Does Calcium Channel Blockers Interact with Lacosamide?
CDI records a moderate classification for Calcium Channel Blockers and Lacosamide. The stored summary is: Lacosamide should be used with caution with sodium channel blockers due to risk of AV block, bradycardia, or ventricular tachyarrhythmia. ECG monitoring recommended. The mechanism involves additive effects on cardiac conduction. Patients taking both medications should consult their healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or changing the dosage of either drug. This record was extracted from drug labeling through openFDA. NIH/NLM RxNorm is used for drug identities. The summary and severity classification are CDI's processed information, not a verbatim source quotation. Product, route, and patient circumstances matter.
- Severity
- Moderate
- Management
- Monitor for effects
- Data Source
- U.S. FDA via OpenFDA
Recorded Mechanism
Additive effects on cardiac conduction
What To Tell Your Doctor or Pharmacist
If you are taking Calcium Channel Blockers and your doctor is considering prescribing Lacosamide (or vice versa), make sure to:
- Inform your doctor and pharmacist of all current medications, including over-the-counter drugs and supplements
- Ask whether the benefits of combining these medications outweigh the risks for your specific situation
- Ask what symptoms to watch for that would indicate the interaction is causing problems
- Ask whether any dosage adjustments are needed
- Never stop or change either medication without first consulting your healthcare provider