Drug Interaction Report
1 potential interaction and/or warning found for the following 2 drugs:
- Garfield Vitamins (multivitamin)
- orlistat
Interactions between your drugs
multivitamin orlistat
Applies to: Garfield Vitamins (multivitamin), orlistat
ADJUST DOSING INTERVAL: Orlistat decreases the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins. Studies have shown a 30% reduction in beta-carotene absorption and a 60% reduction in tocopherol acetate absorption when coadministered with orlistat.
MANAGEMENT: Vitamin supplements should be taken at least two hours before or after orlistat administration.
References (1)
- (2001) "Product Information. Xenical (orlistat)." Roche Laboratories
Drug and food interactions
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Therapeutic duplication warnings
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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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