Drug Interactions between praziquantel and Valproate Sodium
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- praziquantel
- Valproate Sodium (valproic acid)
Interactions between your drugs
No interactions were found between praziquantel and Valproate Sodium. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
praziquantel
A total of 106 drugs are known to interact with praziquantel.
- Praziquantel is in the drug class anthelmintics.
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Praziquantel is used to treat the following conditions:
- Beef Tapeworm Infection
- Cysticercus cellulosae
- Dog Tapeworm Infection
- Dwarf Tapeworm Infection
- Echinococcus
- Fasciolopsis buski, Intestinal Fluke
- Fish Tapeworm Infection
- Heterophyes heterophyes, Intestinal Fluke
- Liver Fluke
- Metagonimus yokogawai, Intestinal Fluke
- Naophyetus salmincola
- Opisthorchis viverrini, Liver Fluke
- Paragonimus westermani, Lung Fluke
- Pork Tapeworm Infection
- Schistosoma haematobium
- Schistosoma japonicum
- Schistosoma mansoni
- Schistosoma mekongi
Valproate Sodium
A total of 408 drugs are known to interact with Valproate Sodium.
- Valproate sodium is used to treat the following conditions:
Drug and food interactions
valproic acid food
Applies to: Valproate Sodium (valproic acid)
Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of valproic acid 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 valproic acid. Do not use more than the recommended dose of valproic acid, 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.
praziquantel food
Applies to: praziquantel
Food can enhance the levels of praziquantel in your body. To ensure maximal oral absorption, praziquantel should be administered with or immediately after a meal. This will make it easier for your body to absorb the medication. If you are receiving therapy with praziquantel you should avoid grapefruits and grapefruit juice. Grapefruit can raise the levels of praziquantel in your body and increase side effects of dizziness, abdominal discomfort, and nausea.. Do not increase or decrease the amount of grapefruit products in your diet without first talking to your doctor.
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. |
Further information
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