Crixivan
side effects, nutrient depletions, herbal interactions and health notes:
Data provided by Applied Health
• Avoid taking with food because it could decrease drug absorption.1
• Avoid high fat or protein containing foods because it could bind with the drug and decrease absorption.2
• St. John's Wort may interact with indinavir to decrease its effects, avoid using together.3
• Astralgus may interact with antiviral medications and increase side effects.4
References1 Facts and Comparisons, Clinisphere 2.0, Wolters Kluwer Company, 2000.
2 Facts and Comparisons, Clinisphere 2.0, Wolters Kluwer Company, 2000.
3 Piscitelli SC, Burstein AH, Chaitt D, et al. Indinavir concentrations and St. John's wort. Lancet 2000;355(9203):547-548
4 Upton R (ed). Astragalus Root: analytical, quality control, and therapeutic monograph. Santa Cruz, CA: American Herbal Pharmacopoeia; 1999;1-25
4 Facts and Comparisons, The Review of Natural Products, Clinisphere 2.0, Wolters Kluwer Company, 2000
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The information in Drug Watch is provided as a courtesy to NewsTarget readers by Applied Health Solutions in cooperation with Healthway Solutions. Although the information is presented with scientific references, we do not wish to imply that this represents a comprehensive list of considerations about any specific drug, herb or nutrient. Nor should this information be considered a substitute for the advice of your doctor, pharmacist, or other healthcare practitioner. Please read the disclaimer about the intentions and limitations of the information provided on these pages. It is important to tell your doctor and pharmacist about all other drugs and nutritional supplements that you are taking if they are recommending a new medication. Copyright © 2007 by Applied Health Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved.
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