Drug Interactions between Arava and sodium lactate
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- Arava (leflunomide)
- sodium lactate
Interactions between your drugs
No interactions were found between Arava and sodium lactate. 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.
- Arava is in the following drug classes: antirheumatics, selective immunosuppressants.
- Arava is used to treat Rheumatoid Arthritis.
sodium lactate
A total of 33 drugs are known to interact with sodium lactate.
- Sodium lactate is in the following drug classes: minerals and electrolytes, urinary pH modifiers.
Drug and food interactions
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)
- Cerner Multum, Inc. "UK Summary of Product Characteristics."
- Canadian Pharmacists Association (2006) e-CPS. http://www.pharmacists.ca/function/Subscriptions/ecps.cfm?link=eCPS_quikLink
- 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.
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. |
Further information
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