Drug Interactions between folic acid and Fosamax
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- folic acid
- Fosamax (alendronate)
Interactions between your drugs
No interactions were found between folic acid and Fosamax. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
folic acid
A total of 35 drugs are known to interact with folic acid.
- Folic acid is in the drug class vitamins.
- Folic acid is used to treat the following conditions:
Fosamax
A total of 118 drugs are known to interact with Fosamax.
- Fosamax is in the drug class bisphosphonates.
- Fosamax is used to treat the following conditions:
Drug and food interactions
folic acid food
Applies to: folic acid
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)
- Cerner Multum, Inc. "UK Summary of Product Characteristics."
- Cerner Multum, Inc. "Australian Product Information."
- 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
- Cerner Multum, Inc (2015) "ANVISA Bulário Eletrônico."
- (2017) "Product Information. Folic Acid (folic acid)." Method Pharmaceuticals, LLC
alendronate food
Applies to: Fosamax (alendronate)
ADJUST DOSING INTERVAL: Food significantly decreases the bioavailability of alendronate, possibly to negligible levels.
MANAGEMENT: Alendronate should be administered with 6 to 8 ounces of plain water, at least 30 minutes before the first food, beverage, or medication of the day. Patients should remain upright for at least 30 minutes following administration of alendronate.
References (1)
- (2001) "Product Information. Fosamax (alendronate)." Merck & Co., Inc
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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