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Drug Interactions between Demulen 1/35 and miltefosine

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

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Interactions between your drugs

Moderate

ethinyl estradiol miltefosine

Applies to: Demulen 1 / 35 (ethinyl estradiol / ethynodiol) and miltefosine

Miltefosine may commonly cause diarrhea and/or vomiting, which may affect the absorption of any other oral medication you may take. If you develop diarrhea or vomiting and are taking ethinyl estradiol for birth control, you should use an alternative or additional method of contraception as backup to avoid unintended pregnancy. This is particularly important because miltefosine may cause harm in the unborn child. Talk to your healthcare provider if you have questions or concerns. 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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Moderate

ethynodiol miltefosine

Applies to: Demulen 1 / 35 (ethinyl estradiol / ethynodiol) and miltefosine

Miltefosine may commonly cause diarrhea and/or vomiting, which may affect the absorption of any other oral medication you may take. If you develop diarrhea or vomiting and are taking ethynodiol for birth control, you should use an alternative or additional method of contraception as backup to avoid unintended pregnancy. This is particularly important because miltefosine may cause harm in the unborn child. Talk to your healthcare provider if you have questions or concerns. 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

Moderate

miltefosine food

Applies to: miltefosine

Taking miltefosine with food may help reduce gastrointestinal side effects such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. You should take each dose of miltefosine with your meals. Contact your doctor if you develop severe vomiting or diarrhea that does not go away. Drink plenty of fluids while you are experiencing nausea or vomiting to help prevent dehydration, which may increase the risk of kidney injury.

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Minor

ethinyl estradiol food

Applies to: Demulen 1 / 35 (ethinyl estradiol / ethynodiol)

Information for this minor interaction is available on the professional version.

Minor

ethinyl estradiol food

Applies to: Demulen 1 / 35 (ethinyl estradiol / ethynodiol)

Information for this minor interaction is available on the professional version.

Minor

ethynodiol food

Applies to: Demulen 1 / 35 (ethinyl estradiol / ethynodiol)

Information for this minor interaction is available on the professional version.

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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