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Ixempra and Food

Result of checking the interaction of Ixempra and Food for safety when used together.

Check result:

Ixempra <> Food

Relevance: 03.07.2019 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug interaction with food or lifestyle.

Consumer:

Do not consume grapefruit or grapefruit juice during treatment with ixabepilone unless specifically directed otherwise by your doctor. Ixabepilone can interact with grapefruit and grapefruit juice and the interaction may increase the effects of ixabepilone. You should discuss the use of grapefruit and grapefruit juice with your doctor.

Professional:

GENERALLY AVOID: Grapefruit juice may increase the plasma concentrations of ixabepilone. The proposed mechanism is inhibition of CYP450 3A4-mediated first-pass metabolism in the gut wall by certain compounds present in grapefruits.

MANAGEMENT: Patients treated with ixabepilone should avoid the consumption of grapefruit or grapefruit juice.

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