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Drug Interactions between amifostine and Osmitrol

This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:

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Moderate

mannitol amifostine

Applies to: Osmitrol (mannitol) and amifostine

If you are currently being treated with mannitol, let your doctor know before you receive amifostine. Combining these medications may have additive effects in lowering your blood pressure. Depending on your condition, your doctor may want you to discontinue mannitol for 24 hours before you receive treatment with amifostine, and your blood pressure will need to be monitored closely during and after the treatment. You may experience headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, and/or changes in pulse or heart rate. Contact your doctor if you develop these symptoms and they do not go away after a few hours, or they become troublesome. You should avoid rising abruptly from a sitting or lying position until you know how these medications affect you. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.

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Drug and food interactions

No alcohol/food interactions were found. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

Therapeutic duplication warnings

No warnings were found for your selected drugs.

Therapeutic duplication warnings are only returned when drugs within the same group exceed the recommended therapeutic duplication maximum.


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Drug Interaction Classification

These classifications are only a guideline. The relevance of a particular drug interaction to a specific individual is difficult to determine. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting or stopping any medication.
Major Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit.
Moderate Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances.
Minor Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan.
Unknown No interaction information available.

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