Drug Interactions between Cardioquin and lidocaine / sodium bicarbonate
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- Cardioquin (quinidine)
- lidocaine/sodium bicarbonate
Interactions between your drugs
quiNIDine lidocaine
Applies to: Cardioquin (quinidine) and lidocaine / sodium bicarbonate
Using quiNIDine together with lidocaine may have additive effects and can affect the rhythm of your heart. Contact your doctor if you experience chest pain, palpitations, nausea, vomiting, lightheadedness, nervousness, dizziness, or tremors. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
quiNIDine sodium bicarbonate
Applies to: Cardioquin (quinidine) and lidocaine / sodium bicarbonate
Sodium bicarbonate may increase the blood levels and effects of quiNIDine in some people. Contact your doctor if you experience ringing in the ears, hearing loss, visual problems, diarrhea, headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, or fast or pounding heartbeats during treatment with these medications, as they may be symptoms of excessive effects of quiNIDine. You may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely use both medications. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
Drug and food interactions
quiNIDine food
Applies to: Cardioquin (quinidine)
Do not consume grapefruit or grapefruit juice during treatment with quiNIDine unless specifically directed otherwise by your doctor. Grapefruit and grapefruit juice can interact with quiNIDine and increase the levels of quiNIDine in your body. If you are already consuming grapefruit products, do not increase or decrease the amount of these products in your diet without first talking to your doctor.
lidocaine food
Applies to: lidocaine / sodium bicarbonate
Grapefruit juice may increase the blood levels of lidocaine, which may increase the risk of side effects such as low blood pressure, slow heart rate, irregular heart rhythm, difficulty breathing and convulsions. Cigarette smoking may reduce the blood levels of lidocaine, which may make the medication less effective. It is best to avoid smoking during lidocaine therapy. Consuming cruciferous vegetables (e.G., broccoli, brussels sprouts) may also reduce the blood levels of lidocaine. Talk to a healthcare professional if you have any questions or concerns. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
Therapeutic duplication warnings
Therapeutic duplication is the use of more than one medicine from the same drug category or therapeutic class to treat the same condition. This can be intentional in cases where drugs with similar actions are used together for demonstrated therapeutic benefit. It can also be unintentional in cases where a patient has been treated by more than one doctor, or had prescriptions filled at more than one pharmacy, and can have potentially adverse consequences.
Antiarrhythmics
Therapeutic duplication
The recommended maximum number of medicines in the 'antiarrhythmics' category to be taken concurrently is usually one. Your list includes two medicines belonging to the 'antiarrhythmics' category:
- Cardioquin (quinidine)
- lidocaine/sodium bicarbonate
Note: In certain circumstances, the benefits of taking this combination of drugs may outweigh any risks. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your medications or dosage.
Group i antiarrhythmics
Therapeutic duplication
The recommended maximum number of medicines in the 'group I antiarrhythmics' category to be taken concurrently is usually one. Your list includes two medicines belonging to the 'group I antiarrhythmics' category:
- Cardioquin (quinidine)
- lidocaine/sodium bicarbonate
Note: In certain circumstances, the benefits of taking this combination of drugs may outweigh any risks. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your medications or dosage.
See also
Drug Interaction Classification
Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan. | |
No interaction information available. |
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