Drug interactions
Atracurium + Eslicarbazepine
Severity: Minor
Atracurium and Eslicarbazepine: minor interaction.
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Summary
Chronic anticonvulsant therapy, particularly with enzyme-inducing agents, is associated with resistance to some nondepolarizing neuromuscular blockers. Data specific to eslicarbazepine and atracurium are lacking, so any effect is extrapolated and likely small.
What this interaction means in plain words
Atracurium and Eslicarbazepine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Atracurium belongs to Musculoskeletal; Eslicarbazepine belongs to Central Nervous System.
Why it happens
Extrapolated from other anticonvulsants; the mechanism is not established for eslicarbazepine.
What to do
Monitor neuromuscular blockade with a nerve stimulator and adjust atracurium dosing to response.
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 Atracurium
Other interactions of Eslicarbazepine
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- Artemether / lumefantrine + Eslicarbazepine Major
- Avapritinib + Eslicarbazepine Major
- Bedaquiline + Eslicarbazepine Major
- Benzhydrocodone / acetaminophen + Eslicarbazepine Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Atracurium with Eslicarbazepine?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Atracurium and Eslicarbazepine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Chronic anticonvulsant therapy, particularly with enzyme-inducing agents, is associated with resistance to some nondepolarizing neuromuscular blockers. Data specific to eslicarbazepine and atracurium are lacking, so any effect is extrapolated and likely small.
How serious is the interaction between Atracurium and Eslicarbazepine?
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 blockade with a nerve stimulator and adjust atracurium dosing to response.
What other medicines interact with Atracurium?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Atracurium with, for example, Amikacin, Bacitracin-neomycin-polymyxin, Benzhydrocodone / acetaminophen. The full list is on the Atracurium page.
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