Can you take Goserelin with Little Tummys Laxative Drops?
1 drug interaction and 10 additional warnings found for the following 2 drugs:
- goserelin
- Little Tummys Laxative Drops (senna)
Drug interactions
Moderate drug interactions
Moderate:
senna goserelin
Applies to: Little Tummys Laxative Drops (senna) and goserelin
Goserelin can cause an irregular heart rhythm that may be serious and potentially life-threatening, although it is a relatively rare side effect. The risk is increased if you have a heart condition called congenital long QT syndrome, other cardiac diseases, conduction abnormalities, or electrolyte disturbances, such as low blood levels of magnesium or potassium. These electrolyte disturbances can occur with bowel cleansing preparations or excessive use of medications that have a laxative effect, such as senna. Do not exceed the dose and duration recommended on the product label or prescribed by your doctor. You should seek immediate medical attention if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations during treatment with these medications, whether taken together or separately. In addition, you should let your doctor know if you experience signs and symptoms of low magnesium or potassium blood level such as weakness, tiredness, drowsiness, dizziness, confusion, tingling, numbness, muscle pain, cramps, nausea, or vomiting. 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.
Food/lifestyle interactions
Moderate food/lifestyle interactions
Moderate:
senna multivitamins with minerals
Applies to: Little Tummys Laxative Drops (senna)
Chronic use of senna may reduce your body's ability to absorb certain vitamins (A, D, E, and K) and minerals like calcium. To reduce the risk of diminished absorption of multivitamins with minerals, it is best to use senna only occasionally or for short periods. If your doctor does prescribe these medications together, you may need a dose adjustment or special test to safely use both medications. 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.
Disease interactions
9 potential interactions Applies to: 9 conditions, including Heart Failure, Osteoporosis, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Diabetes Mellitus, and Long QT Syndrome.
Appendicitis
Major:
Little Tummys Laxative Drops
The senna in Little Tummys Laxative Drops has a major potential interaction with Appendicitis.
The use of stimulant laxatives is contraindicated in patients with or who may have acute surgical abdomen or appendicitis. These patients may be candidates for emergency surgery. Stimulant laxatives should also not be administered to patients with abdominal pain, particularly if the cause has not been determined.
Bleeding Disorder
Major:
Little Tummys Laxative Drops
The senna in Little Tummys Laxative Drops has a major potential interaction with Bleeding Disorder.
The use of stimulant laxatives is contraindicated in patients with anal or rectal fissures. These preparations may cause irritation, burning sensation, and proctitis.
Cardiovascular Conditions and Disorders
Moderate:
goserelin
Goserelin has a moderate potential interaction with Cardiovascular Conditions and Disorders.
Increased risk of developing myocardial infarction, sudden cardiac death and stroke has been reported in association with use of GnRH agonists such as goserelin in men. The risk appears low based on the reported odds ratios, and should be evaluated carefully along with cardiovascular risk factors when determining a treatment for patients with prostate cancer.
Diabetes Mellitus
Moderate:
goserelin
Goserelin has a moderate potential interaction with Diabetes Mellitus.
Hyperglycemia and an increased risk of developing diabetes have been reported in men receiving GnRH agonists such as goserelin. Hyperglycemia may represent development of diabetes mellitus or worsening of glycemic control in patients with diabetes. Monitor blood glucose and/or glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) periodically in patients receiving goserelin and manage with current practice for treatment of hyperglycemia or diabetes.
Gastrointestinal Obstruction
Major:
Little Tummys Laxative Drops
The senna in Little Tummys Laxative Drops has a major potential interaction with Gastrointestinal Obstruction.
The use of laxatives is contraindicated in patients with intestinal obstruction disorders. Patients with intestinal obstruction disorders may need their underlying condition treated to correct the constipation. Some laxatives require reduction in the colon to their active form to be effective which may be a problem in patients with intestinal obstruction.
Heart Failure
Moderate:
goserelin
Goserelin has a moderate potential interaction with Heart Failure.
Androgen deprivation therapy may prolong the QT/QTc interval. Health care providers should consider whether the benefits of androgen deprivation therapy outweigh the potential risks in patients with congenital long QT syndrome, congestive heart failure, frequent electrolyte abnormalities, and in patients taking drugs known to prolong the QT interval. Electrolyte abnormalities should be corrected. Consider periodic monitoring of electrocardiograms and electrolytes.
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Major:
Little Tummys Laxative Drops
The senna in Little Tummys Laxative Drops has a major potential interaction with Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
The use of laxatives is contraindicated in patients with inflammatory bowel disease. Patients with inflammatory bowel disease may experience colonic perforation with use of stimulant laxatives.
Long QT Syndrome
Moderate:
goserelin
Goserelin has a moderate potential interaction with Long QT Syndrome.
Androgen deprivation therapy may prolong the QT/QTc interval. Health care providers should consider whether the benefits of androgen deprivation therapy outweigh the potential risks in patients with congenital long QT syndrome, congestive heart failure, frequent electrolyte abnormalities, and in patients taking drugs known to prolong the QT interval. Electrolyte abnormalities should be corrected. Consider periodic monitoring of electrocardiograms and electrolytes.
Osteoporosis
Moderate:
goserelin
Goserelin has a moderate potential interaction with Osteoporosis.
The use of GnRH agonists in women may cause a reduction in bone mineral density. In women, current available data suggest that recovery of bone loss occurs on cessation of therapy in the majority of patients. Postmarketing data has also shown osteoporosis, decreased bone mineral density and bone fracture in men. Therapy with goserelin should be administered cautiously in patients with major risk factors for decreased bone mineral content, such as chronic alcohol and/or tobacco use, a strong family history of osteoporosis, or chronic use of drugs that can reduce bone mass (e.g., anticonvulsants, corticosteroids).
More resources
goserelin
A total of 297 drugs are known to interact with goserelin.
- Goserelin is in the following drug classes: gonadotropin releasing hormones, hormones/antineoplastics.
- Goserelin is used to treat the following conditions:
Little Tummys Laxative Drops
A total of 269 drugs are known to interact with Little Tummys Laxative Drops.
- Little tummys laxative drops is in the drug class laxatives.
- Little tummys laxative drops is used to treat Constipation.
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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