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Xyrem and Sleep apnea/respiratory depression

Result of checking the interaction of drug Xyrem and disease Sleep apnea/respiratory depression for safety when used together.

Check result:

Xyrem <> Sleep apnea/respiratory depression

Relevance: 23.07.2019 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug use in presence of concomitant diseases.

Consumer:

The use of sodium oxybate may impair the respiratory drive especially in patients with compromised respiratory function. Sodium oxybate should be used cautiously in patients with sleep apnea and sleep-related breathing disorders as there have been reports of increased central apneas and clinically relevant desaturation. Prescribers should be aware that sleep-related disorders tend to be more prevalent in obese patients, postmenopausal women not receiving hormone replacement therapy and also among patients with narcolepsy.

Xyrem

Generic Name: sodium oxybate

Brand Name: Xyrem

Synonyms: n.a.

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