Zelnorm and Alcohol/Food Interactions
There is 1 alcohol/food/lifestyle interaction with Zelnorm (tegaserod).
Moderate
Tegaserod Food/Lifestyle
Moderate Food Interaction
ADJUST DOSING INTERVAL: Food reduces the bioavailability of tegaserod by 40 to 65% and the maximum plasma concentration (Cmax) by 20 to 40%.
MANAGEMENT: Tegaserod should be taken before meals.
References (1)
- (2002) "Product Information. Zelnorm (tegaserod)." Novartis Pharmaceuticals
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Zelnorm drug interactions
There are 2 drug interactions with Zelnorm (tegaserod).
Zelnorm disease interactions
There are 4 disease interactions with Zelnorm (tegaserod) 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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