Drug Interaction Report
1 potential interaction and/or warning found for the following 2 drugs:
- magnesium oxide
- Pradaxa (dabigatran)
Interactions between your drugs
magnesium oxide dabigatran
Applies to: magnesium oxide, Pradaxa (dabigatran)
ADJUST DOSING INTERVAL: Coadministration with an antacid may reduce the bioavailability of dabigatran following oral administration of dabigatran etexilate. The mechanism of interaction has not been described. In population pharmacokinetic analyses, a reduction in dabigatran exposure by 35% was seen over the first 24 hours following surgery. Thereafter, a reduction of about 11% was observed.
MANAGEMENT: Dabigatran should be administered at least two hours before taking an antacid. Coadministration with dabigatran should be avoided within 24 hours after orthopedic surgery.
References (1)
- (2008) "Product Information. Pradax (dabigatran)." Boehringer Ingelheim (Canada) Ltd
Drug and food interactions
No alcohol/food interactions were found with the drugs in your list. However, this does not necessarily mean no food interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Therapeutic duplication warnings
No duplication warnings were found for your selected drugs.
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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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