Drug Interaction Report
1 potential interaction and/or warning found for the following 2 drugs:
- LGG (dyphylline / guaifenesin)
- mivacurium
Interactions between your drugs
dyphylline mivacurium
Applies to: LGG (dyphylline / guaifenesin), mivacurium
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.
References (3)
- Daller JA, Erstad B, Rosado L, Otto C, Putnam CW (1991) "Aminophylline antagonizes the neuromuscular blockade of pancuronium but not vecuronium." Crit Care Med, 19, p. 983-5
- Doll DC, Rosenberg H (1979) "Antagonism of neuromuscular blockage by theophylline." Anesth Analg, 58, p. 139-40
- Azar I, Kumar D, Betcher AM (1982) "Resistance to pancuronium in an asthmatic patient treated with aminophylline and steroids." Can Anaesth Soc J, 29, p. 280-2
Drug and food interactions
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Therapeutic duplication warnings
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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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