Drug Interactions between Targretin and zuranolone
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- Targretin (bexarotene)
- zuranolone
Interactions between your drugs
bexarotene zuranolone
Applies to: Targretin (bexarotene) and zuranolone
Bexarotene may decrease the blood levels of zuranolone and may make it less effective in treating your condition. Talk to your doctor 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.
Drug and food interactions
bexarotene food
Applies to: Targretin (bexarotene)
Food helps with the absorption of bexarotene from the gastrointestinal tract into the blood stream. You should take each dose the same time everyday with a meal. Avoid consuming large amounts of grapefruit or grapefruit juice during treatment, since doing so may increase the blood levels of bexarotene. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns about your medication. 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.
zuranolone food
Applies to: zuranolone
Zuranolone must be taken with fat-containing food to ensure adequate absorption of the mediation. It is also best to avoid or limit the consumption of alcohol, as it can increase drowsiness or other nervous system side effects of zuranolone. You should also avoid activities requiring mental alertness such as driving or operating hazardous machinery until at least 12 hours after taking zuranolone. 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.
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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