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Guide to Medications and Food Interactions

Easily check how your medications interact with meals, beverages, and supplements. Protect the effectiveness of your treatment and feel your best every day.

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Paliperidon Advanz Pharma 50 mg Depot-Injektionssuspension in einer Fertigspritze
Paliperidon Advanz Pharma 50 mg Depot-Injektionssuspension in einer Fertigspritze
💊 Depot-Injektionssuspension in der Fertigspritze Lek
Producent: Advanz Pharma Limited
Paliperidon Advanz Pharma 25 mg Depot-Injektionssuspension in einer Fertigspritze
Paliperidon Advanz Pharma 25 mg Depot-Injektionssuspension in einer Fertigspritze
💊 Depot-Injektionssuspension in der Fertigspritze Lek
Producent: Advanz Pharma Limited
Gabapentin Holsten 400 mg Hartkapseln
Gabapentin Holsten 400 mg Hartkapseln
💊 Hartkapsel Lek
Producent: Holsten Pharma GmbH
Milrinon Stragen
Milrinon Stragen
💊 Konzentrat zur Herstellung einer Infusionslösung Lek
Producent: Stragen Pharma GmbH
Resonium A
Resonium A
💊 Pulver zur Herstellung einer Suspension zum Einnehmen oder einer Rektalsuspension Lek
Producent: Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GmbH
Ropivacain HCl B. Braun 2 mg/ml Injektions-/Infusionslösung
Ropivacain HCl B. Braun 2 mg/ml Injektions-/Infusionslösung
💊 Injektions-/Infusionslösung Lek
Producent: B. Braun Melsungen Aktiengesellschaft
Sulbactam Eberth 1000 mg
Sulbactam Eberth 1000 mg
💊 Pulver zur Herstellung einer Injektions- bzw. Infusionslösung Lek
Producent: Dr. Friedrich Eberth Arzneimittel GmbH
Amitriptylin Micro Labs 22,1 mg Filmtabletten
Amitriptylin Micro Labs 22,1 mg Filmtabletten
💊 Filmtablette Lek
Producent: Micro Labs GmbH
Preterax N 2,5 mg/ 0,625 mg Filmtabletten
Preterax N 2,5 mg/ 0,625 mg Filmtabletten
💊 Filmtablette Lek
Producent: Les Laboratoires Servier
Solian 400 mg Filmtabletten
Solian 400 mg Filmtabletten
💊 Filmtablette Lek
Producent: Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GmbH
Gilurytmal 50 mg / 10 ml
Gilurytmal 50 mg / 10 ml
💊 Injektionslösung Lek
Producent: Carinopharm GmbH
Doxyderma 50 mg
Doxyderma 50 mg
💊 Tablette Lek
Producent: Dermapharm Aktiengesellschaft
Levetiracetam Holsten 1000 mg Filmtabletten
Levetiracetam Holsten 1000 mg Filmtabletten
💊 keine eindeutige Darreichungsform Lek
Producent: Holsten Pharma GmbH
Escitalopram-Micro Labs 20 mg Filmtabletten
Escitalopram-Micro Labs 20 mg Filmtabletten
💊 Filmtablette Lek
Producent: Micro Labs GmbH
Volon A 10
Volon A 10
💊 Kristallsuspension Lek
Producent: Dermapharm Aktiengesellschaft
Prednitop Crinale
Prednitop Crinale
💊 Lösung zur Anwendung auf der Haut Lek
Producent: Dermapharm Aktiengesellschaft
Cabaseril 2 mg
Cabaseril 2 mg
💊 Tablette Lek
Producent: Pfizer Pharma GmbH
Cabaseril 1 mg
Cabaseril 1 mg
💊 Tablette Lek
Producent: Pfizer Pharma GmbH
Ipratropiumbromid 125 Mikrogramm / 1 ml Stulln
Ipratropiumbromid 125 Mikrogramm / 1 ml Stulln
💊 Lösung für einen Vernebler Lek
Producent: Penta Arzneimittel GmbH
AARANE N
AARANE N
💊 Suspension mit Treibmittel Lek
Producent: Hormosan Pharma Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung (BS 1)
Gabapentin Holsten 800 mg Filmtabletten
Gabapentin Holsten 800 mg Filmtabletten
💊 Filmtablette Lek
Producent: Holsten Pharma GmbH
Risperidon - 1 A Pharma 6 mg Filmtabletten
Risperidon - 1 A Pharma 6 mg Filmtabletten
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Producent: 1 A Pharma GmbH
Volon A 40
Volon A 40
💊 Kristallsuspension Lek
Producent: Dermapharm Aktiengesellschaft
Hukyndra
Hukyndra
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Producent: STADA Arzneimittel Aktiengesellschaft - Geschäftsanschrift -
Dorzo-Vision sine 20 mg/ml Augentropfen, Lösung im Einzeldosisbehältnis
Dorzo-Vision sine 20 mg/ml Augentropfen, Lösung im Einzeldosisbehältnis
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Producent: OmniVision GmbH
Folinsäure PhaRes 10 mg/ml Injektionslösung
Folinsäure PhaRes 10 mg/ml Injektionslösung
💊 Injektionslösung Lek
Producent: Pharma Resources GmbH
Gentamicin-POS
Gentamicin-POS
💊 Augentropfen Lek
Producent: URSAPHARM Arzneimittel GmbH
Cisatracurium Hikma 2 mg/ml Injektions-/Infusionslösung
Cisatracurium Hikma 2 mg/ml Injektions-/Infusionslösung
💊 Injektions-/Infusionslösung Lek
Producent: Hikma Farmaceutica (Portugal), S.A.
Rosuvastatin/Ezetimib Denk 20 mg/10 mg Filmtabletten
Rosuvastatin/Ezetimib Denk 20 mg/10 mg Filmtabletten
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Producent: Denk Pharma GmbH & Co. KG
Rosuvastatin/Ezetimib Denk 40 mg/10 mg Filmtabletten
Rosuvastatin/Ezetimib Denk 40 mg/10 mg Filmtabletten
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Producent: Denk Pharma GmbH & Co. KG
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Frequently Asked Questions

What should you watch for in your diet while taking lisinopril or other ACE inhibitors?
Lisinopril is a blood-pressure-lowering medication from the ACE inhibitor class. Since it may increase potassium levels in the blood, avoid self-administering potassium chloride salt substitutes or high-potassium supplements without medical advice.
What to keep in mind when using meloxicam?
Meloxicam (an NSAID anti-inflammatory drug) should always be taken during a meal with water, avoiding alcohol and spicy seasonings that irritate the gastric mucosa.
Does food affect the action of gabapentin?
Gabapentin can be taken with or without food, but it’s best to keep at least a 2-hour gap between the medication and antacids containing aluminum and magnesium.
What should you be cautious about while taking tramadol?
Tramadol can be taken with or without food, but taking it with light meals reduces the risk of nausea. To prevent constipation that often accompanies this treatment, make sure to stay well-hydrated and include plenty of fiber in your diet.
What should you avoid while taking escitalopram?
During escitalopram therapy, avoid alcohol and herbal teas or supplements containing St. John’s Wort, which can lead to dangerous serotonin interactions.
How to take duloxetine to avoid stomach irritation?
Swallowing the duloxetine capsule whole during a meal helps prevent transient nausea at the start of treatment.
Can azithromycin be taken with dairy?
Azithromycin tablets can be taken with or without food, but antacids and supplements containing calcium and magnesium should be spaced at least 2 hours apart.
How to support the effect of rosuvastatin with a proper diet?
Rosuvastatin can be taken at any time of day with or without food. Replacing saturated fats with olive oil, nuts, and oat fiber helps achieve a significantly better lipid profile.
How does a low-purine diet support allopurinol treatment in gout?
Allopurinol is taken after a meal, washed down with plenty of water. Concurrently limiting offal, red meat, seafood, alcohol, and high-fructose corn syrup effectively lowers uric acid levels.
How should metformin be taken to minimize gastrointestinal discomfort?
Metformin is a key medication for type 2 diabetes and insulin resistance. Taking it with or right after a low-glycemic-index meal significantly improves tolerance from the digestive system; with long-term use, it’s also wise to monitor vitamin B12 levels.

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