Drug interactions
Diazepam + Rapacuronium
Severity: Minor
Diazepam and Rapacuronium: minor interaction.
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Summary
Benzodiazepines have muscle relaxant properties and could in theory modify neuromuscular blockade. Diazepam may slightly reduce the effect of nondepolarizing blockers, and the interaction is of little practical importance. Rapacuronium has been withdrawn from most markets.
What this interaction means in plain words
Diazepam and Rapacuronium 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
Proposed pharmacodynamic effect at the neuromuscular junction; not well established.
What to do
Monitor neuromuscular blockade with a peripheral nerve stimulator and titrate the relaxant to effect.
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 Diazepam with Rapacuronium?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Diazepam and Rapacuronium have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Benzodiazepines have muscle relaxant properties and could in theory modify neuromuscular blockade. Diazepam may slightly reduce the effect of nondepolarizing blockers, and the interaction is of little practical importance. Rapacuronium has been withdrawn from most markets.
How serious is the interaction between Diazepam and Rapacuronium?
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 a peripheral nerve stimulator and titrate the relaxant to effect.
What other medicines interact with Diazepam?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Diazepam with, for example, Calcium / magnesium / potassium / sodium oxybates, Alfentanil, Alprazolam. The full list is on the Diazepam page.
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