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Drug Interactions between Nerlynx and Polycitra

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

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Moderate

sodium citrate neratinib

Applies to: Polycitra (citric acid/potassium citrate/sodium citrate) and Nerlynx (neratinib)

By reducing the acidity level in the stomach, sodium citrate may interfere with the absorption of neratinib and reduce its effectiveness. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns. You may need to adjust the timing of your medication doses to minimize the interaction. It has been recommended to take neratinib three hours after an antacid dose. 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

Major

neratinib food

Applies to: Nerlynx (neratinib)

Grapefruit juice can increase the blood levels of neratinib. This may increase the risk and/or severity of side effects such as diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, mouth sores, loss of appetite, and liver problems. You should avoid the consumption of grapefruit and grapefruit juice during treatment with neratinib. Be sure to take the medication with food at the same time everyday to maintain consistent blood levels and effects. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions on how to take this or other medications you are prescribed. 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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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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