Drug interactions
Sodium sulfate / ?magnesium sulfate / potassium chloride + Vecuronium
Severity: Minor
Sodium sulfate / ?magnesium sulfate / potassium chloride and Vecuronium: minor interaction.
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Summary
This is an oral bowel-preparation product containing magnesium. Systemic magnesium can enhance neuromuscular blockade, but oral absorption is limited, so the effect is mainly relevant with large doses or renal impairment.
What this interaction means in plain words
Sodium sulfate / ?magnesium sulfate / potassium chloride and Vecuronium 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
Magnesium inhibits presynaptic acetylcholine release and reduces end-plate sensitivity, potentiating nondepolarizing blockers.
What to do
Check electrolytes and renal function before surgery after bowel preparation and monitor train-of-four, adjusting vecuronium dose to response.
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 Sodium sulfate / ?magnesium sulfate / potassium chloride with Vecuronium?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Sodium sulfate / ?magnesium sulfate / potassium chloride and Vecuronium have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. This is an oral bowel-preparation product containing magnesium. Systemic magnesium can enhance neuromuscular blockade, but oral absorption is limited, so the effect is mainly relevant with large doses or renal impairment.
How serious is the interaction between Sodium sulfate / ?magnesium sulfate / potassium chloride and Vecuronium?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Check electrolytes and renal function before surgery after bowel preparation and monitor train-of-four, adjusting vecuronium dose to response.
What other medicines interact with Vecuronium?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Vecuronium with, for example, Amikacin, Bacitracin-neomycin-polymyxin, Capreomycin. The full list is on the Vecuronium page.
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