Drug interactions
Methocarbamol + Rimabotulinumtoxinb
Severity: Moderate
Methocarbamol and Rimabotulinumtoxinb: moderate interaction.
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Summary
Muscle relaxants may add to the weakening effect of botulinum toxin and increase the chance of excessive muscle weakness. Rimabotulinumtoxin B also has notable anticholinergic effects such as dry mouth and can cause swallowing difficulty.
What this interaction means in plain words
Methocarbamol and Rimabotulinumtoxinb can affect each other. The combination is often manageable, but it may need a change of dose, a change of timing, or extra checks while both are taken.
Methocarbamol belongs to Musculoskeletal; Rimabotulinumtoxinb belongs to Musculoskeletal.
Why it happens
Pharmacodynamic synergism: neuromuscular blockade from the toxin plus central muscle relaxation.
What to do
Monitor for excessive weakness, dysphagia and respiratory symptoms after injection. Consider reducing or holding methocarbamol around treatment.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Should I take them at different times of day?
- Does the dose of either medicine need to change?
- Is there anything I should avoid, such as alcohol or certain foods, while on both?
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Other interactions of Methocarbamol
Other interactions of Rimabotulinumtoxinb
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- Amitriptyline + Rimabotulinumtoxinb Moderate
- Atracurium + Rimabotulinumtoxinb Moderate
- Atropine + Rimabotulinumtoxinb Moderate
- Baclofen + Rimabotulinumtoxinb Moderate
- Benztropine + Rimabotulinumtoxinb Moderate
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Methocarbamol with Rimabotulinumtoxinb?
MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Methocarbamol and Rimabotulinumtoxinb can affect each other. The combination is often manageable, but it may need a change of dose, a change of timing, or extra checks while both are taken. Muscle relaxants may add to the weakening effect of botulinum toxin and increase the chance of excessive muscle weakness. Rimabotulinumtoxin B also has notable anticholinergic effects such as dry mouth and can cause swallowing difficulty.
How serious is the interaction between Methocarbamol and Rimabotulinumtoxinb?
MediHelp rates it moderate, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Monitor for excessive weakness, dysphagia and respiratory symptoms after injection. Consider reducing or holding methocarbamol around treatment.
What other medicines interact with Methocarbamol?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Methocarbamol with, for example, Alfentanil, Amobarbital, Belladonna and opium. The full list is on the Methocarbamol page.
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