Interactions with common anaesthetic agents

Continuing Education in Anaesthesia Critical Care & Pain.

Side Effect	Severity	Frequency	Management Tips
Nausea	Mild to Moderate	Common	Taking with food may help
Dizziness	Mild	Frequent	Sit or lie down if dizzy
Headache	Mild	Common	Hydrate, analgesics if needed
Insomnia	Mild	Less common	Avoid stimulants before bed

Summary of Product Characteristics – Priligy® (dapoxetine) 30mg film-coated tablets.

• Increased sensitivity to drug
• Monitor for falls in elderly
• Dose adjustment may be needed
• Watch for confusion and dizziness
• Polypharmacy increases risk
• Renal function declines with age
• Start with a low dose
• Monitor CNS effects closely
• Increased side effects common
• Consult geriatrician
• Safety in elderly limited
• Adjust based on frailty

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The risk of withdrawal is increased if SSRIs are stopped suddenly after regular administration for more than 8 weeks. Hyponatraemia, possibly as a result of inappropriate secretion of antidiuretic hormone has been associated with SSRIs. Caution is required in patients at increased risk of hyponatraemia, such as elderly, or volume depleted/dehydrated patients or patients treated with diuretics. & Norman, E. Anaesthetic implications of psychoactive drugs. 2019] Summary of Product Characteristics – Seroxat ® (paroxetine) 10mg tablets.

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Dapoxetine hydrochloride

In conclusion, the current study provides an evidence for the protective effects of dapoxetine against testosterone-induced BPH in rats. This can be attributed, at least in part, to decreasing AR expression, and the anti-proliferative, anti-inflammatory and pro-apoptotic activities of dapoxetine in BPH. Dapoxetine decreased androgen receptor gene expression in rat prostate. Dapoxetine possess anti-proliferative, anti-inflammatory and pro-apoptotic activities. Risk of withdrawal symptoms if omitted (see Further information).

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For depression, panic disorder, anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, bulimia nervosa or hot flushes in women with breast cancer - risk of loss of symptom control if omitted. Risk of serotonin syndrome if continued (see Interactions with common anaesthetic agents and Interactions with other common medicines used in the perioperative period). Risk of QT-interval prolongation with citalopram or escitalopram if continued (see Interactions with other common medicines used in the perioperative period). Risk of bleeding if continued (see Further information). Check sodium levels pre-operatively (see Further information).

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Dapoxetine is licensed for on-demand treatment before anticipated sexual activity. Although not needed in the perioperative period, the manufacturer advises potential for interactions if dose(s) taken in previous 7 days (see Interactions with common anaesthetic agents and Interactions with other common medicines used in the perioperative period). If a long Nil by Mouth (NBM) period is anticipated, or if there are concerns with enteral absorption, advice on alternative preparations/routes should be sought from a psychiatrist. Monitor electrolytes, particularly sodium, if risk factors for hyponatraemia (see Further information). Absorption of paroxetine suspension may be reduced post-operatively as in vitro data shows that an acidic environment is required for release of the active drug from the suspension. 2019] British National Formulary (online) London: BMJ Group and Pharmaceutical Press.

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The MHRA advise that methylthioninium chloride should be avoided in patients taking drugs that enhance serotonergic transmission, they specifically name SSRIs. If concurrent use is necessary the lowest possible dose of methylthioninium chloride should be given and the patients should be closely monitored for signs of CNS toxicity for 4 hours after administration. However, this advice is contested in one report which suggests even doses as low as 1mg/kg may be sufficient to inhibit monoamine oxidase-A, thus causing a reaction. There is also an increased risk of developing serotonin syndrome when SSRIs are used concurrently with the following: Monitor patients for symptoms of serotonin syndrome such as fever, tremors, diarrhoea, and agitation. Concurrent treatment should be stopped if serotonin syndrome occurs.

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Co-administration with other medicines known to prolong the QT-interval must be based on a careful assessment of the potential risks and benefits for each patient since the risk of torsade de pointes may increase. Medicines that may be used in the perioperative period that are known to prolong the QT-interval include: *monitor ECG with concurrent use if risk factors for QT-interval prolongation also present (increasing age, female sex, cardiac disease, and some metabolic disturbances e.g. Concomitant use of SSRIs with other medications that can increase the risk of bleeding e.g. Non-Steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) may have an additive effect. If the combination of SSRI and NSAID cannot be avoided, gastroprotection with a H2-receptor antagonist or proton pump inhibitor should be considered for the duration of concomitant use, particularly in elderly patients (who seem at greater risk of SSRI-associated bleeding) or patients with a history of gastrointestinal bleeding.

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Concomitant use of SSRIs with NSAIDS may increase the risk dapoxetine sex of hyponatraemia. Fluoxetine and paroxetine (but not other SSRIs) are potent CYP2D6 inhibitors so are predicted to decrease the metabolism of codeine to morphine, possibly reducing its analgesic efficacy. With concomitant use monitor patients for a reduced response to codeine and consider using an alternative analgesic if this is observed. SSRIs can lower the seizure threshold; concurrent use with tramadol that also lowers the seizure threshold may have an additive effect on the risk of seizure. In addition, tramadol may increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (see Interactions with common anaesthetic agents). Baxter K, Preston CL (eds), Stockley’s

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Concomitant administration of tramadol with fluoxetine and paroxetine may result in reduced analgesic efficacy due to CYP2D6 inhibition. Serotonin released from platelets potentiates platelet aggregation. SSRIs can block platelets reuptake of serotonin from the bloodstream leading to serotonin depletion, impairment of haemostatic function and an increased risk of bleeding. There are reports of prolonged bleeding time and/or bleeding abnormalities (gastrointestinal bleeding, gynaecological haemorrhages, ecchymoses, cutaneous or mucous bleedings) in patients receiving SSRIs. This risk is further increased with concomitant use of other medications known to affect platelet function (see Interactions with other common medicines used in the perioperative period).

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Observational studies suggest a link between SSRIs and an increased risk of perioperative bleeding, with one study indicating SSRIs increase the odds of in-hospital mortality, bleeding and readmission at 30 days. However, patient factors rather than medication factors could not be excluded as the cause. Other studies have shown increased need for red blood cell transfusions in patients having coronary artery bypass or orthopaedic surgery. However, a case-control study did not demonstrate an increase in blood loss following hip and knee arthroplasty. Clinicians should be aware that SSRIs may contribute to perioperative bleeding, further research is needed to determine the significance of this. Drug Interactions (online) London: Pharmaceutical Press. In: Brayfield A (Ed), Martindale: The Complete Drug Reference.

• Dapoxetine 5mg is used to treat premature ejaculation in men.
• It is a short-acting selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI).
• Usually taken 1-3 hours before sexual activity.
• Dapoxetine can improve control over ejaculation.
• Common side effects include nausea, dizziness, and headache.
• Consult a doctor before starting dapoxetine 5mg.
• Do not exceed the prescribed dose to avoid adverse effects.

London: The Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain.

Side Effects of Dapoxetine

Abruptly stopping or interrupting treatment with SSRIs is not recommended. Common withdrawal symptoms include dizziness, numbness, tingling, nausea, vomiting, headache, sweating, anxiety and sleep disorders. In some cases, withdrawal symptoms can be severe and disabling. Withdrawal reactions usually occur within 3 days of stopping an SSRI, although a delay of up to 2 weeks may be noted with fluoxetine due to its long half-life. Paroxetine and fluvoxamine are associated with a higher risk of withdrawal reactions, possibly due to their short half-lives. Truven Health Analytics, Greenwood Village, Colorado, USA.

Use Case	Description	Recommended Dosage	Common Side Effects
Premature Ejaculation	Used to delay ejaculation in men	30 mg taken 1-3 hours before sex, sometimes 5 mg for maintenance	Nausea, dizziness, headache
Erectile Dysfunction	Occasionally combined with other therapies	Varies per prescription	Dizziness, dry mouth
Anxiety-Related Erectile Issues	Helps reduce performance anxiety	5 mg before activity	Mild nausea, fatigue

Summary of Product Characteristics – Naropin ® (ropivacaine) 10mg/ml solution for injection.

Ex vivo permeability study

Some opioids act as weak serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SRIs) and can precipitate serotonin syndrome in conjunction with SSRIs. Symptoms of serotonin syndrome have been reported in patients taking SSRIs with the following opioids: There is little evidence to suggest the above medications cannot be used safely and effectively with SSRIs; however, patients should be monitored closely and the possibility of serotonin toxicity considered if altered mental state, autonomic dysfunction or neuromuscular adverse effects are observed with concomitant treatment. SSRIs reduce the normal activity of plasma cholinesterases; the action of mivacurium and suxamethonium may be prolonged as they are inactivated by hydrolysis by plasma cholinesterases. Other NMBDs with different mechanisms of metabolism or elimination are unlikely to be affected. There have been no published reports of this interaction in clinical practice, however, bear in mind in the event of an unexpected response to treatment.

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Pronounced involuntary upper limb movements immediately after anaesthetic induction were reported in two females taking fluoxetine. It is not clear whether this is an interaction between fluoxetine and propofol or a rare, but previously reported, reaction to propofol. Fluvoxamine, a potent inhibitor of CYP1A2, significantly reduces plasma clearance of ropivacaine in vivo almost doubling the half-life. Prolonged administration of ropivacaine should be avoided in patients taking fluvoxamine. See also Interactions with other common medicines used in the perioperative period.

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Citalopram and escitalopram are known to cause QT-interval prolongation. Co-administration with other medicines known to prolong the QT-interval must be based on careful assessment of the potential risks and benefits for each patient. Anaesthetic agents that may be used in the perioperative period that are known to, or predicted to, prolong the QT-interval include: *monitor ECG with concurrent use if risk factors for QT-prolongation are also present (increasing age, female sex, cardiac disease, and some metabolic disturbances e.g. For a discussion of opioids see Interactions with common anaesthetic agents. There have been case reports of serotonin syndrome in patients taking SSRIs who were also given methylthioninium chloride.