Hivid
side effects, nutrient depletions, herbal interactions and health notes:
Data provided by Applied Health
• Take drug separate from meals. Food may decrease absorption of the drug.1
• Magnesium and aluminum salts may decrease absorption of the drug. Avoid taking antacids or supplements together with the drug.2
• Riboflavin may be helpful in treating lactic acidosis caused by the nucleoside analog reverse transcriptase inhibitors.3
• Due to the interactions between St. John's Wort and other anti-retroviral medications, it may be advisable to avoid combining Hivid with this herb.4
• Echinacea should not be used in autoimmune conditions.5
References1 Product Information. Hivid (zalcitabine). Roche Laboratories, Nutley, NJ. PROD.
1 Facts and Comparisons, Clinisphere 2.0, Wolters Kluwer Company, 2000
2 Facts and Comparisons, Clinisphere 2.0, Wolters Kluwer Company, 2000
3 Fouty B, Frerman F, Reves R. Riboflavin to treat nucleoside analogue-induced lactic acidosis. Lancet 1998;352(9124):291-2.
4 Piscitelli SC, Burstein AH, Chaitt D, et al. Indinavir concentrations and St. John's wort. Lancet 2000;355(9203):547-548.
4 www.fda.gov/cder/drug/advisory/stjwort.htm
5 Blumenthal, M (Ed.): The Complete German Commission E Monographs: Therapeutic Guide to Herbal Medicines. American Botanical Council. Austin, TX. 1998.
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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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