Drug Interaction Report
No drug interactions found, but 6 warnings to review for the following 2 drugs:
- goldenseal
- Protropin (somatrem)
Drug interactions
No 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.
Food/lifestyle interactions
Moderate food/lifestyle interactions
Moderate:Alcohol (Ethanol) somatrem
Applies to: Protropin (somatrem)
Talk to your healthcare provider before using somatrem together with caffeine as somatrem may alter the blood levels and effects of caffeine. The importance of this interaction may be higher in certain patients, depending on what caffeine is being used to treat.
You may need a dose adjustment or more frequent monitoring by your doctor to safely use both medications. Contact your healthcare provider if your symptoms worsen or your condition changes during treatment with these medications.
It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
Moderate:Alcohol (Ethanol) somatrem
Applies to: Protropin (somatrem)
Talk to your healthcare provider before using somatrem together with ethanol (alcohol) as somatrem may alter the blood levels and effects of ethanol (alcohol). The importance of this interaction may be higher in certain patients, depending on what ethanol (alcohol) is being used to treat.
You may need a dose adjustment or more frequent monitoring by your doctor to safely use both medications. Contact your healthcare provider if your symptoms worsen or your condition changes during treatment with these medications.
It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
Moderate:Caffeine somatrem
Applies to: Protropin (somatrem)
Talk to your healthcare provider before using somatrem together with caffeine as somatrem may alter the blood levels and effects of caffeine. The importance of this interaction may be higher in certain patients, depending on what caffeine is being used to treat.
You may need a dose adjustment or more frequent monitoring by your doctor to safely use both medications. Contact your healthcare provider if your symptoms worsen or your condition changes during treatment with these medications.
It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
Moderate:Caffeine somatrem
Applies to: Protropin (somatrem)
Talk to your healthcare provider before using somatrem together with ethanol (alcohol) as somatrem may alter the blood levels and effects of ethanol (alcohol). The importance of this interaction may be higher in certain patients, depending on what ethanol (alcohol) is being used to treat.
You may need a dose adjustment or more frequent monitoring by your doctor to safely use both medications. Contact your healthcare provider if your symptoms worsen or your condition changes during treatment with these medications.
It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
Disease interactions
2 potential interactionsApplies to: 2 conditions, including Underactive Thyroid and Diabetes Mellitus.
Diabetes Mellitus
Moderate:Protropin
The somatrem in Protropin has a moderate potential interaction with Diabetes Mellitus.
The use of growth hormone has been associated with resistance to insulin. Patients with diabetes mellitus or impaired glucose tolerance should be observed closely during therapy. The dose of antihyperglycemic drugs (insulin or oral/injectable agents) may require adjustment.
Underactive Thyroid
Moderate:Protropin
The somatrem in Protropin has a moderate potential interaction with Underactive Thyroid.
The use of growth hormone has been associated with the development of hypothyroidism. Patients should be monitored baseline and periodically for adequate thyroid function. Inadequate treatment of hypothyroidism may inhibit the optimal response to growth hormone.
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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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