Carafate Tablets and NP Thyroid 120
Determining the interaction of Carafate Tablets and NP Thyroid 120 and the possibility of their joint administration.
In the database of official manuals used in the service creation an interaction registered by statistical results of studies was found, which can either lead to negative consequences for the patient health or strengthen a mutual positive effect. A doctor should be consulted to address the issue of joint drug administration.
Consumer:Consumer information for this minor interaction is not currently available. Some minor drug interactions may not be clinically relevant in all patients. Minor drug interactions do not usually cause harm or require a change in therapy. However, your healthcare provider can determine if adjustments to your medications are needed.
Professional:Limited clinical data suggest that sucralfate may interfere with the absorption of thyroid hormone in some patients. The clinical significance of this interaction is unknown. Administering sucralfate twice a day instead of four times a day and separating thyroid supplements from sucralfate by eight hours may avoid a potential interaction. The patient's clinical response should be monitored.
- Havrankova J, Lahaie R "Levothyroxine binding by sucralfate." Ann Intern Med 117 (1992): 445-6
- Khan F, Jeanniton E, Renedo M "Does sucralfate impede levothyroxine therapy?" Ann Intern Med 118 (1993): 317
Generic Name: sucralfate
Brand name: Carafate
Synonyms: Carafate
Generic Name: thyroid desiccated
Brand name: Armour Thyroid, Nature-Throid, Westhroid, Thyroid Porcine, NP Thyroid, WP Thyroid
Synonyms: Thyroid, Desiccated
In the course of checking the drug compatibility and interactions, data from the following reference sources was used: Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com.
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- NP Thyroid 120-Carbachol
- NP Thyroid 120-Carbachol ophthalmic
- NP Thyroid 120-Carbamazepine
- NP Thyroid 120-Carbamazepine Capsules
- NP Thyroid 120-Carbamazepine Chewable