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Folic acid/lactobacillus casei Disease Interactions

There are 2 disease interactions with folic acid / lactobacillus casei.

Major

Folic acid (applies to folic acid/lactobacillus casei) anemia

Major Potential Hazard, High plausibility. Applicable conditions: Anemia of Unspecified Nutritional Deficiency

The use of folic acid is contraindicated in patients with undiagnosed anemia. Folic acid in dosages above 1 mg/day can obscure the diagnosis of pernicious anemia by alleviating the hematologic abnormalities while allowing the progression of neurologic complications. In addition, folic acid alone is improper therapy in the treatment of pernicious anemia and other megaloblastic anemias where vitamin B12 is deficient.

References (3)
  1. Butterworth CE Jr, Tamura T (1989) "Folic acid safety and toxicity: a brief review." Am J Clin Nutr, 50, p. 353-8
  2. Katz M (1973) "Potential danger of self-medication with folic acid." N Engl J Med, 289, p. 1095
  3. "Product Information. Renal Multivitamin Formula Rx (folic acid)." Vitaline Corporation, Ashland, OR.
Moderate

Probiotics (applies to folic acid/lactobacillus casei) immunosuppression

Moderate Potential Hazard, Moderate plausibility. Applicable conditions: Immunodeficiency

Probiotics, especially those containing lactobacillus, should be used with caution in immunosuppressed patients.

References (3)
  1. "Product Information. Culturelle DS (lactobacillus rhamnosus GG)." ConAgra Functional Foods
  2. Salminen MK, Tynkkynen S, Rautelin H, et al. (2002) "Lactobacillus bacteremia during a rapid increase in probiotic use of Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG in Finland." Clin Infect Dis, 35, p. 1155-60
  3. Land MH, Rouster-Stevens K, Woods CR, Cannon ML, Cnota J, Shetty AK (2005) "Lactobacillus sepsis associated with probiotic therapy." Pediatrics, 115, p. 178-81

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Folic acid/lactobacillus casei drug interactions

There are 374 drug interactions with folic acid / lactobacillus casei.

Folic acid/lactobacillus casei alcohol/food interactions

There is 1 alcohol/food interaction with folic acid / lactobacillus casei.

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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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