Details of Drug Interaction

Details of Drug-Drug Interaction

 Drug General Information (ID: DDIG0QU37I)
  Drug Name Nitroprusside Drug Info Apomorphine Drug Info
  Drug Type Small molecule Small molecule
  Therapeutic Class Antihypertensive Agents Dopaminergic Antiparkinsonism Agents
  Structure

 Mechanism of Nitroprusside-Apomorphine Interaction (Severity Level: Moderate)
     Additive hypotensive effects Click to Show/Hide Mechanism Graph
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      Drug Name Nitroprusside Apomorphine
      Mechanism 1 Antihypertensive agent
Guanylate cyclase  Agonist 		Antihypertensive agent
      Key Mechanism Factor 1
Factor Name Guanylate cyclase soluble Structure Sequence
Protein Family Adenylyl cyclase class-4/guanylyl cyclase family
Protein Function
There are two types of guanylate cyclases: soluble forms and membrane-associated receptor forms. Activated by nitric oxide in the presence of magnesium or manganese ions.
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      Mechanism Description
  • Additive hypotensive effects by the combination of Nitroprusside and Apomorphine 
      Mechanism 2 Antihypertensive agent
Guanylate cyclase  Agonist 		Hypotensive effects
      Key Mechanism Factor 2
Factor Name Guanylate cyclase soluble Structure Sequence
Protein Family Adenylyl cyclase class-4/guanylyl cyclase family
Protein Function
There are two types of guanylate cyclases: soluble forms and membrane-associated receptor forms. Activated by nitric oxide in the presence of magnesium or manganese ions.
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      Mechanism Description
  • Additive hypotensive effects by the combination of Nitroprusside and Apomorphine 

Recommended Action
      Management Caution and close monitoring for altered efficacy and safety are recommended if patients receive apomorphine with an antihypertensive agent or vasodilator. Patients should be made aware of the possible side effects (e.g., dizziness, lightheadedness, orthostasis) and be cautioned about driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous tasks. They should also be advised to avoid rising abruptly from a sitting or recumbent position and to contact their physician if they experience symptoms of hypotension such as dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting.

References
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3 Product Information. Apokyn (apomorphine). Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc, Morgantown, WV.