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Drug Interactions between raltegravir and Zinc

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zinc sulfate raltegravir

Applies to: Zinc (zinc sulfate) and raltegravir

Raltegravir and zinc sulfate should not be taken orally at the same time. Products that contain minerals like zinc may interfere with the absorption of raltegravir and reduce its effectiveness in treating HIV infection. You should take raltegravir at least two hours before or six hours after zinc sulfate. Talk to a health care provider if you have any questions or concerns. Your doctor or pharmacist may be able to recommend alternatives that do not interact with raltegravir. 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

No alcohol/food interactions were found. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

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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