Does Desflurane Interact with Pancuronium?
CDI records a moderate classification for Desflurane and Pancuronium. The stored summary is: Desflurane reduces ED95 of pancuronium by approximately 50%. Dose adjustment may be needed during maintenance anesthesia. The mechanism involves potentiation of neuromuscular blockade. 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
- Desflurane Class
- General Anesthetic
- Management
- Monitor for effects
- Data Source
- U.S. FDA via OpenFDA
Recorded Mechanism
Potentiation of neuromuscular blockade
What To Tell Your Doctor or Pharmacist
If you are taking Desflurane and your doctor is considering prescribing Pancuronium (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