Drug Interaction Report
2 potential interactions and/or warnings found for the following 2 drugs:
- ephedrine nasal
- Slo-Niacin (niacin)
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
niacin food
Applies to: Slo-Niacin (niacin)
GENERALLY AVOID: Ethanol can exacerbate the cutaneous flushing that is a common side effect of niacin. At least one case of delirium and lactic acidosis has been reported with coadministration of these drugs, although data are limited.
MANAGEMENT: Coadministration should probably be discouraged, particularly since chronic consumption of large amounts of alcohol is associated with hyperlipidemia.
References (1)
- Schwab RA, Bachhuber BH (1991) "Delirium and lactic acidosis caused by ethanol and niacin coingestion." Am J Emerg Med, 9, p. 363-5
niacin food
Applies to: Slo-Niacin (niacin)
A single case has been reported in which cutaneous flushing and tremors were noted in a woman who was taking niacin while wearing a nicotine patch. The mechanism is suspected to be synergistic cutaneous vasodilatory effects. The clinical significance of this possible interaction is not known.
References (1)
- Rockwell KA Jr (1993) "Potential interaction between niacin and transdermal nicotine." Ann Pharmacother, 27, p. 1283-8
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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