Meperidine Hydrochloride and Sensorcaine/EPINEPHrine
Determining the interaction of Meperidine Hydrochloride and Sensorcaine/EPINEPHrine 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:Consumer information for this minor interaction is not currently available. Some minor drug interactions may not be clinically relevant in all patients. Minor drug interactions do not usually cause harm or require a change in therapy. However, your healthcare provider can determine if adjustments to your medications are needed.
Professional:One in vitro study has suggested that meperidine may displace bupivacaine from plasma protein-binding sites. Theoretically, the risk of toxicity from the local anesthetic could be increased.
- Ghoneim MM, Pandya H "Plasma protein binding of bupivacaine and its interaction with other drugs in man." Br J Anaesth 46 (1974): 435-8
Generic Name: meperidine
Brand name: Demerol, Demerol HCl, Meperitab
Synonyms: Meperidine
Generic Name: bupivacaine / epinephrine
Brand name: Marcaine/Epinephrine, Marcaine/Epinephrine PF, Sensorcaine-MPF/EPINEPHrine, Sensorcaine/EPINEPHrine
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.
- Meperidine Hydrochloride-Septa Pediatric
- Meperidine Hydrochloride-Septocaine
- Meperidine Hydrochloride-Septocaine with Epinephrine 1:100,000
- Meperidine Hydrochloride-Septocaine with Epinephrine 1:200,000
- Meperidine Hydrochloride-Septra
- Meperidine Hydrochloride-Septra DS
- Sensorcaine/EPINEPHrine-Meperidine Injection
- Sensorcaine/EPINEPHrine-Meperidine Syrup and Oral Solution
- Sensorcaine/EPINEPHrine-Meperidine Tablets
- Sensorcaine/EPINEPHrine-Meperitab
- Sensorcaine/EPINEPHrine-Mephobarbital
- Sensorcaine/EPINEPHrine-Mephyton