Grisactin 500 and Alcohol/Food Interactions
There is 1 alcohol/food/lifestyle interaction with Grisactin 500 (griseofulvin).
Griseofulvin Food
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 (3)
- "Product Information. Grifulvin V (griseofulvin)." Ortho McNeil Pharmaceutical
- (2002) "Product Information. Fulvicin P/G (griseofulvin)." Schering Corporation
- Cerner Multum, Inc. "Australian Product Information."
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Grisactin 500 drug interactions
There are 274 drug interactions with Grisactin 500 (griseofulvin).
Grisactin 500 disease interactions
There are 3 disease interactions with Grisactin 500 (griseofulvin) 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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