Drug Interactions between Axid AR and Flanax Pain Reliever
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- Axid AR (nizatidine)
- Flanax Pain Reliever (naproxen)
Interactions between your drugs
naproxen nizatidine
Applies to: Flanax Pain Reliever (naproxen) and Axid AR (nizatidine)
GENERALLY AVOID: The concomitant administration of H2 blockers may increase the dissolution rate of enteric-coated naproxen, causing the drug to be released in the stomach instead of the small intestine.
MANAGEMENT: H2 antagonists should be avoided in patients taking enteric-coated formulations of naproxen.
References
- "Product Information. Naprosyn (naproxen)." Syntex Laboratories Inc PROD (2002):
Drug and food interactions
naproxen food
Applies to: Flanax Pain Reliever (naproxen)
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
- "Product Information. Motrin (ibuprofen)." Pharmacia and Upjohn PROD (2002):
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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