Drug Interaction Report
2 potential interactions and/or warnings found for the following 2 drugs:
- Evac-Q-Kwik (bisacodyl / magnesium citrate)
- irinotecan
Interactions between your drugs
magnesium citrate irinotecan
Applies to: Evac-Q-Kwik (bisacodyl / magnesium citrate), irinotecan
GENERALLY AVOID: Because irinotecan has been reported to cause diarrhea in the majority of treated patients, the use of laxatives may not be appropriate during irinotecan therapy.
MANAGEMENT: In patients requiring laxatives for constipation associated with narcotic administration, the standard regimen may be continued under supervision of the clinician. However, patients should be advised to inform their physician of any changes in their bowel habit so that dosage adjustments or discontinuation of laxatives may be done promptly.
References (1)
- (2001) "Product Information. Camptosar (irinotecan)." Pharmacia and Upjohn
bisacodyl irinotecan
Applies to: Evac-Q-Kwik (bisacodyl / magnesium citrate), irinotecan
GENERALLY AVOID: Because irinotecan has been reported to cause diarrhea in the majority of treated patients, the use of laxatives may not be appropriate during irinotecan therapy.
MANAGEMENT: In patients requiring laxatives for constipation associated with narcotic administration, the standard regimen may be continued under supervision of the clinician. However, patients should be advised to inform their physician of any changes in their bowel habit so that dosage adjustments or discontinuation of laxatives may be done promptly.
References (1)
- (2001) "Product Information. Camptosar (irinotecan)." Pharmacia and Upjohn
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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