Drug interactions
Amlodipine-atorvastatin + Atracurium
Severity: Minor
Amlodipine-atorvastatin and Atracurium: minor interaction.
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Summary
Calcium channel blockers may enhance and prolong neuromuscular blockade from nondepolarizing agents such as atracurium. The clinical effect is usually small, but recovery from blockade may be slower.
What this interaction means in plain words
Amlodipine-atorvastatin and Atracurium have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Amlodipine-atorvastatin belongs to Cardiovascular; Atracurium belongs to Musculoskeletal.
Why it happens
Calcium channel blockade may reduce presynaptic acetylcholine release, adding to the postsynaptic blockade produced by atracurium.
What to do
Titrate atracurium using neuromuscular monitoring (train-of-four) and be prepared for delayed recovery.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Is there anything I should notice while taking both?
- Do I need to tell my doctor at the next visit?
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Amlodipine-atorvastatin with Atracurium?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Amlodipine-atorvastatin and Atracurium have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Calcium channel blockers may enhance and prolong neuromuscular blockade from nondepolarizing agents such as atracurium. The clinical effect is usually small, but recovery from blockade may be slower.
How serious is the interaction between Amlodipine-atorvastatin and Atracurium?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Titrate atracurium using neuromuscular monitoring (train-of-four) and be prepared for delayed recovery.
What other medicines interact with Amlodipine-atorvastatin?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Amlodipine-atorvastatin with, for example, Amifostine, Apalutamide, Atazanavir. The full list is on the Amlodipine-atorvastatin page.
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