Flumadine
side effects, nutrient depletions, herbal interactions and health notes:
Data provided by Applied Health
• Avoid alcohol with this medication due to its possible sedating effects.1
• It may be advisable to avoid European elder, eucalyptus, echinacea and ginseng with this medication due to possible additive effects.2
• Due to the known interaction between flumadine and aspirin it may be advisable to avoid these herbs with salicylate properties: meadowsweet, poplar and white willow.3
References1 Facts and Comparisons, Clinisphere 2.0 Wolters Kluwer Company, 2000
1 http://www.fda.gov/cder/drug/antivirals/influenza/flumadine-label.htm
2 Scaglione F, Cattaneo G, Alessandria M, Cogo R. Efficacy and safety of the standardized ginseng extract G 115 for potentiating vaccination against common cold and/or influenza syndrome. Drugs Exptl Clin Res 1996;22:65-72.
2 PDR for Herbal Medicines, 2nd edition, Medical Economics Company, 2000
2 Blumenthal, M (Ed.): The Complete German Commission E Monographs: Therapeutic Guide to Herbal Medicines. American Botanical Council. Austin, TX. 1998.
3 PDR for Herbal Medicines, 2nd edition, Medical Economics Company, 2000
3 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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