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Drug Interactions between chloroquine and cholera vaccine, live

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

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Interactions between your drugs

Major

chloroquine cholera vaccine, live

Applies to: chloroquine and cholera vaccine, live

If you are currently being treated with chloroquine or have been treated within the last 14 days, you should talk to your doctor before receiving cholera vaccine, live. Some antimalarial medications like chloroquine can reduce the activity of the vaccine. To ensure adequate vaccine response, you should wait at least 10 days after taking the vaccine before starting chloroquine. 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

Moderate

chloroquine food

Applies to: chloroquine

You may want to limit your consumption of grapefruit or grapefruit juice during treatment with chloroquine. Grapefruit juice can significantly increase the blood levels and effects of chloroquine, which may result in an irregular heart rate or other conduction disturbances. Hydroxychloroquine should also be taken with food or milk to reduce the incidence of stomach upset. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns. You should seek immediate medical attention if you develop sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations during treatment with chloroquine. 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.

Moderate

cholera vaccine, live food

Applies to: cholera vaccine, live

Administration of cholera vaccine, live with food or drink may reduce its effectiveness. Avoid eating or drinking for 60 minutes before and after taking cholera vaccine, live.

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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