Drug interactions
Atracurium + Orphenadrin
Severity: Minor
Atracurium and Orphenadrin: minor interaction.
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Summary
Atracurium is a non-depolarizing neuromuscular blocker, and orphenadrine has weak antimuscarinic and some neuromuscular effects. Any clinically meaningful additive effect is not well established and the combination is rarely relevant outside of anesthesia.
What this interaction means in plain words
Atracurium and Orphenadrin 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; Orphenadrin belongs to Musculoskeletal.
Why it happens
Possible additive effects on neuromuscular or cholinergic transmission; mechanism not firmly established.
What to do
Inform the anesthesia team of orphenadrine use and monitor neuromuscular function with a nerve stimulator during blockade.
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 Orphenadrin
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Atracurium with Orphenadrin?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Atracurium and Orphenadrin 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 is a non-depolarizing neuromuscular blocker, and orphenadrine has weak antimuscarinic and some neuromuscular effects. Any clinically meaningful additive effect is not well established and the combination is rarely relevant outside of anesthesia.
How serious is the interaction between Atracurium and Orphenadrin?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Inform the anesthesia team of orphenadrine use and monitor neuromuscular function with a nerve stimulator during blockade.
What other medicines interact with Orphenadrin?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Orphenadrin with, for example, Alfentanil, Amobarbital, Benzhydrocodone / acetaminophen. The full list is on the Orphenadrin page.
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