Drug interactions
Atracurium + Omadacycline
Severity: Minor
Atracurium and Omadacycline: minor interaction.
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Summary
Tetracycline-class drugs have been linked to potentiation of neuromuscular blockade, but no specific data exist for omadacycline. Any effect is likely small, though delayed recovery is conceivable.
What this interaction means in plain words
Atracurium and Omadacycline 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; Omadacycline belongs to Anti Bacterial.
Why it happens
Possible weak impairment of neuromuscular transmission by tetracycline-class agents; not well established for omadacycline.
What to do
Monitor neuromuscular blockade with train-of-four during surgery and titrate atracurium 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 Omadacycline
- Acitretin + Omadacycline Contraindicated
- Isotretinoin + Omadacycline Major
- Omadacycline + Tretinoin Major
- Aluminum hydroxide + Omadacycline Moderate
- Amoxicillin-clavulanic acid + Omadacycline Moderate
- Amoxicillin + Omadacycline Moderate
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Atracurium with Omadacycline?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Atracurium and Omadacycline have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Tetracycline-class drugs have been linked to potentiation of neuromuscular blockade, but no specific data exist for omadacycline. Any effect is likely small, though delayed recovery is conceivable.
How serious is the interaction between Atracurium and Omadacycline?
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 train-of-four during surgery and titrate 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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