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Furazolidone and G-6-PD deficiency

Result of checking the interaction of drug Furazolidone and disease G-6-PD deficiency for safety when used together.

Check result:
Furazolidone <> G-6-PD deficiency
Relevance: 23.07.2019 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug use in presence of concomitant diseases.

Consumer:

Furazolidone may cause mild, reversible hemolytic anemia in the presence of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G-6-PD) deficiency. Therapy with furazolidone should be administered cautiously in patients with G-6-PD deficiency. The drug should be discontinued if hemolytic anemia occurs during therapy.

References:
  • "Product Information. Furoxone (furazolidone)." Roberts Pharmaceutical Corporation, Eatontown, NJ.
  • Altamirano A, Bondani A "Adverse reactions to furazolidone and other drugs. A comparative review." Scand J Gastroenterol Suppl 169 (1989): 70-80
Furazolidone

Generic Name: furazolidone

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Synonyms: Furazolidone (Oral)

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