Mycophenolate Intravenous and Pediatric Multivitamin Chewables with Iron
Determining the interaction of Mycophenolate Intravenous and Pediatric Multivitamin Chewables with Iron 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 data suggest that the oral bioavailability of mycophenolic acid (MPA) may be decreased by concomitant administration of iron preparations. The mechanism of interaction has not been established, and available data are conflicting. In an early study with seven healthy subjects, administration of 1 gram of mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) with a single 1050 mg dose of sustained-release ferrous sulfate (equivalent to 210 mg of elemental iron) decreased mean MPA peak plasma concentration (Cmax) and systemic exposure (AUC) by 94% and 91%, respectively, compared to administration of MMF alone. However, several subsequent studies, including some conducted in kidney transplant patients, reported no significant changes in MPA pharmacokinetics during coadministration with iron at the same time or up to four hours apart. The reasons for the discrepancy have not been determined. In vitro, there was no evidence of complexation between iron and MMF or MPA. No precautions appear necessary to avoid potential interaction; however, it may be advisable to monitor pharmacologic response and blood levels closely if an iron product is added to stabilized mycophenolate therapy.
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Generic Name: mycophenolate mofetil
Brand name: Cellcept, Myfortic, MMF
Synonyms: Mycophenolate mofetil (oral/injection), Mycophenolate
Generic Name: multivitamin with iron
Brand name: Fero-Folic 500, Theragran Hematinic, Ultra Enerforce
Synonyms: Multivitamin with iron, Polysaccharide-Iron Complex, Vitamin B12, and Folic Acid
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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