Drug Interaction Report
2 potential interactions and/or warnings found for the following 2 drugs:
- Accutane (isotretinoin)
- Ergamisol (levamisole)
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
levamisole food
Applies to: Ergamisol (levamisole)
GENERALLY AVOID: Case histories have suggested that levamisole is associated with some side effects (including headache, fever, shivers, and dizziness) that suggest an disulfiram-like interaction with alcohol. These side effects could be alleviated by total abstinence from alcohol. No mechanism has been established for this interaction.
MANAGEMENT: Patients receiving levamisole should avoid alcohol.
References (3)
- (2001) "Product Information. Ergamisol (levamisole)." Janssen Pharmaceuticals
- Renoux G (1980) "The general immunopharmacology of levamisole." Drugs, 19, p. 89-99
- Renoux G (1978) "Modulation of immunity by levamisole." Pharmacol Ther [B], 2, p. 397-422
ISOtretinoin food
Applies to: Accutane (isotretinoin)
GENERALLY AVOID: The combined use of ethanol and isotretinoin may result in a disulfiram-like reaction. The mechanism has not been established.
MANAGEMENT: Alcohol consumption should be avoided during isotretinoin therapy.
References (1)
- (2001) "Product Information. Accutane (isotretinoin)." Roche Laboratories
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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