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Drug Interactions between DurAct and horse chestnut

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Moderate

bromfenac horse chestnut

Applies to: DurAct (bromfenac) and horse chestnut

GENERALLY AVOID: When administered systemically, horse chestnut may theoretically potentiate the effects of anticoagulants, platelet inhibitors and other agents that affect hemostasis, possibly increasing the risk of bleeding and bruising. Horse chestnut contains the coumarin glycosides aesculetin, fraxin, and scopolin.

MANAGEMENT: Patients should consult a healthcare provider before taking any herbal or alternative medicine. Until more information is available, consumption of horse chestnut should preferably be avoided during use of anticoagulants, platelet inhibitors, or other agents that can cause bleeding. In patients who have used horse chestnut extensively prior to receiving these agents, the potential for an interaction should be considered. Close clinical and laboratory monitoring for bleeding complications is recommended. Patients should be advised to promptly report any signs of unusual bleeding or bruising to their physician, including pain, swelling, headache, dizziness, weakness, nosebleeds, prolonged bleeding from cuts, bleeding of gums from brushing, red or brown urine, and red or black stools.

References

  1. (2001) "Product Information. Coumadin (warfarin)." DuPont Pharmaceuticals
  2. Heck AM, DeWitt BA, Lukes AL (2000) "Potential interactions between alternative therapies and warfarin." Am J Health Syst Pharm, 57, 1221-7; quiz 1228-30
  3. Therapeutic Research Faculty (2008) Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database. http://www.naturaldatabase.com

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Drug and food interactions

Moderate

bromfenac food

Applies to: DurAct (bromfenac)

ADJUST DOSE: In-vivo studies have demonstrated that the absorption of bromfenac is greatly reduced if the drug is taken within three and one-half hours following a high fat meal. The concomitant administration of a high fat meal has led to a 75% reduction in peak plasma concentrations and a 60% reduction in total area under the curve. The mechanism has not been described.

MANAGEMENT: An increased dosage of bromfenac (from 25 to 50 mg) may be needed if a high fat meal is consumed. The clinician may want to warn the patient about subtherapeutic analgesic effects if high fat meals are regularly consumed.

References

  1. "Product Information. DurAct (bromfenac)." Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories

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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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