Drug interactions between Inderide and Tonocard
| Results for the following 2 drugs: |
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| Inderide (hydrochlorothiazide/propranolol) |
| Tonocard (tocainide) |
Interactions between your selected drugs
propranolol ↔ tocainide
Applies to:Inderide (hydrochlorothiazide/propranolol) and Tonocard (tocainide)
MONITOR: The concomitant use of tocainide and beta-blockers may have additive effects on cardiac index, left ventricular function, and pulmonary wedge pressure. While significant interactions have not been reported in studies, cases of asystole have been reported in patients with preexisting electrophysiologic abnormalities after tocainide and metoprolol were coadministered. The mechanism is not known, but may be related to an additive effect on the sinus node or conduction system, especially in patients with sick sinus syndrome. Cases of confusion and paranoia have also been reported after coadministration of tocainide and propranolol.
MANAGEMENT: The concomitant use of tocainide and beta blockers should probably be avoided in patients with atrioventricular conduction abnormalities or sick sinus syndrome. This combination should be used cautiously in other patients, with careful dose titration and close clinical and electrocardiographic monitoring for efficacy and safety.
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Drug Interaction Classification
The classifications below are a guideline only. The relevance of a particular drug interaction to a specific patient is difficult to determine using this tool alone given the large number of variables that may apply.
| Major | Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. |
| Moderate | Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. |
| Minor | 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. |
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