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Drug Interactions between influenza virus vaccine, live and MST

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Major

magnesium salicylate influenza virus vaccine, live

Applies to: MST (magnesium salicylate) and influenza virus vaccine, live

Vaccination with influenza virus vaccine, live is not recommended in children less than 18 years of age who are receiving magnesium salicylate therapy. The use of magnesium salicylate or related medications has been linked to a serious and potentially fatal condition called Reye's syndrome in children with certain viral infections such as influenza or chicken pox. Because influenza virus vaccine, live contains live (but weakened) virus, there is some concern that it can cause Reye's syndrome when used with magnesium salicylate. The immunizing doctor should be informed of current or recent therapy with magnesium salicylate so that appropriate measures and/or precautions can be taken, such as substituting influenza virus vaccine, live with a vaccine that contains inactivated virus. Never give magnesium salicylate to children or adolescents who have a fever without talking to a doctor, especially if they also have flu symptoms or chicken pox. It is important to tell the doctor about all other medications being used, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to the doctor.

Drug and food interactions

Moderate

magnesium salicylate food

Applies to: MST (magnesium salicylate)

Ask your doctor before using magnesium salicylate together with ethanol (alcohol). Do not drink alcohol while taking magnesium salicylate. Alcohol can increase your risk of stomach bleeding caused by magnesium salicylate. Call your doctor at once if you have symptoms of bleeding in your stomach or intestines. This includes black, bloody, or tarry stools, or coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds. 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.

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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