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MethylPREDNISolone Dose Pack and Zinc Gluconate Lozenges

Determining the interaction of MethylPREDNISolone Dose Pack and Zinc Gluconate Lozenges and the possibility of their joint administration.

Check result:
MethylPREDNISolone Dose Pack <> Zinc Gluconate Lozenges
Relevance: 04.04.2022 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

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:

Theoretically, agents that are thought to have immunostimulant properties such as echinacea, vitamin E, cat's claw, and zinc may antagonize the pharmacologic effects of immunosuppressants. However, clinical cases of drug interactions have not been reported.

References
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  • Miller LG "Herbal medicinals: selected clinical considerations focusing on known or potential drug-herb interactions." Arch Intern Med 158 (1998): 2200-11
  • Izzo AA, Ernst E "Interactions between herbal medicines and prescribed drugs: a systematic review." Drugs 61 (2001): 2163-75
MethylPREDNISolone Dose Pack

Generic Name: methylprednisolone

Brand name: Medrol, Medrol Dosepak, MethylPREDNISolone Dose Pack, A-methapred, Depo-Medrol, Solu-Medrol

Synonyms: n.a.

Zinc Gluconate Lozenges

Generic Name: zinc gluconate

Brand name: Orazinc, Orazinc 110

Synonyms: Zinc gluconate, Zinc Gluconate

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.