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Drug Interactions between Fibertab and fludeoxyglucose f18

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

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Interactions between your drugs

Moderate

polycarbophil fludeoxyglucose F-18

Applies to: Fibertab (polycarbophil) and fludeoxyglucose f18

Polycarbophil may affect the diagnostic results of fludeoxyglucose F-18. Talk to your doctor before you are scheduled for testing to find out if and for how long you should stop using polycarbophil so that it does not interfere with fludeoxyglucose F-18 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

Moderate

polycarbophil food

Applies to: Fibertab (polycarbophil)

Polycarbophil may interact with other medications if given at the same time. This can cause your other medications to become less effective. In general, all oral medications should be administered at least 2 hours before or 2 hours after dosing of polycarbophil. Take polycarbophil with a full glass (at least 8 ounces) of cool water or another liquid. Taking polycarbophil without enough liquid may cause it to swell in the throat and cause choking.

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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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