Dantrolene and Verapamil interaction

Dantrolene and Verapamil: the Dantrolene prescribing label flag this combination with the strongest language, such as a contraindication, a boxed warning, or an instruction to avoid it.

Major

Do not combine without a prescriber's guidance. The label language below is the strongest FDA uses.

What the FDA labels say

From the Dantrolene (RYANODEX dantrolene sodium) label · effective 2024-10-30

Major

The concomitant use of RYANODEX and calcium channel blockers is not recommended during the treatment of malignant hyperthermia.

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Moderate

Calcium Channel Blockers : Concomitant use can cause cardiovascular collapse in association with marked hyperkalemia ( 7.1 )

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Moderate

Calcium Channel Blockers Cardiovascular collapse in association with marked hyperkalemia has been reported in patients receiving dantrolene in combination with calcium channel blockers.

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