol both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• carvedilol

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of carvedilol by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  amobarbital decreases levels of carvedilol by increasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Consider a higher beta-blocker dose during coadministration of amobarbital. Atenolol, sotalol, nadolol less likely to be affected than other beta blockers.

• celiprolol

  amobarbital decreases levels of celiprolol by increasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Atenolol, sotalol, nadolol less likely to be affected than other beta blockers.

• cenobamate

  cenobamate, amobarbital. Either increases effects of the other by sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• chloral hydrate

  amobarbital and chloral hydrate both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• chlordiazepoxide

  amobarbital and chlordiazepoxide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of chlordiazepoxide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• chlorpheniramine

  chlorpheniramine and amobarbital both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of chlorpheniramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• chlorpromazine

  amobarbital and chlorpromazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• chlorzoxazone

  amobarbital and chlorzoxazone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• cilostazol

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of cilostazol by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• cinacalcet

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of cinacalcet by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• cinnarizine

  cinnarizine and amobarbital both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• citalopram

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of citalopram by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• clemastine

  clemastine and amobarbital both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• clobazam

  amobarbital, clobazam. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Concomitant administration can increase the potential for CNS effects (e.g., increased sedation or respiratory depression).

• clomipramine

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
  
  amobarbital and clomipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• clonazepam

  amobarbital and clonazepam both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of clonazepam by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• clopidogrel

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of clopidogrel by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• clorazepate

  amobarbital and clorazepate both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of clorazepate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• clozapine

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of clozapine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of clozapine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  amobarbital and clozapine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• codeine

  amobarbital and codeine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• colchicine

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of colchicine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• conivaptan

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of conivaptan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• conjugated estrogens

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of conjugated estrogens by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• conjugated estrogens, vaginal

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of conjugated estrogens, vaginal by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• cortisone

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of cortisone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• cyclizine

  cyclizine and amobarbital both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• cyclobenzaprine

  amobarbital and cyclobenzaprine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• cyclosporine

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of cyclosporine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• cyproheptadine

  cyproheptadine and amobarbital both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• dantrolene

  amobarbital and dantrolene both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of dantrolene by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• daridorexant

  amobarbital and daridorexant both increase sedation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration increases risk of CNS depression, which can lead to additive impairment of psychomotor performance and cause daytime impairment.

• darifenacin

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of darifenacin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• darunavir

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of darunavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• dasatinib

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of dasatinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• desipramine

  amobarbital and desipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• deutetrabenazine

  amobarbital and deutetrabenazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• dexamethasone

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of dexamethasone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• dexchlorpheniramine

  dexchlorpheniramine and amobarbital both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• dexfenfluramine

  amobarbital increases and dexfenfluramine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• dexmedetomidine

  amobarbital and dexmedetomidine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• dexmethylphenidate

  amobarbital increases and dexmethylphenidate decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• dextroamphetamine

  amobarbital increases and dextroamphetamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• dextromoramide

  amobarbital and dextromoramide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• diamorphine

  amobarbital and diamorphine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• diazepam

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of diazepam by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  amobarbital and diazepam both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• diazepam intranasal

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of diazepam intranasal by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Strong or moderate CYP3A4 inducers may increase rate of diazepam elimination; therefore, efficacy of diazepam may be decreased.
  
  diazepam intranasal, amobarbital. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration may potentiate the CNS-depressant effects of each drug.

• diethylpropion

  amobarbital increases and diethylpropion decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• difelikefalin

  difelikefalin and amobarbital both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• difenoxin hcl

  amobarbital and difenoxin hcl both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• diltiazem

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of diltiazem by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• dimenhydrinate

  dimenhydrinate and amobarbital both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• diphenhydramine

  diphenhydramine and amobarbital both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• diphenoxylate hcl

  amobarbital and diphenoxylate hcl both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• dipipanone

  amobarbital and dipipanone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• dobutamine

  amobarbital increases and dobutamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• dopamine

  amobarbital increases and dopamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• dopexamine

  amobarbital increases and dopexamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• dosulepin

  amobarbital and dosulepin both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• doxepin

  amobarbital and doxepin both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• doxepin cream

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of doxepin cream by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• doxycycline

  amobarbital decreases levels of doxycycline by increasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• doxylamine

  amobarbital and doxylamine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• dronabinol

  amobarbital will increase the level or effect of dronabinol by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Dronabinol is a CYP3A4 substrate.

• dronedarone

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of dronedarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• droperidol

  amobarbital and droperidol both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• elagolix

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of elagolix by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• eletriptan

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of eletriptan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• eltrombopag

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of eltrombopag by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of eltrombopag by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• ephedrine

  amobarbital increases and ephedrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• epinephrine

  amobarbital increases and epinephrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• epinephrine racemic

  amobarbital increases and epinephrine racemic decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• erdafitinib

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of erdafitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• erlotinib

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of erlotinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• escitalopram

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of escitalopram by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• esketamine intranasal

  esketamine intranasal, amobarbital. Either increases toxicity of the other by sedation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• esmolol

  amobarbital decreases levels of esmolol by increasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Consider a higher beta-blocker dose during coadministration of amobarbital. Atenolol, sotalol, nadolol less likely to be affected than other beta blockers.

• esomeprazole

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of esomeprazole by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of esomeprazole by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• estazolam

  amobarbital and estazolam both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• estradiol

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of estradiol by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• estradiol vaginal

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of estradiol vaginal by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• estrogens conjugated synthetic

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of estrogens conjugated synthetic by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• estrogens esterified

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of estrogens esterified by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• estropipate

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of estropipate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• ethanol

  amobarbital and ethanol both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• ethosuximide

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of ethosuximide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• ethotoin

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of ethotoin by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• etomidate

  etomidate and amobarbital both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• etonogestrel

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of etonogestrel by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• etoposide

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of etoposide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• etravirine

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of etravirine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of etravirine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of etravirine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• exemestane

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of exemestane by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. For patients receiving exemestane with a potent CYP3A4 inducer the recommended dose of exemestane is 50 mg daily after a meal.

• felodipine

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of felodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• fenfluramine

  amobarbital increases and fenfluramine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• fesoterodine

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of fesoterodine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• flibanserin

  amobarbital and flibanserin both increase sedation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Risk for sedation increased if flibanserin is coadministration with other CNS depressants.

• fludrocortisone

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of fludrocortisone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• fluphenazine

  amobarbital and fluphenazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• flurazepam

  amobarbital and flurazepam both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• formoterol

  amobarbital increases and formoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• fosamprenavir

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of fosamprenavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• fosphenytoin

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of fosphenytoin by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• gabapentin

  gabapentin, amobarbital. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration of CNS depressants can result in serious, life-threatening, and fatal respiratory depression. Use lowest dose possible and monitor for respiratory depression and sedation.

• gabapentin enacarbil

  gabapentin enacarbil, amobarbital. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration of CNS depressants can result in serious, life-threatening, and fatal respiratory depression. Use lowest dose possible and monitor for respiratory depression and sedation.

• ganaxolone

  amobarbital and ganaxolone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• glecaprevir/pibrentasvir

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of glecaprevir/pibrentasvir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration of drugs that induce CYP3A4 with glecaprevir/pibrentasvir may decrease glecaprevir/pibrentasvir plasma concentrations. Potential for loss of therapeutic effect.

• gotu kola

  gotu kola increases effects of amobarbital by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. May enhance CNS depression.

• guanfacine

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of guanfacine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Strong or moderate CYP3A4 inducers significantly reduce guanfacine plasma concentrations and elimination half-life. If coadministered, more frequent dosing of the IR product may be required to achieve or maintain the desired hypotensive response. For patients with ADHD, FDA-approved labeling for ER guanfacine recommends that, if coadministered, doubling the recommended dose of guanfacine should be considered.

• haloperidol

  amobarbital and haloperidol both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of haloperidol by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• hawthorn

  hawthorn increases effects of amobarbital by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. May enhance CNS depression.

• hops

  hops increases effects of amobarbital by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. May enhance CNS depression.

• hydrocortisone

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of hydrocortisone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• hydromorphone

  amobarbital and hydromorphone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• hydroxyprogesterone caproate (DSC)

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of hydroxyprogesterone caproate (DSC) by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• hydroxyzine

  hydroxyzine and amobarbital both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• ifosfamide

  amobarbital increases effects of ifosfamide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. CYP3A4 inducers may increase the metabolism of ifosfamide to its active alkylating metabolites. CYP3A4 inducers may increase the formation of the neurotoxic/nephrotoxic ifosfamide metabolite, chloroacetaldehyde. Closely monitor patients taking ifosfamide with CYP3A4 inducers for toxicities and consider dose adjustment.

• iloperidone

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of iloperidone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  amobarbital and iloperidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• imipramine

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
  
  amobarbital and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• indinavir

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of indinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• isoproterenol

  amobarbital increases and isoproterenol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• ixabepilone

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of ixabepilone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• kava

  kava increases effects of amobarbital by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. May enhance CNS depression.

• ketamine

  ketamine and amobarbital both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• ketotifen, ophthalmic

  amobarbital and ketotifen, ophthalmic both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• labetalol

  amobarbital decreases levels of labetalol by increasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Consider a higher beta-blocker dose during coadministration of amobarbital. Atenolol, sotalol, nadolol less likely to be affected than other beta blockers.

• lansoprazole

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of lansoprazole by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• lapatinib

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of lapatinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• lasmiditan

  lasmiditan, amobarbital. Either increases effects of the other by sedation. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration of lasmiditan and other CNS depressant drugs, including alcohol have not been evaluated in clinical studies. Lasmiditan may cause sedation, as well as other cognitive and/or neuropsychiatric adverse reactions.

• levalbuterol

  amobarbital increases and levalbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• levamlodipine

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of levamlodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. No information is available on the quantitative effects of CYP3A4 inducers on amlodipine. Closely monitor blood pressure when amlodipine is coadministered with CYP3A4 inducers.

• levetiracetam

  levetiracetam and amobarbital both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor. Limit use to patients for whom alternative treatment options are inadequate

• levonorgestrel intrauterine

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of levonorgestrel intrauterine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• levonorgestrel oral

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of levonorgestrel oral by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• levonorgestrel oral/ethinylestradiol/ferrous bisglycinate

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of levonorgestrel oral/ethinylestradiol/ferrous bisglycinate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. The efficacy of hormonal contraceptives may be reduced. Use an alternative method of contraception or a backup method when enzyme inducers are used with combined hormonal contraceptives (CHCs), and continue backup contraception for 28 days after discontinuing enzyme inducer to ensure contraceptive reliability.

• levorphanol

  amobarbital and levorphanol both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• lidocaine

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of lidocaine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• lisdexamfetamine

  amobarbital increases and lisdexamfetamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• lofepramine

  amobarbital and lofepramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• lofexidine

  amobarbital and lofexidine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• lopinavir

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of lopinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• loprazolam

  amobarbital and loprazolam both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• loratadine

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of loratadine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• lorazepam

  amobarbital and lorazepam both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• lormetazepam

  amobarbital and lormetazepam both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• loxapine

  amobarbital and loxapine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• loxapine inhaled

  amobarbital and loxapine inhaled both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• lumefantrine

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of lumefantrine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• lurasidone

  lurasidone, amobarbital. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Potential for increased CNS depressant effects when used concurrently; monitor for increased adverse effects and toxicity.

• maprotiline

  amobarbital and maprotiline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• maraviroc

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of maraviroc by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• marijuana

  amobarbital and marijuana both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• medroxyprogesterone

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of medroxyprogesterone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• mefloquine

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of mefloquine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• melatonin

  amobarbital and melatonin both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• meperidine

  amobarbital and meperidine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• meprobamate

  amobarbital and meprobamate both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• mestranol

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of mestranol by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• metaproterenol

  amobarbital increases and metaproterenol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• metaxalone

  amobarbital and metaxalone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of metaxalone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• methadone

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of methadone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  amobarbital and methadone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• methamphetamine

  amobarbital increases and methamphetamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• methocarbamol

  amobarbital and methocarbamol both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• methylenedioxymethamphetamine

  amobarbital increases and methylenedioxymethamphetamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• methylprednisolone

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of methylprednisolone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• metoprolol

  amobarbital decreases levels of metoprolol by increasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Consider a higher beta-blocker dose during coadministration of amobarbital. Atenolol, sotalol, nadolol less likely to be affected than other beta blockers.

• mexiletine

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of mexiletine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• midazolam

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of midazolam by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  amobarbital and midazolam both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• midazolam intranasal

  midazolam intranasal, amobarbital. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Concomitant use of barbiturates, alcohol, or other CNS depressants may increase the risk of hypoventilation, airway obstruction, desaturation, or apnea and may contribute to profound and/or prolonged drug effect.

• midodrine

  amobarbital increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• mifepristone

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of mifepristone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• mirtazapine

  amobarbital and mirtazapine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• modafinil

  amobarbital increases and modafinil decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• morphine

  amobarbital and morphine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• motherwort

  amobarbital and motherwort both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• moxonidine

  amobarbital and moxonidine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• nabilone

  amobarbital and nabilone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• nadolol

  amobarbital decreases levels of nadolol by increasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Consider a higher beta-blocker dose during coadministration of amobarbital. Atenolol, sotalol, nadolol less likely to be affected than other beta blockers.

• nalbuphine

  amobarbital and nalbuphine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• nateglinide

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of nateglinide by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• nebivolol

  amobarbital decreases levels of nebivolol by increasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Consider a higher beta-blocker dose during coadministration of amobarbital. Atenolol, sotalol, nadolol less likely to be affected than other beta blockers.

• nelfinavir

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of nelfinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• nevirapine

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of nevirapine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• nicardipine

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of nicardipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• nilotinib

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of nilotinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• nisoldipine

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of nisoldipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• norepinephrine

  amobarbital increases and norepinephrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• norethindrone

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of norethindrone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• norgestrel

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of norgestrel by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Moderate CYP3A4 inducers may decrease progestin concentration; consider use of additional barrier methods

• nortriptyline

  amobarbital and nortriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• olanzapine

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of olanzapine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  amobarbital and olanzapine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• olanzapine/samidorphan

  amobarbital, olanzapine/samidorphan. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration of diazepam, alcohol, or other CNS acting drugs may potentiate orthostatic hypotension observed with olanzapine. Additive sedation may also occur.

• oliceridine

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of oliceridine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. If coadministration with a CYP3A4 inducer is necessary, consider increasing oliceridine dose until stable drug effects are achieved; monitor for signs of opioid withdrawal. If inducer is discontinued, consider oliceridine dosage reduction and monitor for signs of respiratory depression.
  
  oliceridine, amobarbital. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death may result if coadministered. Reserve concomitant prescribing of these drugs in patients for whom other treatment options are inadequate. Limit dosages and durations to the minimum required. Monitor closely for signs of respiratory depression and sedation.

• omeprazole

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of omeprazole by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• ondansetron

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of ondansetron by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. No dosage adjustment for ondansetron is recommended for patients on these drugs.

• opium tincture

  amobarbital and opium tincture both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• orphenadrine

  amobarbital and orphenadrine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• osilodrostat

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of osilodrostat by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Monitor cortisol concentration and patient?s signs and symptoms during coadministration or discontinuation with strong CYP3A4 inducers. Adjust dose of osilodrostat if necessary.

• oxazepam

  amobarbital and oxazepam both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• oxycodone

  amobarbital and oxycodone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• oxymorphone

  amobarbital and oxymorphone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• paliperidone

  amobarbital and paliperidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• pantoprazole

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of pantoprazole by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• papaveretum

  amobarbital and papaveretum both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• papaverine

  amobarbital and papaverine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• parecoxib

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of parecoxib by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• passion flower

  passion flower increases effects of amobarbital by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. May enhance CNS depression.

• pazopanib

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of pazopanib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• penbutolol

  amobarbital decreases levels of penbutolol by increasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Consider a higher beta-blocker dose during coadministration of amobarbital. Atenolol, sotalol, nadolol less likely to be affected than other beta blockers.

• pentazocine

  amobarbital and pentazocine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• pentobarbital

  amobarbital and pentobarbital both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• perampanel

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of perampanel by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• perphenazine

  amobarbital and perphenazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• phendimetrazine

  amobarbital increases and phendimetrazine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• phenobarbital

  amobarbital and phenobarbital both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• phentermine

  amobarbital increases and phentermine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• phenylephrine

  amobarbital increases and phenylephrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• phenylephrine PO

  amobarbital increases and phenylephrine PO decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor. .

• phenytoin

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of phenytoin by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• pholcodine

  amobarbital and pholcodine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• pimozide

  amobarbital and pimozide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• pindolol

  amobarbital decreases levels of pindolol by increasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Consider a higher beta-blocker dose during coadministration of amobarbital. Atenolol, sotalol, nadolol less likely to be affected than other beta blockers.

• pirbuterol

  amobarbital increases and pirbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• pitolisant

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of pitolisant by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Pitolisant exposure is decreased by 50% if coadministered with strong CYP3A4 inducers. For patients stable on pitolisant 8.9 mg/day or 17.8 mg/day, double the pitolisant dose (ie, 17.8 mg or 35.6 mg, respectively) over 7 days. If the strong CYP3A4 inducer is discontinued, reduce pitolisant dosage by half.

• polatuzumab vedotin

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of polatuzumab vedotin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Polatuzumab undergoes catabolism to small peptides, amino acids, monomethyl auristatin E (MMAE), and unconjugated MMAE-related catabolites. MMAE is a CYP3A4 substrate. Coadministration of polatuzumab vedotin with a strong CYP3A4 inducer may decrease unconjugated MMAE AUC.

• pomalidomide

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of pomalidomide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• prednisone

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of prednisone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• pregabalin

  pregabalin, amobarbital. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration of CNS depressants can result in serious, life-threatening, and fatal respiratory depression. Use lowest dose possible and monitor for respiratory depression and sedation.

• primidone

  amobarbital and primidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• prochlorperazine

  amobarbital and prochlorperazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• progesterone intravaginal gel

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of progesterone intravaginal gel by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• progesterone micronized

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of progesterone micronized by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• progesterone, natural

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of progesterone, natural by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• promethazine

  promethazine and amobarbital both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• propafenone

  amobarbital decreases levels of propafenone by increasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• propofol

  propofol and amobarbital both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• propranolol

  amobarbital decreases levels of propranolol by increasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Consider a higher beta-blocker dose during coadministration of amobarbital. Atenolol, sotalol, nadolol less likely to be affected than other beta blockers.

• propylhexedrine

  amobarbital increases and propylhexedrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• protriptyline

  amobarbital and protriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• quazepam

  amobarbital and quazepam both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of quazepam by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• quetiapine

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of quetiapine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  amobarbital and quetiapine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• quinidine

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of quinidine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• ramelteon

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of ramelteon by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  amobarbital and ramelteon both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• remimazolam

  remimazolam, amobarbital. Either increases toxicity of the other by sedation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration may result in profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and/or death. Continuously monitor vital signs during sedation and recovery period if coadministered. Carefully titrate remimazolam dose if administered with opioid analgesics and/or sedative/hypnotics.

• repaglinide

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of repaglinide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• rifampin

  rifampin decreases levels of amobarbital by increasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• risperidone

  amobarbital and risperidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• ritonavir

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of ritonavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• salmeterol

  amobarbital increases and salmeterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• saquinavir

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of saquinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• scullcap

  amobarbital and scullcap both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• secobarbital

  amobarbital and secobarbital both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• shepherd's purse

  amobarbital and shepherd's purse both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• sildenafil

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of sildenafil by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• sirolimus

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of sirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• solifenacin

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of solifenacin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• sorafenib

  amobarbital decreases levels of sorafenib by increasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• sotalol

  amobarbital decreases levels of sotalol by increasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Consider a higher beta-blocker dose during coadministration of amobarbital. Atenolol, sotalol, nadolol less likely to be affected than other beta blockers.

• stiripentol

  stiripentol, amobarbital. Either increases effects of the other by sedation. Use Caution/Monitor. Concomitant use stiripentol with other CNS depressants, including alcohol, may increase the risk of sedation and somnolence.

• sufentanil

  amobarbital and sufentanil both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• sufentanil SL

  amobarbital decreases effects of sufentanil SL by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration of CYP3A4 inducers may decrease sufentanil levels and efficacy, possibly precipitating withdrawal syndrome in patients who have developed physical dependence to sufentanil. Discontinuation of concomitantly used CYP3A4 inducers may increase sufentanil plasma concentration.

• sunitinib

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of sunitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• suvorexant

  suvorexant and amobarbital both increase sedation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Dosage adjustments of suvorexant and concomitant CNS depressants may be necessary
  
  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of suvorexant by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• tacrolimus

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of tacrolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• tadalafil

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of tadalafil by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• tamoxifen

  amobarbital, tamoxifen. affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. CYP2C9/10 inhibition decreases tamoxifen metabolism to active metabolites.
  
  amobarbital, tamoxifen. affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. CYP3A4 inhibition decreases metabolism of tamoxifen to N-desmethyl tamoxifen (active metabolite with similar biologic activity).

• tamsulosin

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of tamsulosin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• tapentadol

  amobarbital and tapentadol both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• temazepam

  amobarbital and temazepam both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• temsirolimus

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of temsirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• terbinafine

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of terbinafine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• terbutaline

  amobarbital increases and terbutaline decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• thalidomide

  thalidomide increases effects of amobarbital by unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased sedative effects.

• theophylline

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of theophylline by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of theophylline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• thioridazine

  amobarbital and thioridazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• thiothixene

  amobarbital and thiothixene both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• timolol

  amobarbital decreases levels of timolol by increasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Consider a higher beta-blocker dose during coadministration of amobarbital. Atenolol, sotalol, nadolol less likely to be affected than other beta blockers.

• tinidazole

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of tinidazole by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• tipranavir

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of tipranavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• tolterodine

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of tolterodine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• topiramate

  amobarbital and topiramate both increase sedation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• tramadol

  amobarbital and tramadol both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• trazodone

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of trazodone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  amobarbital and trazodone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• triamcinolone acetonide injectable suspension

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of triamcinolone acetonide injectable suspension by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• triazolam

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of triazolam by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  amobarbital and triazolam both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• triclofos

  amobarbital and triclofos both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• trifluoperazine

  amobarbital and trifluoperazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• trimipramine

  amobarbital and trimipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• triprolidine

  triprolidine and amobarbital both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• ubrogepant

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of ubrogepant by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• valbenazine

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of valbenazine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• vardenafil

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of vardenafil by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• verapamil

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of verapamil by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• warfarin

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of warfarin by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Warfarin's less potent R-enantiomer is metabolized in part by CYP3A4 (and also CYP1A2 and CYP2C19). Monitor INR more frequently if coadministered with inducers of these isoenzymes and adjust warfarin dose if needed.

• xylometazoline

  amobarbital increases and xylometazoline decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• yohimbine

  amobarbital increases and yohimbine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• ziconotide

  amobarbital and ziconotide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• ziprasidone

  amobarbital and ziprasidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• zotepine

  amobarbital and zotepine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

Minor (123)

• acetazolamide

  acetazolamide, amobarbital. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Increased risk of anticonvulsant induced osteomalacia.

• alfentanil

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of alfentanil by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• alfuzosin

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of alfuzosin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• almotriptan

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of almotriptan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• alosetron

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of alosetron by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
  
  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of alosetron by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• alpelisib

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of alpelisib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• amiodarone

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• amlodipine

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of amlodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• amoxapine

  amobarbital, amoxapine. Other (see comment). Minor/Significance Unknown. Comment: Barbiturates may increase adverse effects, including respiratory depression, produced by toxic doses of TCAs. With therapeutic doses of TCAs, barbiturates increase metabolism and decrease blood concentrations of TCAs.

• amphotericin B deoxycholate

  amobarbital decreases levels of amphotericin B deoxycholate by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• antipyrine

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of antipyrine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• aprepitant

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of aprepitant by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• aripiprazole

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of aripiprazole by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• artemether/lumefantrine

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of artemether/lumefantrine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• asenapine

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of asenapine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• ashwagandha

  ashwagandha increases effects of amobarbital by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. May enhance CNS depression.

• atazanavir

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of atazanavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• avanafil

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of avanafil by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• bosentan

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of bosentan by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
  
  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of bosentan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• brimonidine

  brimonidine increases effects of amobarbital by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Increased CNS depression.

• brinzolamide

  brinzolamide, amobarbital. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Increased risk of anticonvulsant induced osteomalacia.

• caffeine

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of caffeine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• celecoxib

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of celecoxib by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• cevimeline

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of cevimeline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• chloramphenicol

  chloramphenicol increases levels of amobarbital by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
  
  amobarbital decreases levels of chloramphenicol by increasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• chlorpromazine

  amobarbital decreases levels of chlorpromazine by increasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• cimetidine

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of cimetidine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• clarithromycin

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
  
  amobarbital decreases levels of clarithromycin by increasing elimination. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• clomipramine

  amobarbital, clomipramine. Other (see comment). Minor/Significance Unknown. Comment: Barbiturates may increase adverse effects, including respiratory depression, produced by toxic doses of TCAs. With therapeutic doses of TCAs, barbiturates increase metabolism and decrease blood concentrations of TCAs.

• clotrimazole

  amobarbital decreases levels of clotrimazole by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• cocaine topical

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of cocaine topical by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2B6 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• dapsone

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of dapsone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• desipramine

  amobarbital, desipramine. Other (see comment). Minor/Significance Unknown. Comment: Barbiturates may increase adverse effects, including respiratory depression, produced by toxic doses of TCAs. With therapeutic doses of TCAs, barbiturates increase metabolism and decrease blood concentrations of TCAs.

• diclofenac

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of diclofenac by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• disopyramide

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of disopyramide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• docetaxel

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of docetaxel by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• donepezil

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of donepezil by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• dosulepin

  amobarbital, dosulepin. Other (see comment). Minor/Significance Unknown. Comment: Barbiturates may increase adverse effects, including respiratory depression, produced by toxic doses of TCAs. With therapeutic doses of TCAs, barbiturates increase metabolism and decrease blood concentrations of TCAs.

• doxepin

  amobarbital, doxepin. Other (see comment). Minor/Significance Unknown. Comment: Barbiturates may increase adverse effects, including respiratory depression, produced by toxic doses of TCAs. With therapeutic doses of TCAs, barbiturates increase metabolism and decrease blood concentrations of TCAs.

• doxorubicin

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of doxorubicin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• dutasteride

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of dutasteride by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• efavirenz

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of efavirenz by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• eplerenone

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of eplerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• erythromycin base

  amobarbital decreases levels of erythromycin base by increasing elimination. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• erythromycin ethylsuccinate

  amobarbital decreases levels of erythromycin ethylsuccinate by increasing elimination. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• erythromycin lactobionate

  amobarbital decreases levels of erythromycin lactobionate by increasing elimination. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• erythromycin stearate

  amobarbital decreases levels of erythromycin stearate by increasing elimination. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• ethosuximide

  ethosuximide decreases effects of amobarbital by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• eucalyptus

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of eucalyptus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
  
  amobarbital and eucalyptus both increase sedation. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• finasteride

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of finasteride by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• fluconazole

  amobarbital decreases levels of fluconazole by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• flurbiprofen

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of flurbiprofen by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• fosaprepitant

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of fosaprepitant by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• frovatriptan

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of frovatriptan by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• galantamine

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of galantamine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• griseofulvin

  amobarbital decreases levels of griseofulvin by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• haloperidol

  haloperidol, amobarbital. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of hyperthermia if haloperidol admin. during barbiturate withdrawal.

• ibuprofen

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of ibuprofen by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• ibuprofen IV

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of ibuprofen IV by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• imatinib

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of imatinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• imipramine

  amobarbital, imipramine. Other (see comment). Minor/Significance Unknown. Comment: Barbiturates may increase adverse effects, including respiratory depression, produced by toxic doses of TCAs. With therapeutic doses of TCAs, barbiturates increase metabolism and decrease blood concentrations of TCAs.

• isocarboxazid

  isocarboxazid increases levels of amobarbital by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Theoretical interaction.

• isradipine

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of isradipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• ketoconazole

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of ketoconazole by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
  
  amobarbital decreases levels of ketoconazole by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• lansoprazole

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of lansoprazole by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• levoketoconazole

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of levoketoconazole by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
  
  amobarbital decreases levels of levoketoconazole by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• levothyroxine

  amobarbital decreases levels of levothyroxine by increasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• linezolid

  linezolid increases levels of amobarbital by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Theoretical interaction.

• liothyronine

  amobarbital decreases levels of liothyronine by increasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• lofepramine

  amobarbital, lofepramine. Other (see comment). Minor/Significance Unknown. Comment: Barbiturates may increase adverse effects, including respiratory depression, produced by toxic doses of TCAs. With therapeutic doses of TCAs, barbiturates increase metabolism and decrease blood concentrations of TCAs.

• losartan

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of losartan by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• maprotiline

  amobarbital, maprotiline. Other (see comment). Minor/Significance Unknown. Comment: Barbiturates may increase adverse effects, including respiratory depression, produced by toxic doses of TCAs. With therapeutic doses of TCAs, barbiturates increase metabolism and decrease blood concentrations of TCAs.

• meloxicam

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of meloxicam by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• methazolamide

  methazolamide, amobarbital. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Increased risk of anticonvulsant induced osteomalacia.

• methsuximide

  methsuximide decreases effects of amobarbital by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• miconazole vaginal

  amobarbital decreases levels of miconazole vaginal by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• montelukast

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of montelukast by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• nettle

  nettle increases effects of amobarbital by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. (High dose nettle; theoretical interaction) May enhance CNS depression.

• nifedipine

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of nifedipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• nimodipine

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of nimodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• nitrendipine

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of nitrendipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• nortriptyline

  amobarbital, nortriptyline. Other (see comment). Minor/Significance Unknown. Comment: Barbiturates may increase adverse effects, including respiratory depression, produced by toxic doses of TCAs. With therapeutic doses of TCAs, barbiturates increase metabolism and decrease blood concentrations of TCAs.

• ondansetron

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of ondansetron by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• oxybutynin

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of oxybutynin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• paclitaxel

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of paclitaxel by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• paclitaxel protein bound

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of paclitaxel protein bound by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• parecoxib

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of parecoxib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• phenelzine

  phenelzine increases levels of amobarbital by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Theoretical interaction.

• pimozide

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• pioglitazone

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of pioglitazone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• piroxicam

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of piroxicam by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• posaconazole

  amobarbital decreases levels of posaconazole by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• procarbazine

  procarbazine increases levels of amobarbital by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Theoretical interaction.

• propafenone

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of propafenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• protriptyline

  amobarbital, protriptyline. Other (see comment). Minor/Significance Unknown. Comment: Barbiturates may increase adverse effects, including respiratory depression, produced by toxic doses of TCAs. With therapeutic doses of TCAs, barbiturates increase metabolism and decrease blood concentrations of TCAs.

• quinine

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of quinine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• rabeprazole

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of rabeprazole by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
  
  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of rabeprazole by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• ramelteon

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of ramelteon by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
  
  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of ramelteon by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• riluzole

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of riluzole by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• rose hips

  amobarbital decreases levels of rose hips by increasing elimination. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• ruxolitinib topical

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of ruxolitinib topical by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• sage

  amobarbital and sage both increase sedation. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• saxagliptin

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of saxagliptin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• selegiline transdermal

  selegiline transdermal increases levels of amobarbital by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Theoretical interaction.

• Siberian ginseng

  Siberian ginseng increases effects of amobarbital by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. May enhance CNS depression.

• sufentanil

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of sufentanil by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• sulfamethoxazole

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of sulfamethoxazole by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• thioridazine

  thioridazine decreases levels of amobarbital by unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• thyroid desiccated

  amobarbital decreases levels of thyroid desiccated by increasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• tibolone

  amobarbital decreases levels of tibolone by increasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Theoretical interaction.

• tolbutamide

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of tolbutamide by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• topiramate

  amobarbital decreases levels of topiramate by increasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• tranylcypromine

  tranylcypromine increases levels of amobarbital by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Theoretical interaction.

• trazodone

  amobarbital, trazodone. Other (see comment). Minor/Significance Unknown. Comment: Barbiturates may increase adverse effects, including respiratory depression, produced by toxic doses of TCAs. With therapeutic doses of TCAs, barbiturates increase metabolism and decrease blood concentrations of TCAs.

• trimipramine

  amobarbital, trimipramine. Other (see comment). Minor/Significance Unknown. Comment: Barbiturates may increase adverse effects, including respiratory depression, produced by toxic doses of TCAs. With therapeutic doses of TCAs, barbiturates increase metabolism and decrease blood concentrations of TCAs.

• vinblastine

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of vinblastine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• vincristine

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of vincristine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• vincristine liposomal

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of vincristine liposomal by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• vinorelbine

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of vinorelbine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• zaleplon

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of zaleplon by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• ziprasidone

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of ziprasidone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• zolpidem

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of zolpidem by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• zonisamide

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of zonisamide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• abemaciclib

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of abemaciclib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• abiraterone

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of abiraterone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• acalabrutinib

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of acalabrutinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• acebutolol

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital decreases levels of acebutolol by increasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Consider a higher beta-blocker dose during coadministration of amobarbital. Atenolol, sotalol, nadolol less likely to be affected than other beta blockers.

• acetazolamide

  Minor (1)acetazolamide, amobarbital. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Increased risk of anticonvulsant induced osteomalacia.

• acrivastine

  Monitor Closely (1)acrivastine and amobarbital both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• albuterol

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital increases and albuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• alfentanil

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital and alfentanil both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of alfentanil by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• alfuzosin

  Minor (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of alfuzosin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• almotriptan

  Minor (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of almotriptan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• alosetron

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of alosetron by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.Minor (2)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of alosetron by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
  
  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of alosetron by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• alpelisib

  Minor (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of alpelisib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• alprazolam

  Monitor Closely (2)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of alprazolam by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  amobarbital and alprazolam both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• amifostine

  Monitor Closely (1)amifostine, amobarbital. Either increases effects of the other by anti-hypertensive channel blocking. Use Caution/Monitor. Monitor hemodynamic changes, specifically for signs of hypotension, if using barbiturates with blood pressure lowering medications. .

• amiodarone

  Minor (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of amiodarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• amisulpride

  Monitor Closely (1)amisulpride and amobarbital both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• amitriptyline

  Monitor Closely (4)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of amitriptyline by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of amitriptyline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  amobarbital, amitriptyline. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Barbiturates may increase adverse effects, including respiratory depression, produced by toxic doses of TCAs. With therapeutic doses of TCAs, barbiturates increase metabolism and decrease blood concentrations of TCAs.
  
  amobarbital and amitriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• amlodipine

  Minor (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of amlodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• amoxapine

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital and amoxapine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)amobarbital, amoxapine. Other (see comment). Minor/Significance Unknown. Comment: Barbiturates may increase adverse effects, including respiratory depression, produced by toxic doses of TCAs. With therapeutic doses of TCAs, barbiturates increase metabolism and decrease blood concentrations of TCAs.

• amphetamine

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital increases and amphetamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• amphotericin B deoxycholate

  Minor (1)amobarbital decreases levels of amphotericin B deoxycholate by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• antipyrine

  Minor (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of antipyrine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• antithrombin alfa

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)amobarbital decreases effects of antithrombin alfa by increasing metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• antithrombin III

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)amobarbital decreases effects of antithrombin III by increasing metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• apomorphine

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital and apomorphine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• apremilast

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of apremilast by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• aprepitant

  Minor (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of aprepitant by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• arformoterol

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital increases and arformoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• argatroban

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)amobarbital decreases effects of argatroban by increasing metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• aripiprazole

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital and aripiprazole both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of aripiprazole by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• armodafinil

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital increases and armodafinil decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• artemether/lumefantrine

  Minor (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of artemether/lumefantrine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• asenapine

  Monitor Closely (1)asenapine and amobarbital both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of asenapine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• asenapine transdermal

  Monitor Closely (1)asenapine transdermal and amobarbital both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• ashwagandha

  Minor (1)ashwagandha increases effects of amobarbital by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. May enhance CNS depression.

• atazanavir

  Minor (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of atazanavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• atenolol

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital decreases levels of atenolol by increasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Consider a higher beta-blocker dose during coadministration of amobarbital. Atenolol, sotalol, nadolol less likely to be affected than other beta blockers.

• atogepant

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of atogepant by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Recommended atogepant dosage with concomitant use of strong or moderate CYP3A4 inducers is 30 mg or 60 mg qDay.

• avanafil

  Minor (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of avanafil by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• avapritinib

  Monitor Closely (1)avapritinib and amobarbital both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of avapritinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• avatrombopag

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of avatrombopag by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• axitinib

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of axitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• azelastine

  Monitor Closely (1)azelastine and amobarbital both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• baclofen

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital and baclofen both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• bazedoxifene/conjugated estrogens

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of bazedoxifene/conjugated estrogens by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• bedaquiline

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of bedaquiline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• belladonna and opium

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital and belladonna and opium both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• belumosudil

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of belumosudil by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Increase belumosudil dosage to 200 mg PO BID when coadministered with strong CYP3A inducers.

• bemiparin

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)amobarbital decreases effects of bemiparin by increasing metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• benazepril

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital increases effects of benazepril by Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Enhanced blood pressure lowering.

• benperidol

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital and benperidol both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• benzhydrocodone/acetaminophen

  Serious - Use Alternative (3)benzhydrocodone/acetaminophen, amobarbital. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death may result if coadministered. Reserve concomitant prescribing of these drugs in patients for whom other treatment options are inadequate. Limit dosages and durations to the minimum required. Monitor closely for signs of respiratory depression and sedation.
  
  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of benzhydrocodone/acetaminophen by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  benzhydrocodone/acetaminophen and amobarbital both increase sedation. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Limit use to patients for whom alternative treatment options are inadequate

• benzphetamine

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital increases and benzphetamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• betaxolol

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital decreases levels of betaxolol by increasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Consider a higher beta-blocker dose during coadministration of amobarbital. Atenolol, sotalol, nadolol less likely to be affected than other beta blockers.

• bexarotene

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of bexarotene by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• bisoprolol

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital decreases levels of bisoprolol by increasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Consider a higher beta-blocker dose during coadministration of amobarbital. Atenolol, sotalol, nadolol less likely to be affected than other beta blockers.

• bivalirudin

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)amobarbital decreases effects of bivalirudin by increasing metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• bortezomib

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of bortezomib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• bosentan

  Minor (2)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of bosentan by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
  
  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of bosentan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• brexanolone

  Monitor Closely (1)brexanolone, amobarbital. Either increases toxicity of the other by sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• brexpiprazole

  Monitor Closely (2)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of brexpiprazole by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  brexpiprazole and amobarbital both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• brigatinib

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of brigatinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration with strong CYP3A4 inducers may decrease brigatinib efficacy.

• brimonidine

  Monitor Closely (1)brimonidine and amobarbital both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)brimonidine increases effects of amobarbital by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Increased CNS depression.

• brinzolamide

  Minor (1)brinzolamide, amobarbital. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Increased risk of anticonvulsant induced osteomalacia.

• brivaracetam

  Monitor Closely (1)brivaracetam and amobarbital both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• bromocriptine

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of bromocriptine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• brompheniramine

  Monitor Closely (1)brompheniramine and amobarbital both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• budesonide

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of budesonide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• bupivacaine implant

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital, bupivacaine implant. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Local anesthetics may increase the risk of developing methemoglobinemia when concurrently exposed to drugs that also cause methemoglobinemia.

• buprenorphine

  Monitor Closely (2)amobarbital and buprenorphine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of buprenorphine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• buprenorphine buccal

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital and buprenorphine buccal both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• buprenorphine subdermal implant

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of buprenorphine subdermal implant by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2E1 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Monitor patients already on buprenorphine subdermal implant who require newly-initiated treatment with CYP3A4 inducer for signs and symptoms of withdrawal. If the dose of the concomitant CYP3A4 inhibitor cannot be reduced or discontinued, implant removal may be necessary and the patient should then be treated with a buprenorphine dosage form that permits dose adjustments. If a CYP3A4 inducer is discontinued in a patient who has been stabilized on buprenorphine, monitor the patient for overmedication.Serious - Use Alternative (1)buprenorphine subdermal implant and amobarbital both increase sedation. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Limit use to patients for whom alternative treatment options are inadequate

• buprenorphine transdermal

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of buprenorphine transdermal by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (1)buprenorphine transdermal and amobarbital both increase sedation. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Limit use to patients for whom alternative treatment options are inadequate

• buprenorphine, long-acting injection

  Monitor Closely (2)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of buprenorphine, long-acting injection by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Patients who transfer to buprenorphine long-acting injection from transmucosal buprenorphine coadministered with CYP3A4 inducers should be monitored to ensure buprenorphine plasma levels are adequate. If the buprenorphine dose is inadequate and the CYP3A4 inducer cannot be reduced or discontinued, transition the patient back to a buprenorphine formulation that permits dose adjustments.
  
  amobarbital increases toxicity of buprenorphine, long-acting injection by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration of buprenorphine and benzodiazepines or other CNS depressants increases risk of adverse reactions including overdose, respiratory depression, and death. Cessation of benzodiazepines or other CNS depressants is preferred in most cases. In some cases, monitoring at a higher level of care for tapering CNS depressants may be appropriate. In others, gradually tapering a patient off of a prescribed benzodiazepine or other CNS depressant or decreasing to the lowest effective dose may be appropriate.Serious - Use Alternative (1)buprenorphine, long-acting injection and amobarbital both increase sedation. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Limit use to patients for whom alternative treatment options are inadequate

• bupropion

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital, bupropion. increasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Decr levels of bupropion, but incr levels of active metabolites. .

• buspirone

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of buspirone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• butabarbital

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital and butabarbital both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• butalbital

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital and butalbital both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• butorphanol

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital and butorphanol both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• caffeine

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital increases and caffeine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of caffeine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• calcifediol

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of calcifediol by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• calcitriol

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of calcitriol by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• calcium/magnesium/potassium/sodium oxybates

  Contraindicated (1)amobarbital, calcium/magnesium/potassium/sodium oxybates. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Coadministration with alcohol or sedative hypnotics are contraindicated because of additive CNS depression.

• cannabidiol

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of cannabidiol by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Consider an increase in cannabidiol dosage (based on clinical response and tolerability) when coadministered with a strong CYP3A4 inducer.

• capivasertib

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of capivasertib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Strong or moderate CYP3A inducers decrease capivasertib exposure, which may reduce efficacy.

• capmatinib

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of capmatinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• captopril

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital increases effects of captopril by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Both drugs lower blood pressure. Monitor blood pressure.

• carbamazepine

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of carbamazepine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• carbinoxamine

  Monitor Closely (1)carbinoxamine and amobarbital both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• cariprazine

  Monitor Closely (1)cariprazine and amobarbital both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of cariprazine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• carisoprodol

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital and carisoprodol both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• carvedilol

  Monitor Closely (2)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of carvedilol by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  amobarbital decreases levels of carvedilol by increasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Consider a higher beta-blocker dose during coadministration of amobarbital. Atenolol, sotalol, nadolol less likely to be affected than other beta blockers.

• celecoxib

  Minor (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of celecoxib by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• celiprolol

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital decreases levels of celiprolol by increasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Atenolol, sotalol, nadolol less likely to be affected than other beta blockers.

• cenobamate

  Monitor Closely (1)cenobamate, amobarbital. Either increases effects of the other by sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• cevimeline

  Minor (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of cevimeline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• chloral hydrate

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital and chloral hydrate both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• chloramphenicol

  Minor (2)chloramphenicol increases levels of amobarbital by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
  
  amobarbital decreases levels of chloramphenicol by increasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• chlordiazepoxide

  Monitor Closely (2)amobarbital and chlordiazepoxide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of chlordiazepoxide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• chlorpheniramine

  Monitor Closely (2)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of chlorpheniramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  chlorpheniramine and amobarbital both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• chlorpromazine

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital and chlorpromazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)amobarbital decreases levels of chlorpromazine by increasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• chlorzoxazone

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital and chlorzoxazone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• cilostazol

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of cilostazol by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• cimetidine

  Minor (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of cimetidine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• cinacalcet

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of cinacalcet by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• cinnarizine

  Monitor Closely (1)cinnarizine and amobarbital both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• citalopram

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of citalopram by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• clarithromycin

  Minor (2)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of clarithromycin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
  
  amobarbital decreases levels of clarithromycin by increasing elimination. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• clemastine

  Monitor Closely (1)clemastine and amobarbital both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• clobazam

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital, clobazam. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Concomitant administration can increase the potential for CNS effects (e.g., increased sedation or respiratory depression).

• clomipramine

  Monitor Closely (3)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of clomipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
  
  amobarbital and clomipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)amobarbital, clomipramine. Other (see comment). Minor/Significance Unknown. Comment: Barbiturates may increase adverse effects, including respiratory depression, produced by toxic doses of TCAs. With therapeutic doses of TCAs, barbiturates increase metabolism and decrease blood concentrations of TCAs.

• clonazepam

  Monitor Closely (2)amobarbital and clonazepam both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of clonazepam by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• clopidogrel

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of clopidogrel by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• clorazepate

  Monitor Closely (2)amobarbital and clorazepate both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of clorazepate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• clotrimazole

  Minor (1)amobarbital decreases levels of clotrimazole by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• clozapine

  Monitor Closely (3)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of clozapine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of clozapine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  amobarbital and clozapine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• cobimetinib

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of cobimetinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• cocaine topical

  Minor (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of cocaine topical by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2B6 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• codeine

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital and codeine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• colchicine

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of colchicine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• conivaptan

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of conivaptan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• conjugated estrogens

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of conjugated estrogens by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• conjugated estrogens, vaginal

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of conjugated estrogens, vaginal by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• copanlisib

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of copanlisib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of copanlisib with strong CYP3A4 inducers.

• cortisone

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of cortisone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• cyclizine

  Monitor Closely (1)cyclizine and amobarbital both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• cyclobenzaprine

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital and cyclobenzaprine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• cyclosporine

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of cyclosporine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• cyproheptadine

  Monitor Closely (1)cyproheptadine and amobarbital both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• dalteparin

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)amobarbital decreases effects of dalteparin by increasing metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• dantrolene

  Monitor Closely (2)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of dantrolene by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  amobarbital and dantrolene both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• dapsone

  Minor (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of dapsone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• daridorexant

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital and daridorexant both increase sedation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration increases risk of CNS depression, which can lead to additive impairment of psychomotor performance and cause daytime impairment. Serious - Use Alternative (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of daridorexant by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• darifenacin

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of darifenacin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• darunavir

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of darunavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• dasatinib

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of dasatinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• deflazacort

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of deflazacort with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inducers.

• desipramine

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital and desipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)amobarbital, desipramine. Other (see comment). Minor/Significance Unknown. Comment: Barbiturates may increase adverse effects, including respiratory depression, produced by toxic doses of TCAs. With therapeutic doses of TCAs, barbiturates increase metabolism and decrease blood concentrations of TCAs.

• deutetrabenazine

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital and deutetrabenazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• dexamethasone

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of dexamethasone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• dexchlorpheniramine

  Monitor Closely (1)dexchlorpheniramine and amobarbital both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• dexfenfluramine

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital increases and dexfenfluramine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• dexmedetomidine

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital and dexmedetomidine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• dexmethylphenidate

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital increases and dexmethylphenidate decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• dextroamphetamine

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital increases and dextroamphetamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• dextromoramide

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital and dextromoramide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• diamorphine

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital and diamorphine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• diazepam

  Monitor Closely (2)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of diazepam by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  amobarbital and diazepam both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• diazepam intranasal

  Monitor Closely (2)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of diazepam intranasal by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Strong or moderate CYP3A4 inducers may increase rate of diazepam elimination; therefore, efficacy of diazepam may be decreased.
  
  diazepam intranasal, amobarbital. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration may potentiate the CNS-depressant effects of each drug.

• diclofenac

  Minor (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of diclofenac by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• diethylpropion

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital increases and diethylpropion decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• difelikefalin

  Monitor Closely (1)difelikefalin and amobarbital both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• difenoxin hcl

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital and difenoxin hcl both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• diltiazem

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of diltiazem by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• dimenhydrinate

  Monitor Closely (1)dimenhydrinate and amobarbital both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• diphenhydramine

  Monitor Closely (1)diphenhydramine and amobarbital both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• diphenoxylate hcl

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital and diphenoxylate hcl both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• dipipanone

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital and dipipanone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• disopyramide

  Minor (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of disopyramide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• dobutamine

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital increases and dobutamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• docetaxel

  Minor (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of docetaxel by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• donepezil

  Minor (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of donepezil by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• dopamine

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital increases and dopamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• dopexamine

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital increases and dopexamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• doravirine

  Contraindicated (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of doravirine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Coadministration of doravirine with a strong CYP3A inducer may decrease doravirine plasma concentrations and/or effects. Potential for loss of virologic response and possible resistance to doravirine.

• dosulepin

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital and dosulepin both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)amobarbital, dosulepin. Other (see comment). Minor/Significance Unknown. Comment: Barbiturates may increase adverse effects, including respiratory depression, produced by toxic doses of TCAs. With therapeutic doses of TCAs, barbiturates increase metabolism and decrease blood concentrations of TCAs.

• doxepin

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital and doxepin both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)amobarbital, doxepin. Other (see comment). Minor/Significance Unknown. Comment: Barbiturates may increase adverse effects, including respiratory depression, produced by toxic doses of TCAs. With therapeutic doses of TCAs, barbiturates increase metabolism and decrease blood concentrations of TCAs.

• doxepin cream

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of doxepin cream by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• doxorubicin

  Minor (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of doxorubicin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• doxycycline

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital decreases levels of doxycycline by increasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• doxylamine

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital and doxylamine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• dronabinol

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital will increase the level or effect of dronabinol by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Dronabinol is a CYP3A4 substrate.

• dronedarone

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of dronedarone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• droperidol

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital and droperidol both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• duloxetine

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of duloxetine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• dutasteride

  Minor (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of dutasteride by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• efavirenz

  Minor (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of efavirenz by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• elacestrant

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of elacestrant by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• elagolix

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of elagolix by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• elbasvir/grazoprevir

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of elbasvir/grazoprevir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.

• eletriptan

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of eletriptan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• eltrombopag

  Monitor Closely (2)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of eltrombopag by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of eltrombopag by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• enoxaparin

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)amobarbital decreases effects of enoxaparin by increasing metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• ephedrine

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital increases and ephedrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• epinephrine

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital increases and epinephrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• epinephrine racemic

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital increases and epinephrine racemic decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• eplerenone

  Minor (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of eplerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• erdafitinib

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of erdafitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• ergotamine

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of ergotamine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• erlotinib

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of erlotinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• erythromycin base

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of erythromycin base by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.Minor (1)amobarbital decreases levels of erythromycin base by increasing elimination. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• erythromycin ethylsuccinate

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of erythromycin ethylsuccinate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.Minor (1)amobarbital decreases levels of erythromycin ethylsuccinate by increasing elimination. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• erythromycin lactobionate

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of erythromycin lactobionate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.Minor (1)amobarbital decreases levels of erythromycin lactobionate by increasing elimination. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• erythromycin stearate

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of erythromycin stearate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.Minor (1)amobarbital decreases levels of erythromycin stearate by increasing elimination. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• escitalopram

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of escitalopram by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• esketamine intranasal

  Monitor Closely (1)esketamine intranasal, amobarbital. Either increases toxicity of the other by sedation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• esmolol

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital decreases levels of esmolol by increasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Consider a higher beta-blocker dose during coadministration of amobarbital. Atenolol, sotalol, nadolol less likely to be affected than other beta blockers.

• esomeprazole

  Monitor Closely (2)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of esomeprazole by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of esomeprazole by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• estazolam

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital and estazolam both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• estradiol

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of estradiol by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• estradiol vaginal

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of estradiol vaginal by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• estrogens conjugated synthetic

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of estrogens conjugated synthetic by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• estrogens esterified

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of estrogens esterified by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• estropipate

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of estropipate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• eszopiclone

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of eszopiclone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• ethanol

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital and ethanol both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• ethinylestradiol

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of ethinylestradiol by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. The efficacy of hormonal contraceptives may be reduced. Use of a nonhormonal contraceptive is recommended.

• ethosuximide

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of ethosuximide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)ethosuximide decreases effects of amobarbital by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• ethotoin

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of ethotoin by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• etomidate

  Monitor Closely (1)etomidate and amobarbital both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• etonogestrel

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of etonogestrel by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• etoposide

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of etoposide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• etravirine

  Monitor Closely (3)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of etravirine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of etravirine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of etravirine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• eucalyptus

  Minor (2)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of eucalyptus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
  
  amobarbital and eucalyptus both increase sedation. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• everolimus

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of everolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• exemestane

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of exemestane by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. For patients receiving exemestane with a potent CYP3A4 inducer the recommended dose of exemestane is 50 mg daily after a meal.

• fedratinib

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of fedratinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Effect of coadministering a strong CYP3A4 inducer with fedratinib has not been studied.

• felodipine

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of felodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• fenfluramine

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital increases and fenfluramine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• fentanyl

  Serious - Use Alternative (3)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of fentanyl by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  fentanyl, amobarbital. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration with other CNS depressants, such as skeletal muscle relaxants, may cause respiratory depression, hypotension, profound sedation, coma, and/or death. Consider dose reduction of either or both agents to avoid serious adverse effects. Monitor for hypotension, respiratory depression, and profound sedation.
  
  fentanyl and amobarbital both increase sedation. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Limit use to patients for whom alternative treatment options are inadequate

• fentanyl intranasal

  Serious - Use Alternative (3)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of fentanyl intranasal by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration of fentanyl with CYP3A4 inducers could lead to a decrease in fentanyl plasma concentrations, lack of efficacy or, possibly, development of a withdrawal syndrome in a patient who has developed physical dependence to fentanyl. After stopping a CYP3A4 inducer, as the effects of the inducer decline, the fentanyl plasma concentration will increase which could increase or prolong both the therapeutic and adverse effects.
  
  fentanyl intranasal, amobarbital. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration with other CNS depressants, such as skeletal muscle relaxants, may cause respiratory depression, hypotension, profound sedation, coma, and/or death. Consider dose reduction of either or both agents to avoid serious adverse effects. Monitor for hypotension, respiratory depression, and profound sedation.
  
  fentanyl intranasal and amobarbital both increase sedation. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Limit use to patients for whom alternative treatment options are inadequate

• fentanyl iontophoretic transdermal system

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)fentanyl iontophoretic transdermal system and amobarbital both increase sedation. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Limit use to patients for whom alternative treatment options are inadequate

• fentanyl transdermal

  Serious - Use Alternative (3)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of fentanyl transdermal by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration of fentanyl with CYP3A4 inducers could lead to a decrease in fentanyl plasma concentrations, lack of efficacy or, possibly, development of a withdrawal syndrome in a patient who has developed physical dependence to fentanyl. After stopping a CYP3A4 inducer, as the effects of the inducer decline, the fentanyl plasma concentration will increase which could increase or prolong both the therapeutic and adverse effects.
  
  fentanyl transdermal, amobarbital. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration with other CNS depressants, such as skeletal muscle relaxants, may cause respiratory depression, hypotension, profound sedation, coma, and/or death. Consider dose reduction of either or both agents to avoid serious adverse effects. Monitor for hypotension, respiratory depression, and profound sedation.
  
  fentanyl transdermal and amobarbital both increase sedation. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Limit use to patients for whom alternative treatment options are inadequate

• fentanyl transmucosal

  Serious - Use Alternative (3)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of fentanyl transmucosal by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration of fentanyl with CYP3A4 inducers could lead to a decrease in fentanyl plasma concentrations, lack of efficacy or, possibly, development of a withdrawal syndrome in a patient who has developed physical dependence to fentanyl. After stopping a CYP3A4 inducer, as the effects of the inducer decline, the fentanyl plasma concentration will increase which could increase or prolong both the therapeutic and adverse effects
  
  fentanyl transmucosal, amobarbital. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration with other CNS depressants, such as skeletal muscle relaxants, may cause respiratory depression, hypotension, profound sedation, coma, and/or death. Consider dose reduction of either or both agents to avoid serious adverse effects. Monitor for hypotension, respiratory depression, and profound sedation.
  
  fentanyl transmucosal and amobarbital both increase sedation. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Limit use to patients for whom alternative treatment options are inadequate

• fesoterodine

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of fesoterodine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• fexinidazole

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)amobarbital will increase the level or effect of fexinidazole by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. CYP450 inducers may significantly increase plasma concentrations of fexinidazole?s active metabolites: fexinidazole sulfoxide (M1) and fexinidazole sulfone (M2). M2 plasma concentrations associated with increased QT prolongation risks.

• finasteride

  Minor (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of finasteride by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• finerenone

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of finerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• flibanserin

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital and flibanserin both increase sedation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Risk for sedation increased if flibanserin is coadministration with other CNS depressants.Serious - Use Alternative (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of flibanserin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• fluconazole

  Minor (1)amobarbital decreases levels of fluconazole by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• fludrocortisone

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of fludrocortisone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• fluphenazine

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital and fluphenazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• flurazepam

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital and flurazepam both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• flurbiprofen

  Minor (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of flurbiprofen by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• fondaparinux

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)amobarbital decreases effects of fondaparinux by increasing metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• formoterol

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital increases and formoterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• fosamprenavir

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of fosamprenavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• fosaprepitant

  Minor (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of fosaprepitant by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• fosphenytoin

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of fosphenytoin by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• fostamatinib

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of fostamatinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• fostemsavir

  Contraindicated (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of fostemsavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Coadministration of fostemsavir (prodrug) with strong CYP3A4 inducers significantly decreases temsavir (active moiety) plasma concentrations, which may lead to loss of virologic response and resistance.

• frovatriptan

  Minor (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of frovatriptan by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• fruquintinib

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of fruquintinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If coadministration with moderate CYP3A4 inducers is unavoidable, continue to administer fruquintinib at recommended dosage.

• gabapentin

  Monitor Closely (1)gabapentin, amobarbital. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration of CNS depressants can result in serious, life-threatening, and fatal respiratory depression. Use lowest dose possible and monitor for respiratory depression and sedation.

• gabapentin enacarbil

  Monitor Closely (1)gabapentin enacarbil, amobarbital. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration of CNS depressants can result in serious, life-threatening, and fatal respiratory depression. Use lowest dose possible and monitor for respiratory depression and sedation.

• galantamine

  Minor (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of galantamine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• ganaxolone

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital and ganaxolone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of ganaxolone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of ganaxolone with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inducers. If coadministration unavoidable, consider increasing ganaxolone dose; however, do not exceed maximum daily dose for weight.

• glasdegib

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of glasdegib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of glasdegib with strong CYP3A inducers.

• glecaprevir/pibrentasvir

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of glecaprevir/pibrentasvir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration of drugs that induce CYP3A4 with glecaprevir/pibrentasvir may decrease glecaprevir/pibrentasvir plasma concentrations. Potential for loss of therapeutic effect.

• gotu kola

  Monitor Closely (1)gotu kola increases effects of amobarbital by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. May enhance CNS depression.

• griseofulvin

  Minor (1)amobarbital decreases levels of griseofulvin by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• guanfacine

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of guanfacine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Strong or moderate CYP3A4 inducers significantly reduce guanfacine plasma concentrations and elimination half-life. If coadministered, more frequent dosing of the IR product may be required to achieve or maintain the desired hypotensive response. For patients with ADHD, FDA-approved labeling for ER guanfacine recommends that, if coadministered, doubling the recommended dose of guanfacine should be considered.

• haloperidol

  Monitor Closely (2)amobarbital and haloperidol both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of haloperidol by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)haloperidol, amobarbital. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of hyperthermia if haloperidol admin. during barbiturate withdrawal.

• hawthorn

  Monitor Closely (1)hawthorn increases effects of amobarbital by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. May enhance CNS depression.

• heparin

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)amobarbital decreases effects of heparin by increasing metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• hops

  Monitor Closely (1)hops increases effects of amobarbital by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. May enhance CNS depression.

• hydrocodone

  Serious - Use Alternative (2)hydrocodone, amobarbital. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death may result if coadministered. Reserve concomitant prescribing of these drugs in patients for whom other treatment options are inadequate. Limit dosages and durations to the minimum required. Monitor closely for signs of respiratory depression and sedation.
  
  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of hydrocodone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• hydrocortisone

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of hydrocortisone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• hydromorphone

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital and hydromorphone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• hydroxyprogesterone caproate (DSC)

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of hydroxyprogesterone caproate (DSC) by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• hydroxyzine

  Monitor Closely (1)hydroxyzine and amobarbital both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• ibrutinib

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)amobarbital decreases levels of ibrutinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Strong CYP3A inducers decrease ibrutinib plasma concentrations by ~10-fold.

• ibuprofen

  Minor (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of ibuprofen by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• ibuprofen IV

  Minor (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of ibuprofen IV by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• ifosfamide

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital increases effects of ifosfamide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. CYP3A4 inducers may increase the metabolism of ifosfamide to its active alkylating metabolites. CYP3A4 inducers may increase the formation of the neurotoxic/nephrotoxic ifosfamide metabolite, chloroacetaldehyde. Closely monitor patients taking ifosfamide with CYP3A4 inducers for toxicities and consider dose adjustment.

• iloperidone

  Monitor Closely (2)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of iloperidone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  amobarbital and iloperidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• imatinib

  Minor (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of imatinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• imipramine

  Monitor Closely (4)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of imipramine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
  
  amobarbital and imipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)amobarbital, imipramine. Other (see comment). Minor/Significance Unknown. Comment: Barbiturates may increase adverse effects, including respiratory depression, produced by toxic doses of TCAs. With therapeutic doses of TCAs, barbiturates increase metabolism and decrease blood concentrations of TCAs.

• indinavir

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of indinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• infigratinib (DSC)

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of infigratinib (DSC) by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• isavuconazonium sulfate

  Contraindicated (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of isavuconazonium sulfate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.

• isocarboxazid

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)isocarboxazid, amobarbital. Other (see comment). Contraindicated. Comment: CNS depressants such as barbiturates should not be used in combination with isocarboxazid.Minor (1)isocarboxazid increases levels of amobarbital by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Theoretical interaction.

• isoproterenol

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital increases and isoproterenol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• isradipine

  Minor (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of isradipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• istradefylline

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of istradefylline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of istradefylline with strong CYP3A4 inducers.

• ivosidenib

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of ivosidenib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration of ivosidenib with strong CYP3A4 inducers decreased ivosidenib plasma concentrations.

• ixabepilone

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of ixabepilone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• kava

  Monitor Closely (1)kava increases effects of amobarbital by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. May enhance CNS depression.

• ketamine

  Monitor Closely (1)ketamine and amobarbital both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• ketoconazole

  Minor (2)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of ketoconazole by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
  
  amobarbital decreases levels of ketoconazole by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• ketotifen, ophthalmic

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital and ketotifen, ophthalmic both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• labetalol

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital decreases levels of labetalol by increasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Consider a higher beta-blocker dose during coadministration of amobarbital. Atenolol, sotalol, nadolol less likely to be affected than other beta blockers.

• lansoprazole

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of lansoprazole by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of lansoprazole by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• lapatinib

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of lapatinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• larotrectinib

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of larotrectinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If coadministration of larotrectinib with strong CYP3A4 inducers is unavoidable, double larotrectinib dose. Resume prior larotrectinib dose once CYP3A4 inducer discontinued for 3-5 half-lives.

• lasmiditan

  Monitor Closely (1)lasmiditan, amobarbital. Either increases effects of the other by sedation. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration of lasmiditan and other CNS depressant drugs, including alcohol have not been evaluated in clinical studies. Lasmiditan may cause sedation, as well as other cognitive and/or neuropsychiatric adverse reactions.

• lefamulin

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of lefamulin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of lefamulin with strong or moderate CYP3A inducers unless the benefit outweighs risks. Monitor for reduced efficacy.

• lemborexant

  Serious - Use Alternative (2)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of lemborexant by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  lemborexant, amobarbital. Either increases effects of the other by sedation. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Use of lemborexant with other drugs to treat insomnia is not recommended.

• lenacapavir

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of lenacapavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of lenacapavir with moderate CYP3A4 inducers.

• leniolisib

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of leniolisib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• levalbuterol

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital increases and levalbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• levamlodipine

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of levamlodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. No information is available on the quantitative effects of CYP3A4 inducers on amlodipine. Closely monitor blood pressure when amlodipine is coadministered with CYP3A4 inducers.

• levetiracetam

  Monitor Closely (1)levetiracetam and amobarbital both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor. Limit use to patients for whom alternative treatment options are inadequate

• levoketoconazole

  Minor (2)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of levoketoconazole by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
  
  amobarbital decreases levels of levoketoconazole by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• levonorgestrel intrauterine

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of levonorgestrel intrauterine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• levonorgestrel oral

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of levonorgestrel oral by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• levonorgestrel oral/ethinylestradiol/ferrous bisglycinate

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of levonorgestrel oral/ethinylestradiol/ferrous bisglycinate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. The efficacy of hormonal contraceptives may be reduced. Use an alternative method of contraception or a backup method when enzyme inducers are used with combined hormonal contraceptives (CHCs), and continue backup contraception for 28 days after discontinuing enzyme inducer to ensure contraceptive reliability.

• levorphanol

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital and levorphanol both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• levothyroxine

  Minor (1)amobarbital decreases levels of levothyroxine by increasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• lidocaine

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of lidocaine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• linagliptin

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of linagliptin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• linezolid

  Minor (1)linezolid increases levels of amobarbital by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Theoretical interaction.

• liothyronine

  Minor (1)amobarbital decreases levels of liothyronine by increasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• lisdexamfetamine

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital increases and lisdexamfetamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• lofepramine

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital and lofepramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)amobarbital, lofepramine. Other (see comment). Minor/Significance Unknown. Comment: Barbiturates may increase adverse effects, including respiratory depression, produced by toxic doses of TCAs. With therapeutic doses of TCAs, barbiturates increase metabolism and decrease blood concentrations of TCAs.

• lofexidine

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital and lofexidine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• lonafarnib

  Contraindicated (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of lonafarnib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Lonafarnib is a sensitive CYP3A4 substrate. Coadministration with strong or moderate CYP3A4 inducers is contraindicated.

• lopinavir

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of lopinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• loprazolam

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital and loprazolam both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• loratadine

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of loratadine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• lorazepam

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital and lorazepam both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• lorlatinib

  Contraindicated (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of lorlatinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Coadministration of lorlatinib with strong CYP3A inducers is contraindicated. Discontinue the strong CYP3A inducer for 3 plasma half-lives before initiating lorlatinib.

• lormetazepam

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital and lormetazepam both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• losartan

  Minor (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of losartan by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• loxapine

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital and loxapine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• loxapine inhaled

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital and loxapine inhaled both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• lumateperone

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of lumateperone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• lumefantrine

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of lumefantrine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• lurasidone

  Monitor Closely (1)lurasidone, amobarbital. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Potential for increased CNS depressant effects when used concurrently; monitor for increased adverse effects and toxicity.Serious - Use Alternative (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of lurasidone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.

• lurbinectedin

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of lurbinectedin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• macimorelin

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of macimorelin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Potential for false positive test results if macimorelin and strong CYP3A4 inducers are coadministered. Discontinue strong CYP3A4 inducer, allowing for sufficient washout time, before testing.

• maprotiline

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital and maprotiline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)amobarbital, maprotiline. Other (see comment). Minor/Significance Unknown. Comment: Barbiturates may increase adverse effects, including respiratory depression, produced by toxic doses of TCAs. With therapeutic doses of TCAs, barbiturates increase metabolism and decrease blood concentrations of TCAs.

• maraviroc

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of maraviroc by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• marijuana

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital and marijuana both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• mavacamten

  Contraindicated (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of mavacamten by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.

• medroxyprogesterone

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of medroxyprogesterone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• mefloquine

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of mefloquine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• melatonin

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital and melatonin both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• meloxicam

  Minor (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of meloxicam by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• meperidine

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital and meperidine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• meprobamate

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital and meprobamate both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• mestranol

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of mestranol by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (1)amobarbital decreases levels of mestranol by increasing metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. May result in contraceptive failure.

• metaproterenol

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital increases and metaproterenol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• metaxalone

  Monitor Closely (2)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of metaxalone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  amobarbital and metaxalone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• methadone

  Monitor Closely (2)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of methadone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  amobarbital and methadone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• methamphetamine

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital increases and methamphetamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• methazolamide

  Minor (1)methazolamide, amobarbital. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Increased risk of anticonvulsant induced osteomalacia.

• methocarbamol

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital and methocarbamol both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• methohexital

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)methohexital and amobarbital both increase sedation. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Limit use to patients for whom alternative treatment options are inadequate

• methoxyflurane

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)amobarbital increases toxicity of methoxyflurane by increasing metabolism. Contraindicated. Increased metabolism of methoxyflurane to nephrotoxic compounds.

• methsuximide

  Minor (1)methsuximide decreases effects of amobarbital by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• methylenedioxymethamphetamine

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital increases and methylenedioxymethamphetamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• methylprednisolone

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of methylprednisolone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• metoclopramide intranasal

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)amobarbital, metoclopramide intranasal. Either increases effects of the other by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Avoid use of metoclopramide intranasal or interacting drug, depending on importance of drug to patient.

• metoprolol

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital decreases levels of metoprolol by increasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Consider a higher beta-blocker dose during coadministration of amobarbital. Atenolol, sotalol, nadolol less likely to be affected than other beta blockers.

• mexiletine

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of mexiletine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• miconazole vaginal

  Minor (1)amobarbital decreases levels of miconazole vaginal by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• midazolam

  Monitor Closely (2)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of midazolam by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  amobarbital and midazolam both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• midazolam intranasal

  Monitor Closely (1)midazolam intranasal, amobarbital. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Concomitant use of barbiturates, alcohol, or other CNS depressants may increase the risk of hypoventilation, airway obstruction, desaturation, or apnea and may contribute to profound and/or prolonged drug effect.

• midodrine

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital increases and midodrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• midostaurin

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of midostaurin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Strong CYP3A4 inducers may decrease midostaurin concentrations resulting in reduced efficacy.

• mifepristone

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of mifepristone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• mirtazapine

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital and mirtazapine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of mirtazapine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• mobocertinib

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of mobocertinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• modafinil

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital increases and modafinil decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of modafinil by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• montelukast

  Minor (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of montelukast by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• morphine

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital and morphine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• motherwort

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital and motherwort both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• moxonidine

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital and moxonidine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• nabilone

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital and nabilone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• nadolol

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital decreases levels of nadolol by increasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Consider a higher beta-blocker dose during coadministration of amobarbital. Atenolol, sotalol, nadolol less likely to be affected than other beta blockers.

• nalbuphine

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital and nalbuphine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• naldemedine

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of naldemedine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration with strong CYP3A4 inducers.

• nateglinide

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of nateglinide by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• nebivolol

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital decreases levels of nebivolol by increasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Consider a higher beta-blocker dose during coadministration of amobarbital. Atenolol, sotalol, nadolol less likely to be affected than other beta blockers.

• nelfinavir

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of nelfinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• neratinib

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of neratinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of neratinib with strong/moderate CYP3A4 inducers.

• nettle

  Minor (1)nettle increases effects of amobarbital by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. (High dose nettle; theoretical interaction) May enhance CNS depression.

• nevirapine

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of nevirapine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• nicardipine

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of nicardipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• nifedipine

  Minor (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of nifedipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• nilotinib

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of nilotinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• nimodipine

  Minor (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of nimodipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• nirogacestat

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of nirogacestat by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• nisoldipine

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of nisoldipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• nitrendipine

  Minor (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of nitrendipine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• norepinephrine

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital increases and norepinephrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• norethindrone

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of norethindrone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• norgestrel

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of norgestrel by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Moderate CYP3A4 inducers may decrease progestin concentration; consider use of additional barrier methods

• nortriptyline

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital and nortriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)amobarbital, nortriptyline. Other (see comment). Minor/Significance Unknown. Comment: Barbiturates may increase adverse effects, including respiratory depression, produced by toxic doses of TCAs. With therapeutic doses of TCAs, barbiturates increase metabolism and decrease blood concentrations of TCAs.

• olanzapine

  Monitor Closely (2)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of olanzapine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  amobarbital and olanzapine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• olanzapine/samidorphan

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital, olanzapine/samidorphan. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration of diazepam, alcohol, or other CNS acting drugs may potentiate orthostatic hypotension observed with olanzapine. Additive sedation may also occur.

• olaparib

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of olaparib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• oliceridine

  Monitor Closely (2)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of oliceridine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. If coadministration with a CYP3A4 inducer is necessary, consider increasing oliceridine dose until stable drug effects are achieved; monitor for signs of opioid withdrawal. If inducer is discontinued, consider oliceridine dosage reduction and monitor for signs of respiratory depression.
  
  oliceridine, amobarbital. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death may result if coadministered. Reserve concomitant prescribing of these drugs in patients for whom other treatment options are inadequate. Limit dosages and durations to the minimum required. Monitor closely for signs of respiratory depression and sedation.

• olopatadine intranasal

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)amobarbital and olopatadine intranasal both increase sedation. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration increases risk of CNS depression, which can lead to additive impairment of psychomotor performance and cause daytime impairment.

• olutasidenib

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of olutasidenib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Strong or moderate CYP3A inducers decrease olutasidenib (a CYP3A4 substrate) plasma concentrations and efficacy.

• omaveloxolone

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of omaveloxolone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ritonavir

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ritonavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ritonavir & dasabuvir (DSC)

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ritonavir & dasabuvir (DSC) by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• omeprazole

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of omeprazole by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• ondansetron

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of ondansetron by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. No dosage adjustment for ondansetron is recommended for patients on these drugs.Minor (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of ondansetron by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• opium tincture

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital and opium tincture both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• orphenadrine

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital and orphenadrine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• osilodrostat

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of osilodrostat by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Monitor cortisol concentration and patient?s signs and symptoms during coadministration or discontinuation with strong CYP3A4 inducers. Adjust dose of osilodrostat if necessary.

• oxazepam

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital and oxazepam both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• oxybutynin

  Minor (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of oxybutynin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• oxycodone

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital and oxycodone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of oxycodone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• oxymorphone

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital and oxymorphone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• paclitaxel

  Minor (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of paclitaxel by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• paclitaxel protein bound

  Minor (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of paclitaxel protein bound by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• paliperidone

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital and paliperidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• palovarotene

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of palovarotene by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• pantoprazole

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of pantoprazole by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• papaveretum

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital and papaveretum both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• papaverine

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital and papaverine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• parecoxib

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of parecoxib by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of parecoxib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• passion flower

  Monitor Closely (1)passion flower increases effects of amobarbital by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. May enhance CNS depression.

• pazopanib

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of pazopanib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• pemigatinib

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of pemigatinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• penbutolol

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital decreases levels of penbutolol by increasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Consider a higher beta-blocker dose during coadministration of amobarbital. Atenolol, sotalol, nadolol less likely to be affected than other beta blockers.

• pentazocine

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital and pentazocine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• pentobarbital

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital and pentobarbital both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• perampanel

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of perampanel by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• perphenazine

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital and perphenazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• pexidartinib

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of pexidartinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• phendimetrazine

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital increases and phendimetrazine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• phenelzine

  Minor (1)phenelzine increases levels of amobarbital by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Theoretical interaction.

• phenindione

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)amobarbital decreases effects of phenindione by increasing metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• phenobarbital

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital and phenobarbital both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• phentermine

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital increases and phentermine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• phenylephrine

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital increases and phenylephrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• phenylephrine PO

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital increases and phenylephrine PO decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor. .

• phenytoin

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of phenytoin by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• pholcodine

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital and pholcodine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• pimavanserin

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of pimavanserin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• pimozide

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital and pimozide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of pimozide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• pindolol

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital decreases levels of pindolol by increasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Consider a higher beta-blocker dose during coadministration of amobarbital. Atenolol, sotalol, nadolol less likely to be affected than other beta blockers.

• pioglitazone

  Minor (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of pioglitazone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• pirbuterol

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital increases and pirbuterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• piroxicam

  Minor (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of piroxicam by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• pirtobrutinib

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of pirtobrutinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If coadministration unavoidable, increase pirtobrutinib dose to 300 mg qDay (if dose is 200 mg qDay) or increase pirtobrutinib dose by 50 mg (if current pirtobrutinib dose is 50 mg or 100 mg qDay).

• pitolisant

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of pitolisant by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Pitolisant exposure is decreased by 50% if coadministered with strong CYP3A4 inducers. For patients stable on pitolisant 8.9 mg/day or 17.8 mg/day, double the pitolisant dose (ie, 17.8 mg or 35.6 mg, respectively) over 7 days. If the strong CYP3A4 inducer is discontinued, reduce pitolisant dosage by half.

• polatuzumab vedotin

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of polatuzumab vedotin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Polatuzumab undergoes catabolism to small peptides, amino acids, monomethyl auristatin E (MMAE), and unconjugated MMAE-related catabolites. MMAE is a CYP3A4 substrate. Coadministration of polatuzumab vedotin with a strong CYP3A4 inducer may decrease unconjugated MMAE AUC.

• pomalidomide

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of pomalidomide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• posaconazole

  Minor (1)amobarbital decreases levels of posaconazole by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• pralsetinib

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of pralsetinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If unable to avoid, double current pralsetinib dose starting on Day 7 of coadministration with strong CYP3A inducer. After inducer has been discontinued for at least 14 days, resume previous pralsetinib dose.

• praziquantel

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of praziquantel by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• prednisone

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of prednisone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• pregabalin

  Monitor Closely (1)pregabalin, amobarbital. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration of CNS depressants can result in serious, life-threatening, and fatal respiratory depression. Use lowest dose possible and monitor for respiratory depression and sedation.

• pretomanid

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of pretomanid by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Pretomanid is a CYP3A4 substrate. Avoid coadministration of strong or moderate CYP3A4 inducers.

• primidone

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital and primidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• procarbazine

  Minor (1)procarbazine increases levels of amobarbital by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Theoretical interaction.

• prochlorperazine

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital and prochlorperazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• progesterone intravaginal gel

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of progesterone intravaginal gel by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• progesterone micronized

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of progesterone micronized by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• progesterone, natural

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of progesterone, natural by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• promethazine

  Monitor Closely (1)promethazine and amobarbital both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• propafenone

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital decreases levels of propafenone by increasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of propafenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• propofol

  Monitor Closely (1)propofol and amobarbital both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• propranolol

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital decreases levels of propranolol by increasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Consider a higher beta-blocker dose during coadministration of amobarbital. Atenolol, sotalol, nadolol less likely to be affected than other beta blockers.

• propylhexedrine

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital increases and propylhexedrine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• protamine

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)amobarbital decreases effects of protamine by increasing metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• protriptyline

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital and protriptyline both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)amobarbital, protriptyline. Other (see comment). Minor/Significance Unknown. Comment: Barbiturates may increase adverse effects, including respiratory depression, produced by toxic doses of TCAs. With therapeutic doses of TCAs, barbiturates increase metabolism and decrease blood concentrations of TCAs.

• quazepam

  Monitor Closely (2)amobarbital and quazepam both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of quazepam by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• quetiapine

  Monitor Closely (2)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of quetiapine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  amobarbital and quetiapine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• quinidine

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of quinidine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• quinine

  Minor (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of quinine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• quizartinib

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of quizartinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• rabeprazole

  Minor (2)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of rabeprazole by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
  
  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of rabeprazole by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• ramelteon

  Monitor Closely (2)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of ramelteon by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  amobarbital and ramelteon both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (2)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of ramelteon by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
  
  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of ramelteon by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• ranolazine

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of ranolazine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• remimazolam

  Monitor Closely (1)remimazolam, amobarbital. Either increases toxicity of the other by sedation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration may result in profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and/or death. Continuously monitor vital signs during sedation and recovery period if coadministered. Carefully titrate remimazolam dose if administered with opioid analgesics and/or sedative/hypnotics.

• repaglinide

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of repaglinide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• repotrectinib

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of repotrectinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• rifampin

  Monitor Closely (1)rifampin decreases levels of amobarbital by increasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• riluzole

  Minor (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of riluzole by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• rimegepant

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of rimegepant by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• riociguat

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of riociguat by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• ripretinib

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of ripretinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration with a strong CYP3A inhibitor will decrease systemic exposure to ripretinib and its active metabolite (DP-5439), which may decrease risk of adverse reactions.

• risperidone

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital and risperidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• ritonavir

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of ritonavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• romidepsin

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of romidepsin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration with strong 3A4 inducers should be avoided if possible.

• rose hips

  Minor (1)amobarbital decreases levels of rose hips by increasing elimination. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• ruxolitinib topical

  Minor (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of ruxolitinib topical by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• sage

  Minor (1)amobarbital and sage both increase sedation. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• salmeterol

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital increases and salmeterol decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• saquinavir

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of saquinavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• saxagliptin

  Minor (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of saxagliptin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• scullcap

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital and scullcap both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• secobarbital

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital and secobarbital both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• selegiline transdermal

  Minor (1)selegiline transdermal increases levels of amobarbital by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Theoretical interaction.

• selinexor

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)selinexor, amobarbital. unspecified interaction mechanism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Patients treated with selinexor may experience neurological toxicities. Avoid taking selinexor with other medications that may cause dizziness or confusion.

• selpercatinib

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of selpercatinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• selumetinib

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of selumetinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• shepherd's purse

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital and shepherd's purse both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• Siberian ginseng

  Minor (1)Siberian ginseng increases effects of amobarbital by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. May enhance CNS depression.

• sildenafil

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of sildenafil by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• siponimod

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of siponimod by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration of siponimod with a drug that causes moderate CYP2C9 plus a moderate or strong CYP3A4 inducer is not recommended. Coadministration with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inducers alone is not recommended for patients with CYP2C9*1/*3 and*2/*3 genotype.

• sirolimus

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of sirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• sodium oxybate

  Contraindicated (1)amobarbital, sodium oxybate. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Coadministration with alcohol or sedative hypnotics are contraindicated because of additive CNS depression.

• solifenacin

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of solifenacin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• sorafenib

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital decreases levels of sorafenib by increasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• sotalol

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital decreases levels of sotalol by increasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Consider a higher beta-blocker dose during coadministration of amobarbital. Atenolol, sotalol, nadolol less likely to be affected than other beta blockers.

• sotorasib

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of sotorasib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• stiripentol

  Monitor Closely (1)stiripentol, amobarbital. Either increases effects of the other by sedation. Use Caution/Monitor. Concomitant use stiripentol with other CNS depressants, including alcohol, may increase the risk of sedation and somnolence.Serious - Use Alternative (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of stiripentol by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If unable to avoid coadministration of stiripentol with strong CYP3A4 inducers, increase stiripentol dose.

• sufentanil

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital and sufentanil both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of sufentanil by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• sufentanil SL

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital decreases effects of sufentanil SL by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration of CYP3A4 inducers may decrease sufentanil levels and efficacy, possibly precipitating withdrawal syndrome in patients who have developed physical dependence to sufentanil. Discontinuation of concomitantly used CYP3A4 inducers may increase sufentanil plasma concentration.Serious - Use Alternative (1)sufentanil SL, amobarbital. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may result in hypotension, profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death. Reserve concomitant prescribing of these drugs in patients for whom other treatment options are inadequate. Limit dosages and durations to the minimum required. Monitor closely for signs of respiratory depression and sedation.

• sulfamethoxazole

  Minor (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of sulfamethoxazole by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• sunitinib

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of sunitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• suvorexant

  Monitor Closely (2)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of suvorexant by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  suvorexant and amobarbital both increase sedation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Dosage adjustments of suvorexant and concomitant CNS depressants may be necessary

• tacrolimus

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of tacrolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• tadalafil

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of tadalafil by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• tamoxifen

  Monitor Closely (2)amobarbital, tamoxifen. affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. CYP2C9/10 inhibition decreases tamoxifen metabolism to active metabolites.
  
  amobarbital, tamoxifen. affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. CYP3A4 inhibition decreases metabolism of tamoxifen to N-desmethyl tamoxifen (active metabolite with similar biologic activity).

• tamsulosin

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of tamsulosin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• tapentadol

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital and tapentadol both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• tasimelteon

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of tasimelteon by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• tazemetostat

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of tazemetostat by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• temazepam

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital and temazepam both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• temsirolimus

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of temsirolimus by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• terbinafine

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of terbinafine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• terbutaline

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital increases and terbutaline decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• tezacaftor

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of tezacaftor by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• thalidomide

  Monitor Closely (1)thalidomide increases effects of amobarbital by unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased sedative effects.

• theophylline

  Monitor Closely (2)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of theophylline by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of theophylline by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• thioridazine

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital and thioridazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)thioridazine decreases levels of amobarbital by unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• thiothixene

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital and thiothixene both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• thyroid desiccated

  Minor (1)amobarbital decreases levels of thyroid desiccated by increasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• tibolone

  Minor (1)amobarbital decreases levels of tibolone by increasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Theoretical interaction.

• timolol

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital decreases levels of timolol by increasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Consider a higher beta-blocker dose during coadministration of amobarbital. Atenolol, sotalol, nadolol less likely to be affected than other beta blockers.

• tinidazole

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of tinidazole by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• tipranavir

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of tipranavir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• tivozanib

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of tivozanib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• tizanidine

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of tizanidine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• tolbutamide

  Minor (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of tolbutamide by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• tolterodine

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of tolterodine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• tolvaptan

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of tolvaptan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• topiramate

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital and topiramate both increase sedation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.Minor (1)amobarbital decreases levels of topiramate by increasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• tramadol

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital and tramadol both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• tranylcypromine

  Minor (1)tranylcypromine increases levels of amobarbital by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Theoretical interaction.

• trazodone

  Monitor Closely (2)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of trazodone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  amobarbital and trazodone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)amobarbital, trazodone. Other (see comment). Minor/Significance Unknown. Comment: Barbiturates may increase adverse effects, including respiratory depression, produced by toxic doses of TCAs. With therapeutic doses of TCAs, barbiturates increase metabolism and decrease blood concentrations of TCAs.

• triamcinolone acetonide injectable suspension

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of triamcinolone acetonide injectable suspension by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• triazolam

  Monitor Closely (2)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of triazolam by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  amobarbital and triazolam both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• triclofos

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital and triclofos both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• trifluoperazine

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital and trifluoperazine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• trimipramine

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital and trimipramine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)amobarbital, trimipramine. Other (see comment). Minor/Significance Unknown. Comment: Barbiturates may increase adverse effects, including respiratory depression, produced by toxic doses of TCAs. With therapeutic doses of TCAs, barbiturates increase metabolism and decrease blood concentrations of TCAs.

• triprolidine

  Monitor Closely (1)triprolidine and amobarbital both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• tucatinib

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of tucatinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• ubrogepant

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of ubrogepant by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• upadacitinib

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of upadacitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid upadacitinib coadministration with strong CYP3A4 inducers.

• valbenazine

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of valbenazine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• valerian

  Serious - Use Alternative (2)valerian increases effects of amobarbital by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. May enhance CNS depression.
  
  valerian and amobarbital both increase sedation. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• vardenafil

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of vardenafil by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• verapamil

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of verapamil by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• vinblastine

  Minor (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of vinblastine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• vincristine

  Minor (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of vincristine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• vincristine liposomal

  Minor (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of vincristine liposomal by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• vinorelbine

  Minor (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of vinorelbine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• voclosporin

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of voclosporin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• vonoprazan

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of vonoprazan by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• voxelotor

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of voxelotor by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Voxelotor is primarily metabolized by CYP3A4. Avoid coadministration with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inducers. If unable to avoid coadministration, increase voxelotor dose (see Dosage Modifications).

• warfarin

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of warfarin by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Warfarin's less potent R-enantiomer is metabolized in part by CYP3A4 (and also CYP1A2 and CYP2C19). Monitor INR more frequently if coadministered with inducers of these isoenzymes and adjust warfarin dose if needed.

• xylometazoline

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital increases and xylometazoline decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• yohimbine

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital increases and yohimbine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• zaleplon

  Minor (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of zaleplon by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• zanubrutinib

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of zanubrutinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of zanubrutinib (a CYP3A4 substrate) with moderate CYP3A4 inducers. If unavoidable, increase zanubrutinib dose to 320 mg PO BID. After discontinuing the CYP3A4 inducer, resume previous dose of zanubrutinib.

• ziconotide

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital and ziconotide both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• ziprasidone

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital and ziprasidone both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of ziprasidone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• zolpidem

  Minor (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of zolpidem by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• zonisamide

  Minor (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of zonisamide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• zotepine

  Monitor Closely (1)amobarbital and zotepine both increase sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• zuranolone

  Serious - Use Alternative (2)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of zuranolone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
  
  amobarbital, zuranolone. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration of zuranolone with other CNS depressants may increase impairment of psychomotor performance or CNS depressant effects. If unavoidable, consider dose reduction. .