Atracurium and Furosemide
Determining the interaction of Atracurium and Furosemide and the possibility of their joint administration.
In the database of official manuals used in the service creation an interaction registered by statistical results of studies was found, which can either lead to negative consequences for the patient health or strengthen a mutual positive effect. A doctor should be consulted to address the issue of joint drug administration.
Consumer:Using atracurium together with furosemide may enhance or decrease the effects atracurium. You may need a dose adjustment or special test if you use both medications. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
Professional:MONITOR: Loop diuretics may enhance or decrease the effect of nondepolarizing neuromuscular blockers. The mechanism is unknown.
MANAGEMENT: The patient's respiratory status and level of neuromuscular blockade should be closely monitored. The dose of the neuromuscular blocker may require adjustment to achieve the desired effect.
- Scappaticci KA, Ham JA, Sohn YJ, Miller RD, Dretchen KL "Effects of furosemide on the neuromuscular junction." Anesthesiology 57 (1982): 381-8
Generic Name: furosemide
Brand name: Lasix, Diaqua-2, Lo-Aqua
Synonyms: n.a.
In the course of checking the drug compatibility and interactions, data from the following reference sources was used: Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com.
- Atracurium-Furosemide Injection
- Atracurium-Furosemide Oral Solution
- Atracurium-Furosemide Tablets
- Atracurium-FusePaq Fanatrex
- Atracurium-FusePaq Synapryn
- Atracurium-FusePaq Tabradol
- Furosemide-Atracurium Besylate
- Furosemide-Atracurium Besylate Injection
- Furosemide-Atralin
- Furosemide-Atralin Gel
- Furosemide-Atralin Topical
- Furosemide-Atridox