Anaflex and Alcohol/Food Interactions
There is 1 alcohol/food/lifestyle interaction with Anaflex (salsalate).
Salsalate Alcohol (Ethanol)
Moderate Drug Interaction
GENERALLY AVOID: The concurrent use of aspirin or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and ethanol may lead to gastrointestinal (GI) blood loss. The mechanism may be due to a combined local effect as well as inhibition of prostaglandins leading to decreased integrity of the GI lining.
MANAGEMENT: Patients should be counseled on this potential interaction and advised to refrain from alcohol consumption while taking aspirin or NSAIDs.
References (1)
- (2002) "Product Information. Motrin (ibuprofen)." Pharmacia and Upjohn
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Anaflex drug interactions
There are 309 drug interactions with Anaflex (salsalate).
Anaflex disease interactions
There are 8 disease interactions with Anaflex (salsalate) which include:
- GI toxicity
- renal dysfunction
- Reye's syndrome
- anemia
- coagulation
- dialysis
- G-6-PD deficiency
- hepatotoxicity
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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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