vecuronium and Aerolate jr Interactions

Interactions between vecuronium and Aerolate jr (theophylline)

theophylline and vecuronium (Moderate Drug-Drug)

MONITOR: Methylxanthines may antagonize the effects of neuromuscular blockers. The mechanism is unknown. In patients stabilized on aminophylline, resistance to pancuronium has been reported.

MANAGEMENT: The patient should be monitored for adequate neuromuscular blockade and the dosage adjusted, if necessary.