Drug Interaction Report
3 potential interactions and/or warnings found for the following 2 drugs:
- Rebetron (interferon alfa-2b / ribavirin)
- Symbicort (budesonide / formoterol)
Interactions between your drugs
budesonide formoterol
Applies to: Symbicort (budesonide / formoterol), Symbicort (budesonide / formoterol)
Information for this minor interaction is available on the professional version.
Drug and food/lifestyle interactions
ribavirin food/lifestyle
Applies to: Rebetron (interferon alfa-2b / ribavirin)
Food can enhance the levels of ribavirin in your body. Ribavirin should be taken with food or just after eating. This will make it easier for your body to absorb the medication. Do not take it on an empty stomach. Swallow the tablet or capsule whole.
budesonide food/lifestyle
Applies to: Symbicort (budesonide / formoterol)
You should avoid the regular consumption of large amounts of grapefruits and grapefruit juice while taking budesonide. Grapefruit can raise the levels of budesonide in your body and lead to increased side effects. Do not increase or decrease the amount of grapefruit products in your diet without first talking to your doctor.
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.
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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