Drug interactions
Amlodipine-olmesartan-hydrochlorothiazide + Cisatracurium
Severity: Minor
Amlodipine-olmesartan-hydrochlorothiazide and Cisatracurium: minor interaction.
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Summary
Calcium channel blockers may enhance neuromuscular blockade from cisatracurium, prolonging recovery. Clinical effects are generally modest.
What this interaction means in plain words
Amlodipine-olmesartan-hydrochlorothiazide and Cisatracurium 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-olmesartan-hydrochlorothiazide belongs to Cardiovascular; Cisatracurium belongs to Musculoskeletal.
Why it happens
Calcium channel blockade reduces presynaptic acetylcholine release, adding to neuromuscular blockade.
What to do
Monitor neuromuscular function with a nerve stimulator during anesthesia and titrate the blocker dose accordingly.
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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Other interactions of Amlodipine-olmesartan-hydrochlorothiazide
- Aliskiren + Amlodipine-olmesartan-hydrochlorothiazide Contraindicated
- Amlodipine-olmesartan-hydrochlorothiazide + Dofetilide Contraindicated
- Amlodipine-olmesartan-hydrochlorothiazide + Sparsentan Contraindicated
- Acemetacin + Amlodipine-olmesartan-hydrochlorothiazide Major
- Aldesleukin + Amlodipine-olmesartan-hydrochlorothiazide Major
- Amifostine + Amlodipine-olmesartan-hydrochlorothiazide Major
Other interactions of Cisatracurium
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Amlodipine-olmesartan-hydrochlorothiazide with Cisatracurium?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Amlodipine-olmesartan-hydrochlorothiazide and Cisatracurium 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 neuromuscular blockade from cisatracurium, prolonging recovery. Clinical effects are generally modest.
How serious is the interaction between Amlodipine-olmesartan-hydrochlorothiazide and Cisatracurium?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Monitor neuromuscular function with a nerve stimulator during anesthesia and titrate the blocker dose accordingly.
What other medicines interact with Amlodipine-olmesartan-hydrochlorothiazide?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Amlodipine-olmesartan-hydrochlorothiazide with, for example, Aliskiren, Dofetilide, Sparsentan. The full list is on the Amlodipine-olmesartan-hydrochlorothiazide page.
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