Drug Interactions between cycloserine and ethanol
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- cycloserine
- ethanol
Interactions between your drugs
cycloSERINE ethanol
Applies to: cycloserine and ethanol
GENERALLY AVOID: Coadministration with alcohol may potentiate the central nervous system adverse effects of cycloserine and its prodrug, terizidone. These effects may include dizziness, drowsiness, depression, anxiety, psychoses, memory impairment, confusion, and convulsions.
MANAGEMENT: Patients should be advised to avoid the consumption of alcohol during treatment with cycloserine or terizidone. The use of these medications is contraindicated in patients with chronic alcohol consumption or alcoholism.
References
- (2001) "Product Information. Seromycin (cycloserine)." Dura Pharmaceuticals
- Cerner Multum, Inc. "UK Summary of Product Characteristics."
Drug and food interactions
cycloSERINE food
Applies to: cycloserine
GENERALLY AVOID: Coadministration with alcohol may potentiate some of the central nervous system adverse effects of cycloserine and its prodrug, terizidone. These effects may include dizziness, drowsiness, depression, anxiety, psychoses, memory impairment, confusion, and convulsions.
MANAGEMENT: Patients should be advised to avoid the consumption of alcohol during treatment with cycloserine or terizidone. The use of these medications is contraindicated in patients with chronic alcohol consumption or alcoholism.
MONITOR CLOSELY: Coadministration with caffeine may potentiate some of the central nervous system adverse effects of cycloserine and its prodrug, terizidone. These effects may include insomnia, excitability, irritability, anxiety, tremor, psychoses, and convulsions.
MANAGEMENT: Caution is advised when cycloserine or terizidone is used with caffeine. Consumption of certain beverages or stimulants with very high caffeine levels should be avoided as a precautionary measure.
References
- (2001) "Product Information. Seromycin (cycloserine)." Dura Pharmaceuticals
- Cerner Multum, Inc. "UK Summary of Product Characteristics."
Therapeutic duplication warnings
No warnings were found for your selected drugs.
Therapeutic duplication warnings are only returned when drugs within the same group exceed the recommended therapeutic duplication maximum.
See also
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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