Fentanyl transdermal skin patch and Succinylcholine
Determining the interaction of Fentanyl transdermal skin patch and Succinylcholine 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 fentaNYL together with succinylcholine during surgery may increase the risk of cardiovascular side effects such as irregular heart beat or low blood pressure. You will need to be closely monitored by your doctor and/or anesthesiologist to safely 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: Alfentanil or fentanyl, when combined with neuromuscular blocking agents during surgical procedures, may adversely affect cardiovascular function. Tachycardia, bradycardia, and/or hypotension may result.
MANAGEMENT: The patient should be monitored closely for altered hemodynamics.
- "Product Information. Alfenta (alfentanil)." Janssen Pharmaceutica, Titusville, NJ.
- Taylor B, MacEwen P "Asystole after alfentanil-succinylcholine." Can J Anaesth 36 (1989): 255-6
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Generic Name: fentanyl
Brand name: Duragesic, Abstral, Fentora, Subsys, Actiq, Ionsys, Lazanda, Onsolis, Sublimaze
Synonyms: Fentanyl Patch, FentaNYL
Generic Name: succinylcholine
Brand name: Anectine, Quelicin
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.
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- Fentanyl transdermal skin patch-Sucralfate Oral Suspension
- Fentanyl transdermal skin patch-Sucralfate Suspension
- Succinylcholine-Fentanyl Transdermal System
- Succinylcholine-Fentanyl, Fentanyl Citrate, Fentanyl Hydrochloride
- Succinylcholine-Fentora
- Succinylcholine-Fenugreek
- Succinylcholine-Feosol
- Succinylcholine-Feosol (Ferrous Sulfate Capsules and Tablets)