Drug interactions
Fenoprofen + Succinylcholine
Severity: Minor
Fenoprofen and Succinylcholine: minor interaction.
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Summary
There is no well-established clinically meaningful interaction between fenoprofen and succinylcholine. Any additive effect on potassium would be small relative to succinylcholine-induced hyperkalemia.
What this interaction means in plain words
Fenoprofen and Succinylcholine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Fenoprofen belongs to Musculoskeletal; Succinylcholine belongs to Musculoskeletal.
Why it happens
No clear mechanism is established; NSAIDs may rarely raise potassium through reduced renal excretion.
What to do
No special action is needed beyond standard perioperative potassium monitoring, particularly in renal impairment.
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 Fenoprofen
- Fenoprofen + Ketorolac Contraindicated
- Fenoprofen + Ketorolac intranasal Contraindicated
- Aceclofenac + Fenoprofen Major
- Acemetacin + Fenoprofen Major
- Acetylsalicylic acid + Fenoprofen Major
- Alteplase + Fenoprofen Major
Other interactions of Succinylcholine
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Fenoprofen with Succinylcholine?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Fenoprofen and Succinylcholine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. There is no well-established clinically meaningful interaction between fenoprofen and succinylcholine. Any additive effect on potassium would be small relative to succinylcholine-induced hyperkalemia.
How serious is the interaction between Fenoprofen and Succinylcholine?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: No special action is needed beyond standard perioperative potassium monitoring, particularly in renal impairment.
What other medicines interact with Fenoprofen?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Fenoprofen with, for example, Ketorolac, Ketorolac intranasal, Aceclofenac. The full list is on the Fenoprofen page.
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