Drug interactions
Atropine iv / + Pancuronium
Severity: Minor
Atropine iv / and Pancuronium: minor interaction.
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Summary
Both atropine and pancuronium increase heart rate through vagal blockade, so combined use can cause marked tachycardia. This is of concern in patients with coronary disease or arrhythmia.
What this interaction means in plain words
Atropine iv / and Pancuronium have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Why it happens
Additive muscarinic blockade at the heart, with pancuronium also having intrinsic vagolytic activity.
What to do
Monitor heart rate and ECG, and avoid unnecessary atropine doses in patients who develop tachycardia.
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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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Atropine iv / with Pancuronium?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Atropine iv / and Pancuronium have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Both atropine and pancuronium increase heart rate through vagal blockade, so combined use can cause marked tachycardia. This is of concern in patients with coronary disease or arrhythmia.
How serious is the interaction between Atropine iv / and Pancuronium?
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 heart rate and ECG, and avoid unnecessary atropine doses in patients who develop tachycardia.
What other medicines interact with Pancuronium?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Pancuronium with, for example, Amikacin, Bacitracin-neomycin-polymyxin, Capreomycin. The full list is on the Pancuronium page.
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