Drug interactions
Amphotericin b + Atracurium
Severity: Moderate
Amphotericin b and Atracurium: moderate interaction.
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Summary
Amphotericin B can cause hypokalemia, which may potentiate non-depolarising neuromuscular blockade. This may prolong paralysis and delay recovery of respiratory function after surgery or in ventilated patients.
What this interaction means in plain words
Amphotericin b and Atracurium can affect each other. The combination is often manageable, but it may need a change of dose, a change of timing, or extra checks while both are taken.
Amphotericin b belongs to Anti Fungals; Atracurium belongs to Musculoskeletal.
Why it happens
Amphotericin-induced hypokalemia enhances the effect of non-depolarising neuromuscular blockers.
What to do
Check and correct serum potassium and magnesium before and during neuromuscular blockade. Monitor neuromuscular function with train-of-four and titrate the dose accordingly.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Should I take them at different times of day?
- Does the dose of either medicine need to change?
- Is there anything I should avoid, such as alcohol or certain foods, while on both?
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- Amphotericin b + Cephaloridine Major
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Amphotericin b with Atracurium?
MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Amphotericin b and Atracurium can affect each other. The combination is often manageable, but it may need a change of dose, a change of timing, or extra checks while both are taken. Amphotericin B can cause hypokalemia, which may potentiate non-depolarising neuromuscular blockade. This may prolong paralysis and delay recovery of respiratory function after surgery or in ventilated patients.
How serious is the interaction between Amphotericin b and Atracurium?
MediHelp rates it moderate, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Check and correct serum potassium and magnesium before and during neuromuscular blockade. Monitor neuromuscular function with train-of-four and titrate the dose accordingly.
What other medicines interact with Amphotericin b?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Amphotericin b with, for example, Cidofovir, Adefovir, Amikacin. The full list is on the Amphotericin b page.
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