Bexarotene and Alcohol/Food Interactions
There are 2 alcohol/food/lifestyle interactions with bexarotene.
Bexarotene Food/Lifestyle
Moderate Food Interaction
Food helps with the absorption of bexarotene from the gastrointestinal tract into the blood stream. You should take each dose the same time everyday with a meal. Avoid consuming large amounts of grapefruit or grapefruit juice during treatment, since doing so may increase the blood levels of bexarotene. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns about your medication. 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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Bexarotene High Cholesterol (Hyperlipoproteinemia, Hypertriglyceridemia, Sitosterolemia)
Moderate Potential Hazard, Moderate plausibility
bexarotene - hyperlipidemia
The use of bexarotene may cause elevations in lipids. It is recommended to monitor lipid levels closely and to obtain a fasting blood lipid reading at baseline and weekly until lipid response to the drug is established. Exercise caution when using this agent in patients with hyperlipidemia.
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Bexarotene drug interactions
There are 649 drug interactions with bexarotene.
Bexarotene disease interactions
There are 7 disease interactions with bexarotene which include:
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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. |
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