Drug interactions
Isradipine + Pancuronium
Severity: Minor
Isradipine and Pancuronium: minor interaction.
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Summary
Calcium channel blockers may modestly potentiate non-depolarizing neuromuscular blockers. Clinical effect is usually small, but recovery may be slower.
What this interaction means in plain words
Isradipine 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.
Why it happens
Calcium channel blockade reduces presynaptic acetylcholine release and adds to postsynaptic blockade.
What to do
Titrate pancuronium using train-of-four monitoring and expect possibly longer recovery.
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 Isradipine with Pancuronium?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Isradipine 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. Calcium channel blockers may modestly potentiate non-depolarizing neuromuscular blockers. Clinical effect is usually small, but recovery may be slower.
How serious is the interaction between Isradipine 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: Titrate pancuronium using train-of-four monitoring and expect possibly longer recovery.
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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