9 pairs of incompatible products and medicines.
We all know that medications must be taken according to strict rules, which relate not only to the dosage and the reception system, but also diet during treatment.
Experts have made 9 pairs of foods and medicines which are recommended, and in some cases, and categorically should not be taken together.
Drugs from bronchospasm
Medications: theophylline, albuterol.
Limits: drinks and foods with caffeine.
Both drugs have a stimulating effect on the nervous system, so to avoid hyperexcitability and nervousness during treatment, you need to cut back on the caffeine. Should be particularly careful with theophylline, as caffeine increases the toxicity of medications. You also need to minimize greasy foods in the diet, because it increases the bioavailability of theophylline, which can cause overdose.
Drugs to lower blood pressure
(prescribed for the treatment and prevention of diseases of the heart, kidney)
Drugs: captopril, enalapril, ramipril.
To limit: foods rich in potassium.
Medications from this group increase the amount of potassium in the blood, an overabundance of which can cause heart rhythm disturbances, shortness of breath. Therefore, at the time of treatment necessary to limit in the diet of bananas, potatoes, soy, spinach.
Drug against arrhythmia
(prescribed for the treatment or prevention of heart failure)
Name: digoxin.
Limit: licorice.
Liquorice (licorice) contains glycyrrhizic acid, which, coming into contact with digoxin, may cause disturbances of the heartbeat and even heart attack. Contains this substance in candies, cakes and other confectionery. Also licorice is often present in the composition of kvass and beer.
Dietary fibre (e.g. bran) reduces the effectiveness of this drug, so to use it you need 2 hours before or after a meal. Worsen the action of digoxin and herbs such as Senna, St. John’s wort.
Drugs to reduce “bad” cholesterol
(prescribed for obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease)
Drugs: atorvastatin, fluvastatin, lovastatin, simvastatin, rosuvastatin, pravastatin.
Limit: grapefruit.
Grapefruit greatly increases the absorbability of drugs, which increases the likelihood of overdose and adverse effects. Thus, the effect of just one pill, washed down with grapefruit juice, is effect 20 tablets, washed down with plain water. Similar effects have citrus fruits such as pomelo, lime, Seville orange.
Medication to thin the blood
(prescribed for the treatment and prevention of blood clots)
Name: warfarin.
Limit: reducing blood viscosity and rich in vitamin K products.
Taking this drug, you significantly reduce the consumption of cranberry, garlic, ginger and some spices (Cayenne pepper, cinnamon, turmeric). These products thin the blood and increasing the action of warfarin can cause bleeding.
Reduces the effect of the drug vitamin K is present in large quantities in spinach, turnips, cabbage, and broccoli.
Thyroid hormones
(prescribed in hypothyroidism — low thyroid function)
Name: levothyroxine.
Limit: soy, walnuts, dietary fiber.
People taking levothyroxine and its analogues (eutirox, biothrax, L-thyroxine), you should limit the consumption of soybeans and products from it, as this culture inhibits the absorption of the drug. Similar action have walnuts and foods rich in fiber.
Antibiotics
(appointed in bacterial infections)
Name: tetracycline (and other drugs of this series), ciprofloxacin, penicillin.
Limit: dairy products.
These antibiotics form with calcium, which is abundant in milk and dairy products, stubborn joints, causing the activity of the drug sharply reduced.
Painkillers
(it is prescribed for inflammation, muscle and headaches)
Name: ibuprofen
To limit: sugary soft drinks.
Ibuprofen (other trade names: Nurofen, Advil, bonifer) is incompatible with a sweet fizzy drinks. Carbon dioxide and acids contained in soda increase the absorption and increase the concentration of drug in the blood. In this case, it is impossible to control the dose, and there is a threat of toxic action, which affects primarily the kidneys.
Antidepressants
(appointed in protracted depression)
Names: all drugs from the group of MAO inhibitors (tranylcypromine, phenelzine, nialamide).
To limit: foods rich in tiramina.
In drugs against depression contains an inhibitor of monoamine oxidase, which reacts with tiaminom, can increase the pressure to critical values. Yourself tyramine is an amino acid that is formed as a result of aging products rich in proteins. Large quantities of this substance found in ripe cheese, cured meats or fish, dry sausages, meat or canned fish.
And, perhaps most important, consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking even the most innocuous at first glance, medication! The human body is unique, and many of the recommendations, especially medical, should be chosen individually. Therefore, none of the above tips can not replace a medical consultation.
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