Drug Interactions between Crestor and Lariam
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- Crestor (rosuvastatin)
- Lariam (mefloquine)
Interactions between your drugs
No interactions were found between Crestor and Lariam. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Crestor
A total of 233 drugs are known to interact with Crestor.
- Crestor is in the drug class statins.
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Crestor is used to treat the following conditions:
- Atherosclerosis
- High Cholesterol
- High Cholesterol, Familial Heterozygous
- High Cholesterol, Familial Homozygous
- Hyperlipoproteinemia
- Hyperlipoproteinemia Type IIa, Elevated LDL
- Hyperlipoproteinemia Type IIb, Elevated LDL VLDL
- Hyperlipoproteinemia Type III, Elevated beta-VLDL IDL
- Hyperlipoproteinemia Type IV, Elevated VLDL
- Hypertriglyceridemia
- Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease
Lariam
A total of 413 drugs are known to interact with Lariam.
- Lariam is in the drug class antimalarial quinolines.
- Lariam is used to treat the following conditions:
Drug and food interactions
mefloquine food
Applies to: Lariam (mefloquine)
Food can enhance the levels of mefloquine in your body. Take mefloquine immediately after a meal. This will make it easier for your body to absorb the medication. Take each dose with a full glass, at least 8 ounces (240 mL) of water. For children or those who have difficulty swallowing, mefloquine can be crushed and mixed with water or sugar water. Talk to your healthcare provider if swallowing the tablets is difficult.
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.
See also
Drug Interaction Classification
Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
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. | |
No interaction information available. |
Further information
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