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Drug Interactions between mercaptopurine and vitamin e

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

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Interactions between your drugs

Moderate

mercaptopurine vitamin E

Applies to: mercaptopurine and vitamin e

Talk to your doctor before using vitamin E together with mercaptopurine. Regular use of antioxidant supplements including vitamin E may reduce the effectiveness of mercaptopurine and other cancer treatments including radiation therapy. In addition, taking excessive amounts of vitamin E may cause harm to your heart. 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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Drug and food interactions

Moderate

mercaptopurine food

Applies to: mercaptopurine

You may experience reduced absorption of mercaptopurine in the presence of food. Take mercaptopurine on an empty stomach 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal. This will make it easier for your body to absorb the medication.

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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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