Drug interactions
Iloperidone + Rocuronium
Severity: Minor
Iloperidone and Rocuronium: minor interaction.
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Summary
No well-established interaction exists between iloperidone and rocuronium, and an oral absorption effect is not relevant to an intravenous neuromuscular blocker. Iloperidone may cause sedation and QT prolongation, but these do not directly alter rocuronium's action.
What this interaction means in plain words
Iloperidone and Rocuronium 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; Rocuronium belongs to Musculoskeletal.
Why it happens
No established mechanism; possible minor additive sedative or autonomic effects.
What to do
No specific change is needed; titrate rocuronium by neuromuscular monitoring and consider the ECG for QT risk with 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 Rocuronium
Other interactions of Iloperidone
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- Amitriptyline + Iloperidone Major
- Anagrelide + Iloperidone Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Iloperidone with Rocuronium?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Iloperidone and Rocuronium have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. No well-established interaction exists between iloperidone and rocuronium, and an oral absorption effect is not relevant to an intravenous neuromuscular blocker. Iloperidone may cause sedation and QT prolongation, but these do not directly alter rocuronium's action.
How serious is the interaction between Iloperidone and Rocuronium?
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 specific change is needed; titrate rocuronium by neuromuscular monitoring and consider the ECG for QT risk with iloperidone.
What other medicines interact with Rocuronium?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Rocuronium with, for example, Amikacin, Bacitracin-neomycin-polymyxin, Capreomycin. The full list is on the Rocuronium page.
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