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Drug Interactions between ARI Sodium Iodide (I123) 1-12 MBq and halofantrine

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

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Interactions between your drugs

Moderate

halofantrine sodium iodide I-123

Applies to: halofantrine and ARI Sodium Iodide (I123) 1-12 MBq (sodium iodide i-123)

Halofantrine may affect the diagnostic results of sodium iodide I-123. Talk to your doctor before you are scheduled for testing to find out if and for how long you should stop using halofantrine so that it does not interfere with sodium iodide I-123 test results. 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

Major

halofantrine food

Applies to: halofantrine

You may experience reduced absorption of halofantrine in the presence of food. Halofantrine should be taken on an empty stomach at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after food. This will make it easier for your body to absorb the medication. Also, while taking halofantrine, you should avoid grapefruits and grapefruit juice. Grapefruit can raise the levels of halofantrine in your body and lead to increased adverse effects. Do not increase or decrease the amount of grapefruit products in your diet without first talking to your doctor.

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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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