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Drug Interactions between attapulgite and diflunisal

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Interactions between your drugs

Minor

diflunisal attapulgite

Applies to: diflunisal and attapulgite

Concomitant administration of diflunisal and aluminum-containing products reduces the oral bioavailability of diflunisal by up to 40%. Doses of diflunisal and aluminum-containing products should be separated by at least 2 hours to ensure adequate absorption of diflunisal. Patients should be monitored for altered clinical effects of diflunisal.

References (3)
  1. D'Arcy PF, McElnay JC (1987) "Drug-antacid interactions: assessment of clinical importance." Drug Intell Clin Pharm, 21, p. 607-17
  2. Verbeeck R, Tjandramaga TB, Mullie A, Verbesselt R, de Schepper PJ (1979) "Effect of aluminum hydroxide on diflunisal absorption." Br J Clin Pharmacol, 7, p. 519-22
  3. (2001) "Product Information. Dolobid (diflunisal)." Merck & Co., Inc

Drug and food/lifestyle interactions

Moderate

diflunisal food/lifestyle

Applies to: diflunisal

GENERALLY AVOID: The concurrent use of aspirin or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and ethanol may lead to gastrointestinal (GI) blood loss. The mechanism may be due to a combined local effect as well as inhibition of prostaglandins leading to decreased integrity of the GI lining.

MANAGEMENT: Patients should be counseled on this potential interaction and advised to refrain from alcohol consumption while taking aspirin or NSAIDs.

References (1)
  1. (2002) "Product Information. Motrin (ibuprofen)." Pharmacia and Upjohn

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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