Elspar and Alcohol/Food Interactions
There is 1 alcohol/food/lifestyle interaction with Elspar (asparaginase escherichia coli).
Asparaginase Escherichia Coli Alcohol (Ethanol)
Moderate Drug Interaction
Talk to your doctor before using asparaginase Escherichia coli together with ethanol. Combining these medications may increase the risk of side effects such as liver damage. You may need more frequent monitoring by your doctor to safely use both medications. Let your doctor know immediately if you develop right upper quadrant pain, increasing abdominal size, fever, swelling, rash, itching, loss of appetite, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, dark urine, and/or yellowing of the skin or eyes, as these may be signs and symptoms of liver damage. 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.
Elspar drug interactions
There are 518 drug interactions with Elspar (asparaginase escherichia coli).
Elspar disease interactions
There are 6 disease interactions with Elspar (asparaginase escherichia coli) which include:
- coagulation abnormalities/bleeding
- pancreatic dysfunction
- hepatic dysfunction
- hyperglycemia
- myelosuppression
- mental status changes
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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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