Rulox and Sporanox
Determining the interaction of Rulox and Sporanox 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:Using aluminum hydroxide together with itraconazole may decrease the effects of itraconazole. Separate the dose of aluminum hydroxide and itraconazole by two or more hours. If your doctor does prescribe these medications together, you may need a dose adjustment or special test to safely use both medications. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
Professional:ADJUST DOSING INTERVAL: The dissolution of itraconazole requires an acidic environment. Antacids and some aluminum, calcium, or magnesium containing salts decrease the acidity of the stomach and can reduce the bioavailability and subsequent therapeutic effect of itraconazole.
MANAGEMENT: Separation of doses by two or more hours is recommended.
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Generic Name: aluminum hydroxide / magnesium hydroxide / simethicone
Brand name: Almacone, Gelusil, Mag-al Plus, Mi-Acid, Milantex, Mintox, Mylanta Maximum Strength, Rulox, Mylanta Fast Acting, Mylanta DS Fast Acting, Maalox Plus, Masanti DS, Masanti II, Masanti, Alamag Plus, Mi-Acid II, Almacone-2, Mintox Plus, Mylagen, Mylagen-II, Magaant, Ri-Mox Plus, Rulox Plus, Di-Gel, Ri-Gel II, Uni-Lan, Uni-Lan II, Urban, Urban DS, Maldroxal Plus, Maalox Plus Extra Strength, Tempo, Mylanta, Maalox Max, Maalox, Aldroxicon I, Aldroxicon II, Maalox Antacid Antigas Regular Strength, Mintox Extra Strength, Mintox Maximum Strength, Comfort Gel Original, Comfort Gel Extra Strength, Mylanta Maximum Strength Cherry, Maalox Max Wild Berry, Maalox Advanced Maximum Strength, Milantex Maximum Strength, Maalox Advanced Regular Strength, Geri-Lanta, Mag-al Plus XS, Mylanta Maximum Strength Vanilla Caramel, Mi-Acid Maximum Strength, Di-Gel Liquid
Synonyms: n.a.
Generic Name: itraconazole
Brand name: Sporanox, Onmel, Sporanox PulsePak, Tolsura
Synonyms: n.a.
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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- Rulox-Sporanox injection
- Rulox-Sporanox PulsePak
- Rulox-Sportsmed Topical
- Sporanox-Rum-K
- Sporanox-Rutin
- Sporanox-Ruxolitinib
- Sporanox-Ruxolitinib Phosphate
- Sporanox-Ruzurgi
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