Red yeast rice Disease Interactions
There is 1 disease interaction with red yeast rice.
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (applies to red yeast rice) renal disease
Moderate Potential Hazard, Moderate plausibility. Applicable conditions: Renal Dysfunction
Some HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors such as fluvastatin, have not been studied in patients with severe renal impairment or end-stage renal disease. Some others such as pitavastatin and simvastatin, require a dose reduction when used in this group of patients. Caution and close monitoring is advised when using these drugs in patients with renal impairment.
References
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- (2001) "Product Information. Pravachol (pravastatin)." Bristol-Myers Squibb
- (2001) "Product Information. Zocor (simvastatin)." Merck & Co., Inc
- (2001) "Product Information. Lescol (fluvastatin)." Novartis Pharmaceuticals
- (2001) "Product Information. Lipitor (atorvastatin)." Parke-Davis
- (2003) "Product Information. Crestor (rosuvastatin)." AstraZeneca Pharma Inc
- (2010) "Product Information. Livalo (pitavastatin)." Kowa Pharmaceuticals America (formerly ProEthic)
Red yeast rice drug interactions
There are 268 drug interactions with red yeast rice.
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There are 2 alcohol/food interactions with red yeast rice.
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Drug Interaction Classification
Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan. | |
No interaction information available. |
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