Drug Interactions between Galzin and losartan
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- Galzin (zinc acetate)
- losartan
Interactions between your drugs
No interactions were found between Galzin and losartan. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Galzin
A total of 153 drugs are known to interact with Galzin.
- Galzin is in the drug class minerals and electrolytes.
- Galzin is used to treat the following conditions:
losartan
A total of 326 drugs are known to interact with losartan.
- Losartan is in the drug class angiotensin receptor blockers.
- Losartan is used to treat the following conditions:
Drug and food interactions
losartan food
Applies to: losartan
If you are taking losartan you should avoid potassium-containing salt substitutes or over-the-counter potassium supplements without first talking to your doctor. This can cause high levels of potassium in your blood. High levels of potassium can cause weakness, irregular heartbeat, confusion, tingling of the extremities, or feelings of heaviness in the legs. Call your doctor at once if you have any of these symptoms.
In some patients grapefruits and grapefruit juice may decrease the efficacy of losartan. Grapefruits and grapefruit juice should be avoided if an interaction is suspected. Orange juice is not expected to interact.
zinc acetate food
Applies to: Galzin (zinc acetate)
You may experience reduced absorption of zinc acetate in the presence of certain foods. Bread, bran, hard boiled eggs, coffee, and milk may significantly decrease the absorption of zinc acetate. Take zinc acetate on an empty stomach 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal unless otherwise directed by your doctor. This will make it easier for your body to absorb the medication. Zinc acetate may be taken with small amounts of protein such as meat.
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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