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Drug Interactions between Linzess and Menadol

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Interactions between your drugs

Minor

ibuprofen linaclotide

Applies to: Menadol (ibuprofen) and Linzess (linaclotide)

The concomitant use of linaclotide with proton pump inhibitors, laxatives, or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs may increase the risk of diarrhea. The clinical significance is unknown.

References

  1. EMEA. European Medicines Agency "EPARs. European Union Public Assessment Reports. http://www.ema.europa.eu/ema/index.jsp?curl=pages/includes/medicines/medicines_landingpage.jsp&mid" (2007):

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Drug and food interactions

Moderate

linaclotide food

Applies to: Linzess (linaclotide)

ADJUST DOSING INTERVAL: Administration of linaclotide in the fed condition resulted in more gastrointestinal side effects and more frequent and looser stools, than when it was administered under fasting conditions.

MANAGEMENT: It is recommended to take linaclotide 30 minutes before a meal.

References

  1. EMEA. European Medicines Agency "EPARs. European Union Public Assessment Reports. http://www.ema.europa.eu/ema/index.jsp?curl=pages/includes/medicines/medicines_landingpage.jsp&mid" (2007):
  2. "Product Information. Linzess (linaclotide)." Forest Pharmaceuticals (2012):

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Moderate

ibuprofen food

Applies to: Menadol (ibuprofen)

GENERALLY AVOID: The concurrent use of aspirin or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and ethanol may lead to gastrointestinal (GI) blood loss. The mechanism may be due to a combined local effect as well as inhibition of prostaglandins leading to decreased integrity of the GI lining.

MANAGEMENT: Patients should be counseled on this potential interaction and advised to refrain from alcohol consumption while taking aspirin or NSAIDs.

References

  1. "Product Information. Motrin (ibuprofen)." Pharmacia and Upjohn PROD (2002):

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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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