Zinc gluconate Disease Interactions
There are 2 disease interactions with zinc gluconate.
Chromium/selenium/zinc (applies to zinc gluconate) renal dysfunction
Moderate Potential Hazard, Moderate plausibility.
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.
Trace metals (applies to zinc gluconate) malabsorption syndromes
Moderate Potential Hazard, Moderate plausibility.
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.
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Zinc gluconate drug interactions
There are 151 drug interactions with zinc gluconate.
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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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