Drug Interactions between mycophenolic acid and Prograf
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- mycophenolic acid
- Prograf (tacrolimus)
Interactions between your drugs
No interactions were found between mycophenolic acid and Prograf. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
mycophenolic acid
A total of 338 drugs are known to interact with mycophenolic acid.
- Mycophenolic acid is in the drug class selective immunosuppressants.
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Mycophenolic acid is used to treat the following conditions:
- Dermatomyositis (off-label)
- Rejection Prophylaxis
Prograf
A total of 867 drugs are known to interact with Prograf.
- Prograf is in the drug class calcineurin inhibitors.
- Prograf is used to treat the following conditions:
Drug and food interactions
tacrolimus food
Applies to: Prograf (tacrolimus)
Tacrolimus should be taken on a consistent schedule before or after you eat at the same times each day. Grapefruit and grapefruit juice may increase the amount of tacrolimus in your body. This can lead to potentially dangerous side effects and should be avoided. If you are already consuming grapefruit products, do not increase or decrease the amount of these products in your diet without first talking to your doctor.
mycophenolic acid food
Applies to: mycophenolic acid
Take mycophenolic acid on an empty stomach 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal unless otherwise directed by your doctor. Food may reduce the absorption of mycophenolic acid. This will make it easier for your body to absorb the medication. Do not crush, chew, or cut the tablets. The tablets have a special coating to protect the stomach from irritation.
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.
See also
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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