Acute Porphyria Drugs

N02AE01 - Buprenorphine

Not porphyrinogenic
NP

Rationale
Substrate of CYP3A4. Inhibitor of CYPs 3A4, 2D6, 1A1, 1A2, 2B6, 2C19, 2C8, 2C9, 2E1. Several references consider it safe. Significant clinical experience points to non-porphyrinogenicity.
Chemical description
Partial opioid antagonist used in postoperative pain and in Sweden also repeatedly in acute porphyric crises. Metabolized by CYP3A4.
Personal communication
Without adverse reaction frequently used during acute porphyric crises (Sweden).
IPNet drug reports
Uneventful use reported in 6 patients with acute porphyria.
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References
# Citation details PubMed ID
1. Porphyrias.
James MF, Hift RJ. Br J Anaesth. 2000 Jul; 85(1):143-53.
10928003
Porphyria Drug Lists
2. Australian List
Australian Porphyria Association No longer maintained
3. French List
Centre Français des Porphyries
4. EPI List
European Porphyria Initiative No longer maintained
5. South African List
Porphyria South Africa No longer maintained
Tradenames

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