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Drug Interactions between Arava and Lorabid

This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:

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Interactions between your drugs

No interactions were found between Arava and Lorabid. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

Arava

A total of 679 drugs are known to interact with Arava.

Lorabid

A total of 45 drugs are known to interact with Lorabid.

Drug and food interactions

Moderate

loracarbef food

Applies to: Lorabid (loracarbef)

ADJUST DOSING INTERVAL: Loracarbef may exhibit reduced gastrointestinal absorption in the presence of food. When loracarbef capsules were administered with food, the peak plasma concentrations were 50% to 60% of concentrations after administration in a fasting state and were reached 30 to 60 minutes later. Area under the concentration-time curve (AUC) was not affected. The therapeutic effect of the antimicrobial may be reduced.

MANAGEMENT: Loracarbef should be administered at least one hour before or two hours after eating.

References (1)
  1. (2002) "Product Information. Lorabid (loracarbef)." Lilly, Eli and Company
Moderate

leflunomide food

Applies to: Arava (leflunomide)

GENERALLY AVOID: The consumption of alcohol during therapy with leflunomide may potentiate the risk of liver injury. Leflunomide has been associated with hepatotoxicity, including elevated liver transaminases, hepatitis, jaundice/cholestasis, hepatic failure, and acute hepatic necrosis,

MANAGEMENT: Patients should be advised to avoid excessive alcohol use during leflunomide treatment.

References (3)
  1. Cerner Multum, Inc. "UK Summary of Product Characteristics."
  2. Canadian Pharmacists Association (2006) e-CPS. http://www.pharmacists.ca/function/Subscriptions/ecps.cfm?link=eCPS_quikLink
  3. Cerner Multum, Inc. "Australian Product Information."

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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