Does Tubocurarine Interact with Triamterene And Hydrochlorothiazide?
CDI records a moderate classification for Tubocurarine and Triamterene And Hydrochlorothiazide. The stored summary is: Thiazides have been shown to increase responsiveness to tubocurarine. The mechanism involves increased responsiveness to tubocurarine. 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
- Triamterene And Hydrochlorothiazide Class
- Thiazide Diuretic
- Management
- Monitor for effects
- Data Source
- U.S. FDA via OpenFDA
Recorded Mechanism
Increased responsiveness to tubocurarine
What To Tell Your Doctor or Pharmacist
If you are taking Tubocurarine and your doctor is considering prescribing Triamterene And Hydrochlorothiazide (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