Drug Interaction Report
3 potential interactions and/or warnings found for the following 2 drugs:
- hydrocortisone / lidocaine / psyllium topical
- linaclotide
Interactions between your drugs
psyllium linaclotide
Applies to: hydrocortisone / lidocaine / psyllium topical, linaclotide
The concomitant use of linaclotide with proton pump inhibitors, laxatives, or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs may increase the risk of diarrhea. The clinical significance is unknown.
References (1)
- EMEA. European Medicines Agency (2007) EPARs. European Union Public Assessment Reports. http://www.ema.europa.eu/ema/index.jsp?curl=pages/includes/medicines/medicines_landingpage.jsp&mid
Drug and food/lifestyle interactions
psyllium food/lifestyle
Applies to: hydrocortisone / lidocaine / psyllium topical
ADJUST DOSING INTERVAL: Bulk-forming laxatives such as guar gum, psyllium, polycarbophil, or methylcellulose may affect the bioavailability of concomitantly administered substances due to their effect on the rate of gastrointestinal transit and gastric emptying.
MANAGEMENT: In general, oral medications should be administered at least 2 hours before or 2 hours after dosing of the bulk-forming laxative.
References (1)
- (2001) "Product Information. Metamucil (psyllium)." Procter and Gamble Pharmaceuticals
linaclotide food/lifestyle
Applies to: linaclotide
ADJUST DOSING INTERVAL: Administration of linaclotide in the fed condition resulted in more gastrointestinal side effects and more frequent and looser stools, than when it was administered under fasting conditions.
MANAGEMENT: It is recommended to take linaclotide 30 minutes before a meal.
References (2)
- EMEA. European Medicines Agency (2007) EPARs. European Union Public Assessment Reports. http://www.ema.europa.eu/ema/index.jsp?curl=pages/includes/medicines/medicines_landingpage.jsp&mid
- (2012) "Product Information. Linzess (linaclotide)." Forest Pharmaceuticals
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.
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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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