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Drug Interactions between efavirenz / emtricitabine / tenofovir and Painaid

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

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Interactions between your drugs

Moderate

aspirin salicylamide

Applies to: Painaid (acetaminophen / aspirin / caffeine / salicylamide) and Painaid (acetaminophen / aspirin / caffeine / salicylamide)

Talk to your doctor before using aspirin together with salicylamide. Combining these medications may increase your risk of developing gastrointestinal ulcers and bleeding. You may need a dose adjustment or more frequent monitoring by your doctor to safely use both medications. Contact your doctor immediately if you develop severe abdominal pain, bloating, sudden dizziness or lightheadedness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), loss of appetite, and/or black, tarry stools. 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

acetaminophen efavirenz

Applies to: Painaid (acetaminophen / aspirin / caffeine / salicylamide) and efavirenz / emtricitabine / tenofovir

Efavirenz may cause liver problems, and using it with other medications that can also affect the liver such as acetaminophen may increase that risk. You should avoid or limit the use of alcohol while being treated with these medications. Call your doctor immediately if you have fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, loss of appetite, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark colored urine, light colored stools, and/or yellowing of the skin or eyes, as these may be signs and symptoms of liver damage. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any 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

efavirenz tenofovir

Applies to: efavirenz / emtricitabine / tenofovir and efavirenz / emtricitabine / tenofovir

Efavirenz may cause liver problems, and using it with other medications that can also affect the liver such as tenofovir may increase that risk. You should avoid or limit the use of alcohol while being treated with these medications. Call your doctor immediately if you have fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, loss of appetite, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark colored urine, light colored stools, and/or yellowing of the skin or eyes, as these may be signs and symptoms of liver damage. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any 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

efavirenz emtricitabine

Applies to: efavirenz / emtricitabine / tenofovir and efavirenz / emtricitabine / tenofovir

Efavirenz may cause liver problems, and using it with other medications that can also affect the liver such as emtricitabine may increase that risk. You should avoid or limit the use of alcohol while being treated with these medications. Call your doctor immediately if you have fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, loss of appetite, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark colored urine, light colored stools, and/or yellowing of the skin or eyes, as these may be signs and symptoms of liver damage. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any 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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Minor

aspirin caffeine

Applies to: Painaid (acetaminophen / aspirin / caffeine / salicylamide) and Painaid (acetaminophen / aspirin / caffeine / salicylamide)

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

Drug and food interactions

Major

acetaminophen food

Applies to: Painaid (acetaminophen / aspirin / caffeine / salicylamide)

Ask your doctor before using acetaminophen together with ethanol. This can cause serious side effects that affect your liver. Call your doctor immediately if you experience a fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, excessive tiredness or weakness, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash or itching, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, or yellowing of the skin or the whites of your eyes. If your doctor does prescribe these medications together, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely take both medications. 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

efavirenz food

Applies to: efavirenz / emtricitabine / tenofovir

Taking efavirenz with food increases the amount of medicine in your body, which may increase the frequency of side effects. You should take efavirenz once a day on an empty stomach, preferably at bedtime. Taking it at bedtime may make some side effects such as dizziness, trouble sleeping, drowsiness, trouble concentrating, and/or unusual dreams less bothersome. However, these symptoms may be more severe if efavirenz is used with alcohol or mood-altering (street) drugs. You should avoid driving or operating hazardous machinery until you know how the medication affects 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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Moderate

aspirin food

Applies to: Painaid (acetaminophen / aspirin / caffeine / salicylamide)

Ask your doctor before using aspirin together with ethanol. Do not drink alcohol while taking aspirin. Alcohol can increase your risk of stomach bleeding caused by aspirin. Call your doctor at once if you have symptoms of bleeding in your stomach or intestines. This includes black, bloody, or tarry stools, or coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds. 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

salicylamide food

Applies to: Painaid (acetaminophen / aspirin / caffeine / salicylamide)

Ask your doctor before using salicylamide together with ethanol. Do not drink alcohol while taking salicylamide. Alcohol can increase your risk of stomach bleeding caused by salicylamide. Call your doctor at once if you have symptoms of bleeding in your stomach or intestines. This includes black, bloody, or tarry stools, or coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds. 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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Minor

caffeine food

Applies to: Painaid (acetaminophen / aspirin / caffeine / salicylamide)

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

Minor

tenofovir food

Applies to: efavirenz / emtricitabine / tenofovir

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

Minor

aspirin food

Applies to: Painaid (acetaminophen / aspirin / caffeine / salicylamide)

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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