Drug interactions
Iloperidone + Pancuronium
Severity: Minor
Iloperidone and Pancuronium: minor interaction.
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Summary
Iloperidone can cause QT prolongation and orthostatic hypotension, which may matter in the perioperative setting, whereas pancuronium can raise heart rate. There is no established direct effect on neuromuscular blockade.
What this interaction means in plain words
Iloperidone 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.
Iloperidone belongs to Central Nervous System; Pancuronium belongs to Musculoskeletal.
Why it happens
No established direct interaction; additive hemodynamic and cardiac effects are possible.
What to do
Monitor ECG and blood pressure during anesthesia in patients taking iloperidone.
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 Pancuronium
Other interactions of Iloperidone
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- Alfuzosin + Iloperidone Major
- Amiodarone + Iloperidone Major
- Amisulpride + Iloperidone Major
- Amitriptyline + Iloperidone Major
- Anagrelide + Iloperidone Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Iloperidone with Pancuronium?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Iloperidone 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. Iloperidone can cause QT prolongation and orthostatic hypotension, which may matter in the perioperative setting, whereas pancuronium can raise heart rate. There is no established direct effect on neuromuscular blockade.
How serious is the interaction between Iloperidone 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 ECG and blood pressure during anesthesia in patients taking iloperidone.
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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