Drug Interaction Report

Ganaxolone and Morphine Injection: Interaction Details

Name: Ganaxolone and Morphine Injection Interaction
Creator: Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS

A pharmacist-reviewed analysis of the Ganaxolone and Morphine Injection interaction: the documented clinical effects, severity rating, onset, mechanism, and management considerations, with cited references throughout.

AI-assisted, pharmacist-reviewed · Source data updated Aug 8, 2026 · Sources: FDA labeling, DDInter 2.0, cited literature

Ganaxolone

Ztalmy

Morphine Injection

Astramorph® PF Duramorph Duramorph® Infumorph Infumorph® Kadian Mitigo MS Contin

Medically reviewed by

Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS

Updated Aug 8, 2026

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Interaction severity

Moderate

Can be significant — usually manageable with monitoring.

Minor

Moderate

Major

Contraindicated

How we grade severity & evidence

Severity levels

Contraindicated: These should generally not be used together.
Major: Potentially serious — often needs a change or close monitoring.
Moderate: Can be significant — usually manageable with monitoring.
Minor: Usually limited clinical impact.

Evidence grades

Established: Well documented — supported by controlled studies or strong clinical data.
Probable: Good supporting evidence, though not definitively proven.
Suspected: Some evidence suggests this interaction, but it is not well established.
Possible: Limited or conflicting evidence; the interaction may occur.
Theoretical: Predicted from the drugs' pharmacology; not yet confirmed in people.

Ratings come from the documented interaction literature and are reviewed by a pharmacist. They describe the documented risk of the combination, not what will necessarily happen to you — your dose, timing, and health picture all matter.

Of 30 documented Ganaxolone interactions, 21 are rated moderate — including this one.

Onset

unspecified

Evidence

theoretical

Severity

Moderate

What happens

An increased risk of somnolence and sedation

Interaction Deep Dive

Concomitant use of ganaxolone with CNS depressants may increase the risk of somnolence and sedation. Monitor patients for somnolence and sedation, and advise patients not to drive or operate machinery until they have gained sufficient experience on ganaxolone to gauge whether it adversely affects their ability to drive or operate machinery¹.

Why it happens (mechanism)

Additive CNS depression

Common questions

Can I take Ganaxolone and Morphine Injection together?

An increased risk of somnolence and sedation Always confirm with your pharmacist or prescriber before making any change.

How serious is the Ganaxolone and Morphine Injection interaction?

It is rated moderate. Can be significant — usually manageable with monitoring.

How quickly could this interaction happen?

The documented onset is "unspecified". The timing of this interaction is not well characterized.

How strong is the evidence for this interaction?

The evidence is graded "theoretical". Predicted from the drugs' pharmacology; not yet confirmed in people.

Questions for your pharmacist

Does my dose of Ganaxolone or Morphine Injection need adjusting while I take them together?
What symptoms should prompt me to call you or my prescriber right away?
Does the timing of my doses matter for this combination?
Is there anything you'd monitor while I'm on both?

References (1)

Product Information: ZTALMY® oral suspension, ganaxolone oral suspension. Marinus Pharmaceuticals Inc (per FDA), Radnor, PA, 2025. DailyMed

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