Ifosfamide and Alcohol/Food Interactions
There is 1 alcohol/food/lifestyle interaction with ifosfamide.
Ifosfamide Food
Moderate Food Interaction
Do not consume grapefruit or grapefruit juice while you are receiving treatment with ifosfamide, as this may decrease the anticancer effects of ifosfamide and may increase its adverse effects on your nervous system and your kidneys. Do not use alcohol while you are receiving treatment with ifosfamide. This may increase nervous system side effects such as somnolence, dizziness, confusion, difficulty concentrating, and impairment of thinking and judgment; and may also increase nausea and vomiting. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions on how to take this or other medications you are prescribed. Also, avoid activities requiring mental alertness such as driving or operating hazardous machinery until you know how the medication affects you. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medication without first talking to your doctor.
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Ifosfamide drug interactions
There are 590 drug interactions with ifosfamide.
Ifosfamide disease interactions
There are 5 disease interactions with ifosfamide which include:
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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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