Drug Interactions between leflunomide and Propoxyphene Compound 65
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- leflunomide
- Propoxyphene Compound 65 (aspirin/caffeine/propoxyphene)
Interactions between your drugs
aspirin leflunomide
Applies to: Propoxyphene Compound 65 (aspirin / caffeine / propoxyphene) and leflunomide
Leflunomide may cause liver damage, and taking it with other medications that can also affect the liver such as aspirin 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, dark colored urine, light colored stools, and/or yellowing of the skin or eyes, as these may be signs and symptoms of liver damage. You may need a dose adjustment or more frequent monitoring by your doctor to safely use 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.
aspirin caffeine
Applies to: Propoxyphene Compound 65 (aspirin / caffeine / propoxyphene) and Propoxyphene Compound 65 (aspirin / caffeine / propoxyphene)
Information for this minor interaction is available on the professional version.
Drug and food interactions
propoxyphene food
Applies to: Propoxyphene Compound 65 (aspirin / caffeine / propoxyphene)
Do not use alcohol or medications that contain alcohol while you are receiving treatment with propoxyphene. This may increase nervous system side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, lightheadedness, difficulty concentrating, and impairment in thinking and judgment. In severe cases, low blood pressure, respiratory distress, fainting, coma, or even death may occur. Do not use more than the recommended dose of propoxyphene, and avoid activities requiring mental alertness such as 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 medication without first talking to your doctor.
leflunomide food
Applies to: leflunomide
Leflunomide can be taken with or without food. It is important to take leflunomide regularly to get the most benefit. Discuss with your doctor the use of alcohol while taking leflunomide. Alcohol and leflunomide can both be damaging to the liver.
aspirin food
Applies to: Propoxyphene Compound 65 (aspirin / caffeine / propoxyphene)
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.
caffeine food
Applies to: Propoxyphene Compound 65 (aspirin / caffeine / propoxyphene)
Information for this minor interaction is available on the professional version.
aspirin food
Applies to: Propoxyphene Compound 65 (aspirin / caffeine / propoxyphene)
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.
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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