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Drug Interactions between Lonox and Picot Plus

This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:

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Interactions between your drugs

Moderate

aspirin sodium bicarbonate

Applies to: Picot Plus (aspirin/citric acid/sodium bicarbonate) and Picot Plus (aspirin/citric acid/sodium bicarbonate)

Using sodium bicarbonate together with aspirin may decrease the effects of aspirin. Contact your doctor if your condition changes. 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.

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Moderate

atropine sodium bicarbonate

Applies to: Lonox (atropine / diphenoxylate) and Picot Plus (aspirin / citric acid / sodium bicarbonate)

Sodium bicarbonate may interfere with the absorption of atropine when taken orally at the same time. To minimize the potential for interaction, dosing of these medications should be separated by 3 to 4 hours, if possible. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions on how to take these or other medications you are prescribed. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medication you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.

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Drug and food interactions

Moderate

diphenoxylate food

Applies to: Lonox (atropine / diphenoxylate)

Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of diphenoxylate such as dizziness, drowsiness, and difficulty concentrating. Some people may also experience impairment in thinking and judgment. You should avoid or limit the use of alcohol while being treated with diphenoxylate. Do not use more than the recommended dose of diphenoxylate, and avoid activities requiring mental alertness such as driving or operating hazardous machinery until you know how the medication affects you. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns.

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Moderate

aspirin food

Applies to: Picot Plus (aspirin/citric acid/sodium bicarbonate)

Ask your doctor before using aspirin together with ethanol. Do not drink alcohol while taking aspirin. Alcohol can increase your risk of stomach bleeding caused by aspirin. 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.

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Moderate

atropine food

Applies to: Lonox (atropine / diphenoxylate)

Ask your doctor before using atropine together with ethanol. Use alcohol cautiously. Alcohol may increase drowsiness and dizziness while you are taking atropine. You should be warned not to exceed recommended dosages and to avoid activities requiring mental alertness. If your doctor prescribes these medications together, you may need a dose adjustment to safely take this combination. 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.

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Minor

aspirin food

Applies to: Picot Plus (aspirin/citric acid/sodium bicarbonate)

Information for this minor interaction is available on the professional version.

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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