Etomidate and Verapamil Long-Acting Capsules
Determining the interaction of Etomidate and Verapamil Long-Acting Capsules 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 etomidate together with verapamil may increase the effects of etomidate. You should be closely monitored for prolong breathing cessation. 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: Verapamil may enhance the anesthetic effect of etomidate. Prolonged anesthesia and profound respiratory depression could result. The mechanism is unknown.
MANAGEMENT: The clinician should be aware of the risk of respiratory arrest and the need for close monitoring and ventilatory support.
- Moore C "Potentiation of etomidate anesthesia by verapamil: a report of two cases." Hosp Pharm 24 (1989): 24
Generic Name: verapamil
Brand name: Calan, Isoptin SR, Verelan, Isoptin, Calan SR, Isoptin IV, Covera-HS, Verelan PM
Synonyms: Verapamil
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.
- Etomidate-Verapamil Long-Acting Tablets
- Etomidate-Verapamil oral/injection
- Etomidate-Verapamil Sustained-Release Capsules
- Etomidate-Verdeso
- Etomidate-Verdrocet
- Etomidate-Verelan
- Verapamil Long-Acting Capsules-Etonogestrel
- Verapamil Long-Acting Capsules-Etonogestrel implant
- Verapamil Long-Acting Capsules-Etonogestrel Intradermal
- Verapamil Long-Acting Capsules-Etopophos
- Verapamil Long-Acting Capsules-Etopophos (Etoposide Injection)
- Verapamil Long-Acting Capsules-Etopophos (Etoposide Phosphate)