Drug Interaction Report
1 potential interaction and/or warning found for the following 2 drugs:
- interferon alfa-2b
- Valproate Sodium (valproic acid)
Interactions between your drugs
No drug ⬌ drug interactions were found between the drugs in your list. However, this does not necessarily mean no drug interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Drug and food interactions
valproic acid food
Applies to: Valproate Sodium (valproic acid)
GENERALLY AVOID: Alcohol may potentiate some of the pharmacologic effects of CNS-active agents. Use in combination may result in additive central nervous system depression and/or impairment of judgment, thinking, and psychomotor skills.
MANAGEMENT: Patients receiving CNS-active agents should be warned of this interaction and advised to avoid or limit consumption of alcohol. Ambulatory patients should be counseled to avoid hazardous activities requiring complete mental alertness and motor coordination until they know how these agents affect them, and to notify their physician if they experience excessive or prolonged CNS effects that interfere with their normal activities.
References (4)
- Warrington SJ, Ankier SI, Turner P (1986) "Evaluation of possible interactions between ethanol and trazodone or amitriptyline." Neuropsychobiology, 15, p. 31-7
- Gilman AG, eds., Nies AS, Rall TW, Taylor P (1990) "Goodman and Gilman's the Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics." New York, NY: Pergamon Press Inc.
- (2012) "Product Information. Fycompa (perampanel)." Eisai Inc
- (2015) "Product Information. Rexulti (brexpiprazole)." Otsuka American Pharmaceuticals Inc
Therapeutic duplication warnings
No duplication warnings were found for your selected drugs.
Therapeutic duplication warnings are only returned when drugs within the same group exceed the recommended therapeutic duplication maximum.
Report options
- Switch to consumer interaction data
- Email this report to a friend, doctor, or patient
- Ask questions, find answers
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. |
See also:
Nplate
Nplate is used to prevent bleeding episodes in people with chronic immune thrombocytopenic purpura ...
Epkinly
Epkinly is used for the treatment of relapsed or refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) ...
Ozempic
Learn about Ozempic (semaglutide) for type 2 diabetes treatment, weight management, cardiovascular ...
Opdivo Qvantig
Opdivo Qvantig is used to treat adults with melanoma, non-small cell lung cancer, renal cell ...
Opdivo
Opdivo is used to treat many cancers, such as melanoma, non-small cell lung cancer, malignant ...
Keytruda
Keytruda is used to treat multiple types of cancer such as melanoma, non-small cell lung cancer ...
Decadron
Decadron is used for addison's disease, adrenal insufficiency, adrenocortical insufficiency ...
Dexamethasone Intensol
Dexamethasone Intensol is used for addison's disease, adrenal insufficiency, adrenocortical ...
Revlimid
Revlimid is used to treat types of multiple myeloma, mantle cell lymphoma, follicular lymphoma and ...
Learn more
Further information
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.
Check Interactions
To view an interaction report containing 4 (or more) medications, please sign in or create an account.
Save Interactions List
Sign in to your account to save this drug interaction list.