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Arduan and Alcohol/Food Interactions

There is 1 alcohol/food/lifestyle interaction with Arduan (pipecuronium).

Moderate

Pipecuronium Obesity

Moderate Potential Hazard, High plausibility

neuromuscular blocking agents - obesity

A few of the neuromuscular blocking agents, including doxacurium, mivacurium and pipecuronium, may have prolonged and/or enhanced effects in obese patients (i.e. weight >= 30% over ideal body weight for height). Dosing of these agents should be based on ideal body weight in obese patients.

References (2)
  1. (2001) "Product Information. Mivacron (mivacurium)." Glaxo Wellcome
  2. (2001) "Product Information. Nuromax (doxacurium)." Glaxo Wellcome

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Arduan drug interactions

There are 156 drug interactions with Arduan (pipecuronium).

Arduan disease interactions

There are 5 disease interactions with Arduan (pipecuronium) which include:

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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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