Acamprosate

  Issues for Surgery

Risk of alcohol relapse if omitted.

  Advice in the Perioperative period

Elective and Emergency Surgery

Continue.

Post-operative Advice

Restart post-operatively as soon as next dose is due.

Monitor renal function – dose reduction may be necessary if renal function is impaired (consult current product literature)¹.

  Interaction(s) with Common Anaesthetic Agents

None^1,2,3.

  Interaction(s) with other Common Medicines used in the Perioperative Period

None^1,2,3.

  Further Information

None relevant.

  References

1. Joint Formulary Committee. British National Formulary (online) London: BMJ Group and Pharmaceutical Press. http://www.medicinescomplete.com [Accessed on 4^th November 2020]
2. Summary of Product Characteristics – Acamprosate 333mg Gastro-resistant Tablets. Mylan. Accessed via www.medicines.org.uk 04/11/2020 [date of revision of the text June 2020]
3. Baxter K, Preston CL (eds), Stockley’s Drug Interactions (online) London: Pharmaceutical Press. http://www.medicinescomplete.com [Accessed on 4^th November 2020]