Wilzin (zinc acetate) Disease Interactions
There are 2 disease interactions with Wilzin (zinc acetate):
Chromium/selenium/zinc (Includes Wilzin) ↔ renal dysfunction
Moderate Potential Hazard, Moderate plausibility. Applies to: Renal Dysfunction
The trace metals, chromium and zinc, are excreted primarily in the urine. Selenium is partially excreted in the urine. Supplemental doses of these agents may need to be adjusted, reduced, or omitted in patients with renal dysfunction.
References
- "Product Information. Galzin (zinc acetate)." Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, North Wales, PA.
- "Product Information. Chroma-Pak (chromic chloride)." Abbott Pharmaceutical, Abbott Park, IL.
- "Product Information. Sele-Pak (selenious acid)." Fujisawa, Deerfield, IL.
Trace metals (Includes Wilzin) ↔ malabsorption syndromes
Moderate Potential Hazard, Moderate plausibility. Applies to: Malabsorption Syndrome
The trace metals manganese, chromium, copper, selenium, and zinc are absorbed in the GI tract from dietary sources and following administration of oral supplements. GI absorption may be decreased in patients with malabsorption syndromes. Therefore, larger dosages may be required when these supplements are given orally. Parenteral administration may be appropriate.
References
- "Product Information. Galzin (zinc acetate)." Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, North Wales, PA.
- "Product Information. Sele-Pak (selenious acid)." Fujisawa, Deerfield, IL.
- "Product Information. Manganese Sulfate (manganese sulfate)." American Regent Laboratories Inc, Shirley, NY.
- "Product Information. Copper Sulfate (copper sulfate)." Humco Holding Group, Texarkana, TX.
- "Product Information. Chroma-Pak (chromic chloride)." Abbott Pharmaceutical, Abbott Park, IL.
- "Product Information. Manganese Chloride (manganese chloride)." Abbott Pharmaceutical, Abbott Park, IL.
Wilzin (zinc acetate) drug interactions
There are 104 drug interactions with Wilzin (zinc acetate)
Wilzin (zinc acetate) alcohol/food interactions
There is 1 alcohol/food interaction with Wilzin (zinc acetate)
More about Wilzin (zinc acetate)
- Side Effects
- During Pregnancy
- Dosage Information
- Drug Interactions
- Drug class: minerals and electrolytes
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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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