Drug Interactions between irinotecan and succinylcholine
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- irinotecan
- succinylcholine
Interactions between your drugs
succinylcholine irinotecan
Applies to: succinylcholine and irinotecan
Theoretically, irinotecan may augment the pharmacologic effect of depolarizing neuromuscular blocking agents due to its anticholinesterase activity. Depolarizing neuromuscular blocking agents are rapidly hydrolyzed by plasma cholinesterase, thus inhibitors of cholinesterase may reduce their clearance from plasma and prolong their effect. However, the interaction has not been studied or reported in a clinical setting.
References (2)
- (2001) "Product Information. Anectine (succinylcholine)." Glaxo Wellcome
- (2001) "Product Information. Camptosar (irinotecan)." Pharmacia and Upjohn
Drug and food interactions
No alcohol/food interactions were found. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
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.
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. |
Further information
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