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Drug Interactions between folic acid/heme iron polypeptide and vitamin e

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Moderate

vitamin E heme iron polypeptide

Applies to: vitamin e and folic acid/heme iron polypeptide

MONITOR: Limited data suggest that vitamin E may diminish the therapeutic response to iron therapy in patients with iron deficiency anemia. The mechanism has not been established. In a group of 26 anemic children treated with iron dextran for 3 days, nine patients who also received vitamin E (200 units starting one day before iron dextran) had a reticulocyte response of only 4.4%, compared to 14.4% in the other patients. The patients who received vitamin E also had reduced hemoglobin levels and lower hematocrit.

MANAGEMENT: Patients receiving iron therapy for iron deficiency anemia should be monitored for potentially reduced hematologic response if vitamin E is administered concomitantly.

References (2)
  1. Graeber JE, Williams ML, Oski FA (1977) "The use of intramuscular vitamin E in the premature infant. Optimum dose and iron interaction." J Pediatr, 90, p. 282-4
  2. Melhorn DK, Gross S (1969) "Relationships between iron-dextran and vitamin E in iron deficiency anemia in children." J Lab Clin Med, 74, p. 789-802

Drug and food interactions

Moderate

folic acid food

Applies to: folic acid/heme iron polypeptide

MONITOR: Ethanol may increase folic acid elimination and folic acid absorption is decreased in chronic alcoholics. Excessive alcohol consumption may lead to folate deficiency.

MANAGEMENT: Monitoring of patient response to folic acid supplementation if they also consume alcohol regularly may be recommended.

References (5)
  1. Cerner Multum, Inc. "UK Summary of Product Characteristics."
  2. Cerner Multum, Inc. "Australian Product Information."
  3. Agencia Española de Medicamentos y Productos Sanitarios Healthcare (2008) Centro de información online de medicamentos de la AEMPS - CIMA. https://cima.aemps.es/cima/publico/home.html
  4. Cerner Multum, Inc (2015) "ANVISA Bulário Eletrônico."
  5. (2017) "Product Information. Folic Acid (folic acid)." Method Pharmaceuticals, LLC

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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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