Drug interactions
Atracurium + Huperzine a
Severity: Moderate
Atracurium and Huperzine a: moderate interaction.
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Summary
Huperzine A is a reversible cholinesterase inhibitor supplement that could reduce the effect of nondepolarizing blockers such as atracurium. Clinical data are lacking, so the extent is uncertain.
What this interaction means in plain words
Atracurium and Huperzine a 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.
Why it happens
Cholinesterase inhibition raises junctional acetylcholine, theoretically opposing competitive blockade.
What to do
Ask about supplement use before surgery and monitor train-of-four, titrating atracurium to response.
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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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Atracurium with Huperzine a?
MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Atracurium and Huperzine a 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. Huperzine A is a reversible cholinesterase inhibitor supplement that could reduce the effect of nondepolarizing blockers such as atracurium. Clinical data are lacking, so the extent is uncertain.
How serious is the interaction between Atracurium and Huperzine a?
MediHelp rates it moderate, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Ask about supplement use before surgery and monitor train-of-four, titrating atracurium 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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