Drug interactions
Sulbactam / durlobactam + Verapamil
Severity: Minor
Sulbactam / durlobactam and Verapamil: minor interaction.
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For healthcare professionals — reference only. This page is a brief summary, not medical advice and not a substitute for official labeling or clinical judgement. Always verify before prescribing or dispensing.
Summary
Verapamil is not a recognized inhibitor of the renal transporters involved in sulbactam clearance. No clinically meaningful interaction has been established.
What this interaction means in plain words
Sulbactam / durlobactam and Verapamil 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
No established mechanism; the proposed transporter effect is theoretical.
What to do
No dose adjustment is needed. Treat as usual and monitor clinical 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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- Pimozide + Verapamil Contraindicated
- Acebutolol + Verapamil Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Sulbactam / durlobactam with Verapamil?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Sulbactam / durlobactam and Verapamil have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Verapamil is not a recognized inhibitor of the renal transporters involved in sulbactam clearance. No clinically meaningful interaction has been established.
How serious is the interaction between Sulbactam / durlobactam and Verapamil?
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 dose adjustment is needed. Treat as usual and monitor clinical response.
What other medicines interact with Verapamil?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Verapamil with, for example, Dofetilide, Flibanserin, Lomitapide. The full list is on the Verapamil page.
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