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Drug Interactions between bupivacaine / fentanyl and Cardioquin

This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:

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Moderate

quiNIDine BUPivacaine

Applies to: Cardioquin (quinidine) and bupivacaine / fentanyl

Consumer information for this interaction is not currently available.

MONITOR: Amide-type local anesthetics (e.g., lidocaine, bupivacaine, ropivacaine) may have additive cardiac effects when coadministered with class I antiarrhythmic agents. In general, the toxic effects of amide-type anesthetics when coadministered with structurally related antiarrhythmic agents are additive and potentially synergistic which may lead to bradycardia, chest pain, heart block, arrhythmias, ECG abnormalities, and cardiac arrest. The clinical significance of the interaction has not been established.

MANAGEMENT: If coadministration of amide-type local anesthetics with class I antiarrhythmic agents (e.g., procainamide, mexiletine, disopyramide) is required, caution and clinical monitoring are recommended for additive cardiac effects. Advise patients to contact their physician if they experience adverse effects such as chest pain, palpitations, nausea, vomiting, lightheadedness, nervousness, dizziness, or tremors.

References

  1. "Product Information. Lidocaine Hydrochloride (lidocaine)." Hospira Healthcare Corporation (2015):
  2. "Product Information. Lidocaine Hydrochloride (lidocaine)." Hameln Pharma Ltd (2022):
  3. "Product Information. Xylocaine HCl (lidocaine)." Aspen Pharmacare Australia Pty Ltd (2022):

Drug and food interactions

Major

fentaNYL food

Applies to: bupivacaine / fentanyl

Do not use alcohol or medications that contain alcohol while you are receiving treatment with fentaNYL. This may increase nervous system side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, lightheadedness, difficulty concentrating, and impairment in thinking and judgment. In severe cases, low blood pressure, respiratory distress, fainting, coma, or even death may occur. You should also avoid consuming grapefruit and grapefruit juice, as this may increase the blood levels and effects of fentanyl. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions on how to take this or other medications you are prescribed. Do not use more than the recommended dose of fentaNYL, and avoid activities requiring mental alertness such as driving or operating hazardous machinery until you know how the medication affects you. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medication without first talking to your doctor.

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Moderate

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.

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Therapeutic duplication warnings

No warnings were found for your selected drugs.

Therapeutic duplication warnings are only returned when drugs within the same group exceed the recommended therapeutic duplication maximum.

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Drug Interaction Classification

These classifications are only a guideline. The relevance of a particular drug interaction to a specific individual is difficult to determine. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting or stopping any medication.
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.
Unknown No interaction information available.

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