Nifedipine Extended-Release Tablets and Quelicin
Determining the interaction of Nifedipine Extended-Release Tablets and Quelicin 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 succinylcholine together with NIFEdipine can prolong the effects of succinylcholine. You should be closely monitored for prolong breathing cessation and respiratory paralysis after use of NIFEdipine. 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: Some calcium channel blockers may enhance the neuromuscular blocking properties of nondepolarizing muscle relaxants. The mechanism is not known, but may involve blockage of calcium channels on skeletal muscle. Data are available for verapamil, diltiazem, nicardipine, atracurium, vecuronium, and pancuronium.
MANAGEMENT: Patients should be closely monitored for prolonged neuromuscular blockade. Reduced doses of muscle relaxants may be necessary. Profound neuromuscular blockade may be reversed by neostigmine or edrophonium.
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Generic Name: nifedipine
Brand name: Adalat CC, Afeditab CR, Nifediac CC, Nifedical XL, Procardia, Procardia XL, Adalat
Synonyms: Nifedipine, NIFEdipine
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.
- Nifedipine Extended-Release Tablets-Quenalin
- Nifedipine Extended-Release Tablets-Quenalog Topical
- Nifedipine Extended-Release Tablets-Questran
- Nifedipine Extended-Release Tablets-Questran Light
- Nifedipine Extended-Release Tablets-Quetiapine
- Nifedipine Extended-Release Tablets-Quetiapine Extended-Release Tablets
- Quelicin-Niferex
- Quelicin-Niferex Elixir
- Quelicin-Night Cast R Topical
- Quelicin-Night Cast S Topical
- Quelicin-Night Time Cold/Flu
- Quelicin-Night Time Pain