Drug Interaction Report
1 potential interaction and/or warning found for the following 2 drugs:
- magnesium sulfate
- Norcuron (vecuronium)
Interactions between your drugs
vecuronium magnesium sulfate
Applies to: Norcuron (vecuronium), magnesium sulfate
MONITOR: Magnesium salts may enhance the effects of nondepolarizing neuromuscular blocking agents. One study showed a 25% increase in vecuronium potency after intravenous administration of 40 mg/kg of magnesium sulfate.
MANAGEMENT: Patients should be closely monitored for excessive or prolonged neuromuscular blockade and ventilatory support should be immediately available.
References (2)
- (2001) "Product Information. Norcuron (vecuronium)." Organon
- Fuchs-Buder T, Wilder-Smith OH, Borgeat A, Tassonyi E (1995) "Interaction of magnesium sulphate with vecuronium-induced neuromuscular block." Br J Anaesth, 74, p. 405-9
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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. |
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