Digoxin Tablets and Guar Gum
Determining the interaction of Digoxin Tablets and Guar Gum 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:Concurrent administration of guar gum has been reported to reduce the rate but not the extent of digoxin absorption by prolonging gastric retention. Long-term administration of guar gum is not expected to interfere with the clinical effects of digoxin.
- Huupponen R, Seppala P, Iisalo E "Effect of guar gum, a fibre preparation, on digoxin and penicillin absorption in man." Eur J Clin Pharmacol 26 (1984): 279-81
- Fugh-Berman A "Herb-drug interactions." Lancet 355 (2000): 134-8
Generic Name: digoxin
Brand name: Digitek, Digox, Lanoxin, Lanoxicaps, Cardoxin
Synonyms: Digoxin
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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- Guar Gum-Dihydroergotamine Mesylate