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Griseofulvic and Alcohol/Food Interactions

There is 1 alcohol/food/lifestyle interaction with Griseofulvic (griseofulvin).

Moderate

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Moderate Food Interaction

MONITOR: Isolated case reports have suggested that the ingestion of alcohol during griseofulvin therapy may rarely cause disulfiram-like reactions, flushing, tachycardia, or increased effects of alcohol. The mechanism is unknown.

MANAGEMENT: Patients should be advised of the possibility of increased adverse effects or a disulfiram-like reaction.

References

  1. "Product Information. Grifulvin V (griseofulvin)." Ortho McNeil Pharmaceutical
  2. "Product Information. Fulvicin P/G (griseofulvin)." Schering Corporation PROD (2002):
  3. Cerner Multum, Inc. "Australian Product Information." O 0

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Griseofulvic drug interactions

There are 265 drug interactions with Griseofulvic (griseofulvin).

Griseofulvic disease interactions

There are 3 disease interactions with Griseofulvic (griseofulvin) which include:

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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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