Drug General Information (ID: DDI8HIM4ZG)
  Drug Name Tramadol Drug Info Ondansetron Drug Info
  Drug Type Small molecule Small molecule
  Therapeutic Class Analgesics Antiemetics
  Structure

 Mechanism of Tramadol-Ondansetron Interaction (Severity Level: Major)
     Additive serotonergic effects Click to Show/Hide Mechanism Graph
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      Drug Name Tramadol Ondansetron
      Mechanism 1 Serotonergic effects
Serotonin transporter  Inhibitor
Serotonergic effects
5-HT 3 receptor  Antagonist
      Key Mechanism Factor 1
Factor Name Serotonin transporter
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Structure Sequence
METTPLNSQKQLSACEDGEDCQENGVLQKVVPTPGDKVESGQISNGYSAVPSPGAGDDTRHSIPATTTTLVAELHQGERETWGKKVDFLLSVIGYAVDLGNVWRFPYICYQNGGGAFLLPYTIMAIFGGIPLFYMELALGQYHRNGCISIWRKICPIFKGIGYAICIIAFYIASYYNTIMAWALYYLISSFTDQLPWTSCKNSWNTGNCTNYFSEDNITWTLHSTSPAEEFYTRHVLQIHRSKGLQDLGGISWQLALCIMLIFTVIYFSIWKGVKTSGKVVWVTATFPYIILSVLLVRGATLPGAWRGVLFYLKPNWQKLLETGVWIDAAAQIFFSLGPGFGVLLAFASYNKFNNNCYQDALVTSVVNCMTSFVSGFVIFTVLGYMAEMRNEDVSEVAKDAGPSLLFITYAEAIANMPASTFFAIIFFLMLITLGLDSTFAGLEGVITAVLDEFPHVWAKRRERFVLAVVITCFFGSLVTLTFGGAYVVKLLEEYATGPAVLTVALIEAVAVSWFYGITQFCRDVKEMLGFSPGWFWRICWVAISPLFLLFIICSFLMSPPQLRLFQYNYPYWSIILGYCIGTSSFICIPTYIAYRLIITPGTFKERIIKSITPETPTEIPCGDIRLNAV
Gene Name SLC6A4
Uniprot ID SC6A4_HUMAN
KEGG Pathway hsa:6532
Protein Family Sodium:neurotransmitter symporter (SNF) (TC 2.A.22) family
Protein Function
Serotonin transporter whose primary function in the central nervous system involves the regulation of serotonergic signaling via transport of serotonin molecules from the synaptic cleft back into the pre-synaptic terminal for re-utilization. Plays a key role in mediating regulation of the availability of serotonin to other receptors of serotonergic systems. Terminates the action of serotonin and recycles it in a sodium-dependent manner.
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      Key Mechanism Factor 2
Factor Name 5-HT 3 receptor Structure Sequence
Protein Family Ligand-gated ion channel (TC 1.A.9) family
Protein Function
This is one of the several different receptors for 5-hydroxytryptamine (serotonin), a biogenic hormone that functions as a neurotransmitter, a hormone, and a mitogen. This receptor is a ligand-gated ion channel, which when activated causes fast, depolarizing responses in neurons. It is a cation-specific, but otherwise relatively nonselective, ion channel.
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      Mechanism Description
  • Additive serotonergic effects by the combination of Tramadol and Ondansetron 
     Increased risk of prolong QT interval Click to Show/Hide Mechanism Graph
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      Drug Name Tramadol Ondansetron
      Mechanism 2 Prolong QT interval Prolong QT interval
      Key Mechanism Factor 3
Factor Name QT interval
Factor Description Long QT syndrome is a heart signaling disorder that can cause a fast, chaotic heartbeat (arrhythmia). Many people may not exhibit symptoms, and usually the condition is detected during routine medical tests. In others, the most common symptoms include: sudden fainting, palpitations, dizziness, seizures, sudden death.
      Mechanism Description
  • Increased risk of prolong QT interval by the combination of Tramadol and Ondansetron 

Recommended Action
      Management Coadministration of 5-HT3 receptor antagonists with tramadol should generally be avoided. Patients should be closely monitored for symptoms of the serotonin syndrome during treatment. Particular caution is warranted when initiating or increasing the dosages of these agents. In addition, the potential risk for serotonin syndrome should be considered even when administering serotonergic agents sequentially, as some agents may demonstrate a prolonged elimination half-life. If serotonin syndrome develops or is suspected during the course of therapy, all serotonergic agents should be discontinued immediately and supportive care rendered as necessary. Moderately ill patients may benefit from the administration of a serotonin antagonist (e.g., cyproheptadine, chlorpromazine). Severe cases should be managed under consultation with a toxicologist and may require sedation, neuromuscular paralysis, intubation, and mechanical ventilation in addition to the other measures. The possibility of a diminished therapeutic response to tramadol should also be considered during concomitant therapy with 5-HT3 receptor antagonists. Due to the potential for additive effects on the QT interval, ECG monitoring may also be appropriate. Particular care should be exercised in patients suspected to be at an increased risk of torsade de pointes. Patients should be advised to seek prompt medical attention if they experience symptoms that could indicate the occurrence of torsade de pointes such as dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, palpitation, irregular heart rhythm, shortness of breath, or syncope.

References
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