Deskripsi

Concurrent use of diazepam and oxycodone dramatically increases the risk of fatal respiratory depression, per FDA boxed warning.

Mekanisme

Additive CNS depression via GABA-A (diazepam) and mu-opioid receptor (oxycodone) pathways; concurrent use reduces hypoxic ventilatory response.

Signifikansi Klinis

Patients receiving both agents show substantially higher rates of emergency department visits and overdose deaths.

Penatalaksanaan

Avoid combination or use the lowest possible doses for the shortest duration; co-prescribe naloxone and educate patients.

Penyangkalan Medis

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Data sources: ChEMBL, PubChem, DailyMed.