Arthrotec
side effects, nutrient depletions, herbal interactions and health notes:
Data provided by Applied Health
• Folate and vitamin C supplementation may be helpful with long term use of the medication.1
• Vitamin E intake with NSAIDs may increase risk of bleeding.2
• Take with food or milk to decrease stomach upset3
• Avoid alcohol.4
• Chondroitin sulfate has some anti-platelet properties; consult a pharmacist prior to using NSAID's and chondroitin together due to the increased potential for bleeding.5
• Ulcers induced by NSAIDs may be minimized by Licorice.6
• Due to its blood-thinning properties, taking Ginkgo with NSAIDs may not be advisable.7
• Anti-inflammatory properties of diclofenac may be increased by Stinging Nettle.8
• Avoid feverfew with NSAID's, the herbs' effect may theoretically be reduced.9
References1 Baggott JE, Morgan SL, Ha T, et al. Inhibition of folate-dependent enzymes by non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Biochem J 282: 197-202, 1992.
1 Lawrence VA, Loewenstein JE, and Eichner ER. Aspirin and folate binding: in vivo and in vitro studies of serum binding and urinary excretion of endogenous folate. J Lab Clin Med 103: 944-948, 1984.
1 Molloy TP and Wilson CW. Protein-binding of ascorbic acid. Interaction with acetylsalicylic acid. Int J Vitam Nutr Res 50: 387-392, 1980.
1 Das N and Nebioglu S. Vitamin C-aspirin interactions in laboratory animals. J Clin Pharm Ther 17: 343-346, 1992.
2 Liede KE, Haukka JK, Saxen LM, et al. Increased tendency toward gingival bleeding caused by joint effect of alpha-tocopherol supplementation and acetylsalicylic acid. Ann Med 30: 542-546, 1998.
2 Steiner M. Vitamin E, a modifier of platelet function: rationale and use in cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease. Nutr Rev. 1999 Oct;57(10):306-9.
3 Pronsky, Z Food Medication Interactions, 11th edition, 1999.
3 Facts and Comparisons, Clinisphere 2.0, Wolters Kluwer Company, 2000
4 Pronsky, Z Food Medication Interactions, 11th edition, 1999.
4 Facts and Comparisons, Clinisphere 2.0, Wolters Kluwer Company, 2000
5 McKevoy GK, ed. AHFS Drug Information. Bethesda, MD: American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, 2000.
5 Griffith, Winter H MD Vitamins, herbs, minerals and supplements- the complete guide. Revised edition. Fisher books, 1998.
6 Rees WDW, Rhodes J, Wright JE, et al. Effect of deglycyrrhizinated liquorice on gastric mucosal damage by aspirin. Scand J Gastroenterol 14: 605-607, 1979.
6 Brinker, F Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions, Eclectic Medical Publications, 1998
6 Morgan AG, McAdam WAF, Pascoo C, Darnborough A. Comparison between cimetidine and Caved-S in the treatment of gastric ulceration and subsequent maintenance therapy. Gut 1982;23: 545-51.
7 Rosenblatt M and Mindel J. Spontaneous hyphema associated with ingestion of Ginkgo biloba extract. N Engl J Med 336(15): 1108, 1997.
8 Chrubasik S, Enderlein W, Bauer R, Grabner W. "Evidence for antirheumatic effectiveness of Herba Urticae dioicae in acute arthritis: A pilot study," Phytomedicine, 4(2): 105-108, 1997.
8 Brinker, F Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions, Eclectic Medical Publications, 1998
9 The Review of Natural Products by Facts and Comparisons. St. Louis, MO: Wolters Kluwer Co., 2000.
9 Miller LG. Herbal medicinals: selected clinical considerations focusing on known or potential drug-herb interactions. Arch Int Med 1998;158(20):2200-11.
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