Miltefosine and Alcohol/Food Interactions
There is 1 alcohol/food/lifestyle interaction with miltefosine.
Miltefosine Food/Lifestyle
Moderate Food Interaction
ADJUST DOSING INTERVAL: Administration of miltefosine with food may help reduce gastrointestinal adverse effects such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea.
MANAGEMENT: Miltefosine should be administered with meals to help improve gastrointestinal tolerance. Patients should be advised to contact their physician if they develop severe or persistent vomiting or diarrhea, and to drink plenty of fluids to help prevent dehydration and kidney injury.
References (1)
- (2014) "Product Information. Impavido (miltefosine)." Paladin Therapeutics Inc
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Miltefosine drug interactions
There are 6 drug interactions with miltefosine.
Miltefosine disease interactions
There are 4 disease interactions with miltefosine 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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