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Drug Interactions between aminolevulinic acid and Sohonos

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Major

aminolevulinic acid palovarotene

Applies to: aminolevulinic acid and Sohonos (palovarotene)

Aminolevulinic acid sensitizes your skin to bright lights, and combining it with other medications that can also have this effect (i.E., photosensitivity) such as palovarotene may increase the risk of a severe sunburn. In general, it is recommended that other potentially photosensitizing medications be avoided for 24 hours before and after taking aminolevulinic acid. There have also been suggestions to avoid these medications for up to 2 weeks afterwards, although it may not be feasible to interrupt some treatments for that long, especially if they are medically necessary. Check with your doctor to see if you should temporarily withhold any of your medications before and after taking aminolevulinic acid. Following treatment, you should avoid exposure of the eyes and skin to sunlight or bright indoor lights for 48 hours. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.

Drug and food interactions

Major

palovarotene food

Applies to: Sohonos (palovarotene)

Grapefruit, pomelo, and juices or supplements containing these fruits may increase the blood levels of palovarotene, which may increase the risk and/or severity of side effects such as dry skin, dry lips, hair loss, skin rash, itching, skin and nail infection, dry eyes, night blindness, depression, and mood changes. It may also increase the risk of a rare, but potentially serious, condition called pseudotumor cerebri caused by increased pressure in the brain. Palovarotene should be taken with food at approximately the same time each day. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns. Your doctor may be able to prescribe alternatives that do not interact. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.

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.

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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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