Drug interactions
Cyclobenzaprine + Vecuronium
Severity: Minor
Cyclobenzaprine and Vecuronium: minor interaction.
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Summary
Vecuronium is a nondepolarising neuromuscular blocker and cyclobenzaprine is a centrally acting muscle relaxant. An additive effect on blockade is theoretical and likely small.
What this interaction means in plain words
Cyclobenzaprine and Vecuronium have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Cyclobenzaprine belongs to Musculoskeletal; Vecuronium belongs to Musculoskeletal.
Why it happens
Possible additive muscle relaxation; mostly theoretical.
What to do
Monitor neuromuscular function with train-of-four and titrate vecuronium to effect. Confirm full recovery before extubation.
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 Cyclobenzaprine
- Cyclobenzaprine + Isocarboxazid Contraindicated
- Cyclobenzaprine + Linezolid Contraindicated
- Cyclobenzaprine + Phenelzine Contraindicated
- Cyclobenzaprine + Safinamide Contraindicated
- Cyclobenzaprine + Selegiline Contraindicated
- Cyclobenzaprine + Selegiline transdermal Contraindicated
Other interactions of Vecuronium
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Cyclobenzaprine with Vecuronium?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Cyclobenzaprine and Vecuronium have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Vecuronium is a nondepolarising neuromuscular blocker and cyclobenzaprine is a centrally acting muscle relaxant. An additive effect on blockade is theoretical and likely small.
How serious is the interaction between Cyclobenzaprine and Vecuronium?
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 function with train-of-four and titrate vecuronium to effect. Confirm full recovery before extubation.
What other medicines interact with Cyclobenzaprine?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Cyclobenzaprine with, for example, Isocarboxazid, Linezolid, Phenelzine. The full list is on the Cyclobenzaprine page.
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