Drug interactions
Diazepam + Vecuronium
Severity: Minor
Diazepam and Vecuronium: minor interaction.
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Summary
Diazepam can slightly change the response to nondepolarizing blockers such as vecuronium, but the effect is inconsistent and small. Muscle relaxation from the benzodiazepine may in fact add to the blockade.
What this interaction means in plain words
Diazepam 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.
Diazepam belongs to Musculoskeletal; Vecuronium belongs to Musculoskeletal.
Why it happens
Central muscle relaxation by diazepam with possible minor effects on neuromuscular transmission; the direction of effect is not well established.
What to do
Dose vecuronium according to train-of-four monitoring rather than a fixed dose.
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 Diazepam
Other interactions of Vecuronium
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Diazepam with Vecuronium?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Diazepam 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. Diazepam can slightly change the response to nondepolarizing blockers such as vecuronium, but the effect is inconsistent and small. Muscle relaxation from the benzodiazepine may in fact add to the blockade.
How serious is the interaction between Diazepam 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: Dose vecuronium according to train-of-four monitoring rather than a fixed dose.
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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