Lactobacillus reuteri Disease Interactions
There is 1 disease interaction with lactobacillus reuteri.
Moderate
Probiotics (applies to lactobacillus reuteri) immunosuppression
Moderate Potential Hazard, Moderate plausibility. Applicable conditions: Immunodeficiency
Probiotics, especially those containing lactobacillus, should be used with caution in immunosuppressed patients.
References
- "Product Information. Culturelle DS (lactobacillus rhamnosus GG)." ConAgra Functional Foods PROD
- Salminen MK, Tynkkynen S, Rautelin H, et al. "Lactobacillus bacteremia during a rapid increase in probiotic use of Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG in Finland." Clin Infect Dis 35 (2002): 1155-60
- Land MH, Rouster-Stevens K, Woods CR, Cannon ML, Cnota J, Shetty AK "Lactobacillus sepsis associated with probiotic therapy." Pediatrics 115 (2005): 178-81
Lactobacillus reuteri drug interactions
There are 335 drug interactions with lactobacillus reuteri.
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. |
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