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Drug Interactions between disulfiram and florbetaben f-18

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Moderate

disulfiram florbetaben F-18

Applies to: disulfiram and florbetaben f-18

Before you undergo any imaging procedure where florbetaben F-18 may be given by injection, let your doctor know if you are currently being treated with disulfiram. The florbetaben F-18 injection is formulated with alcohol, and disulfiram can affect the breakdown of alcohol leading to what is termed a "disulfiram reaction." This condition produces unpleasant side effects such as flushing, throbbing in head and neck, throbbing headache, difficulty breathing, nausea, vomiting, sweating, thirst, chest pain, fast or pounding heartbeats, low blood pressure, dizziness, lightheadedness, blurred vision, and confusion. More severe reactions may include heart attack, heart failure, unconsciousness, and convulsions. It is recommended to not use drugs with alcohol in them while taking disulfiram. 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

disulfiram food

Applies to: disulfiram

You should not drink alcoholic beverages or use medicines that contain ethanol during treatment with disulfiram. This can cause flushing, nausea and vomiting, blurred vision, shortness of breath, rapid heart beat, and low blood pressure. It is important that you tell your healthcare provider about all other medications that you are using including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using your medications 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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