Procainamide capsules and Quelicin

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 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.

Limited data from animal studies reveal that procainamide competitively inhibits the metabolism of succinylcholine. Succinylcholine levels at the neuromuscular junction are prolonged, as are neuromuscular blocking effects. The clinical significance is unknown. Patients should be monitored for excessive and prolonged neuromuscular blockade.

Procainamide capsules

Generic Name: procainamide

Brand name: Pronestyl, Procan SR, Pronestyl-SR, Procanbid

Synonyms: Procainamide (injection), Procainamide

What is Procainamide capsules?

Quelicin

Generic Name: succinylcholine

Brand name: Anectine, Quelicin

Synonyms: n.a.

What is Quelicin?