Food and Drug Interaction Flashcards
LR,a 67 yo , man, who has had depression was prescribed an MAOI (Monoamine Oxidase inhibitors) the following foods are avoided except
- Avocado
- bean curd
- bologna
- green tea
Green tea
QUESTION : Patients taking COUMADIN, are advised not too increase or decrease their usual consumption in foods high in Vitamin K such as:
- broccoli
- brussels sprouts
- green tea
- all of the above
All of the above
TRUE or FALSE : Allupurinol is prescribed for patients
with hyperuricemia, the appropriate diet to recommend is LOW
PROTEIN DIET
False
Allupurinol is prescribed for patients
with hyperuricemia, the appropriate diet to recommend is to AVOID LOW PROTEIN DIET why?
AVOID LOW PROTEIN DIET. DO NOT
DRASTICALLY REDUCE DIETARY
PROTEIN INTAKE WHILE ON
ALLUPURINOL THERAPY.
A low protein diet will promote elevated
ALLUPURINOL levels.
FLUOROQUINOLONES(Ciprobay,Tequin, Levofloxacin)
must not be taken with the ff: foods except :
• A. Caffeine
• B. Yogurt
• C. Papaya
• D. Dairy products
• C. Papaya
REASON: FLUOROQUINOLONES(Ciprobay,Tequin, Levofloxacin)
must not be taken with the ff: foods except : PAPAYA
Calcium Rich foods like YOGURT, DAIRY PRODUCTS , and CAFFEINE (even Calcium, Mg , or Fe supplements) BIND TO FORM INSOLUBLE COMPLEXES.
refers to the effect of a medication on food or
a nutrient in food
DRUG - NUTRIENT INTERACTION
a broad term that includes drug nutrient
interactions and the effect of a medication
on nutritional status
FOOD DRUG INTERACTION
MEDICAL TEAM MEMBERS should be
aware that therapeutically important food
and drug interaction can do the ff:
- alter the intended response to
the medication - cause drug toxicity
- alter normal nutritional status
JCIA
Joint Commission for International Accreditation
parameter for Joint Commission for International Accreditation
• “PATIENTS ARE EDUCATED HOW TO USE
MEDICATION……….”
• One Parameter- Patient and Family must be
educated about FOOD- DRUG interactions
2 BROAD TYPES OF FOOD DRUG INTERACTIONS
PHARMACODYNAMICS
PHARMACOKINETICS
PHARMACOKINETICS
Affects the movement of
the drug
PHARMACODYNAMICS
Pharmacologic action
of the drug
Benefits of Minimizing Food Drug
Interactions
- Optimal nutritional status is preserved
- Accidents and injuries are avoided
- Disease complications are minimized
- The cost of health care services is reduced
- There is less professional liability
- Licensing agency requirements are met
• Thought to be a HYPERSENSITIVITY
complex affecting the skin and mucous membrane
Stevens Johnson Syndrome
Drugs known to interact with grapefruit juice:
- Anti-hypertensives
- Immunosuppressants
- Antihistamines
- Protease inhibitors
- Lipid-Lowering Drugs
- Anti-anxiety, antidepressants
Anti-hypertensives
filodipine, nifedipine, nimodipine, nicardipine, isradipine