Drug Interactions between Accutane and Ergamisol
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- Accutane (isotretinoin)
- Ergamisol (levamisole)
Interactions between your drugs
No interactions were found between Accutane and Ergamisol. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Accutane
A total of 141 drugs are known to interact with Accutane.
- Accutane is in the following drug classes: miscellaneous antineoplastics, miscellaneous uncategorized agents.
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Accutane is used to treat the following conditions:
- Acne
- Acute Nonlymphocytic Leukemia (off-label)
- Granuloma Annulare (off-label)
- Rosacea (off-label)
Ergamisol
A total of 179 drugs are known to interact with Ergamisol.
- Ergamisol is in the drug class miscellaneous antineoplastics.
- Ergamisol is used to treat the following conditions:
Drug and food interactions
levamisole food
Applies to: Ergamisol (levamisole)
GENERALLY AVOID: Case histories have suggested that levamisole is associated with some side effects (including headache, fever, shivers, and dizziness) that suggest an disulfiram-like interaction with alcohol. These side effects could be alleviated by total abstinence from alcohol. No mechanism has been established for this interaction.
MANAGEMENT: Patients receiving levamisole should avoid alcohol.
References (3)
- (2001) "Product Information. Ergamisol (levamisole)." Janssen Pharmaceuticals
- Renoux G (1980) "The general immunopharmacology of levamisole." Drugs, 19, p. 89-99
- Renoux G (1978) "Modulation of immunity by levamisole." Pharmacol Ther [B], 2, p. 397-422
ISOtretinoin food
Applies to: Accutane (isotretinoin)
GENERALLY AVOID: The combined use of ethanol and isotretinoin may result in a disulfiram-like reaction. The mechanism has not been established.
MANAGEMENT: Alcohol consumption should be avoided during isotretinoin therapy.
References (1)
- (2001) "Product Information. Accutane (isotretinoin)." Roche Laboratories
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. |
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