INTERACTION
OF FOOD WITH DRUGS
ANTIBIOTICS
| If
you Take | Aviod
the Following Foods | To
Prevent these Interactions |
| Ampicillin:
Amcill, Omnipen, Polycillin, Principen, Totacillin
Erythromycin: E-Mycin, Ilosone, Ilotycin, Pediamycin
Penicillin: Pentids, Bicillin
Tetracycline: Achromycin, Panmycin, Sumycin | Acidic
foods: caffeine, citrus fruits and juices, cola drinks, pickles, tomatoes, vinegar,
wine Calcium-rich
foods: Cheese, milk, cream, ice cream, yogurt, calcium and iron supplements | When
taken with these antibiotics, acidic foods and beverages can interfere with the
absorption of the drugs and impair their effectiveness.
Dairy products, iron supplements, antacids and laxatives can interfere with absorption.
However, all of the foods listed can be eaten two hours before or after medication.. |
ANTICOAGULANTS
| If
you Take | Aviod
the Following Foods | To
Prevent these Interactions |
| Coumadin,
Panwarfin,
Dicumerol | Foods
rich in Vitamin K: Asparagus, lettuce, broccoli, brussel sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower,
egg yolk, kale, liver and liver pate, potatoes, spinach, turnip greens, vegetable
oil, watercress | Vitamin-K-rich
foods produce blood-clotting substances and reduce the effectiveness of oral anticoagulants. |
MONOAMINE
OXIDASE INHIBITORS (MAOIs)
| If
you Take | Aviod
the Following Foods | To
Prevent these Interactions |
| Antidepressants:
Marplan, Nardil, Parnate
Blood Pressure Drugs: Eutonyl, Eutron
Antibiotic: Furoxone | Avacado
(and food made with it like guacamole), bananas, beer, caffeine(coffee, tea, cocoa,
chocolate andcolas), caviar, aged cheese(Cheddar, Camembert, Stilton), fava beans,
figs (canned), herring (pickled), liver (especially chicken liver), cured meat
(balogna, sausages, salamis), meat tenderizers or extracts, raisins, sour cream,
soy sauce, wine (especially Chianti and sherry), Yeast extract (including brewer's
yeast), yogurt | These
foods contain tyramine, which, when mixed with MAOIs, may cause changes in blood
pressure that can be fatal. Danger signs include headache, neck soreness, nausea,
vomiting, flushing, sweating, and chest pain. Patients should avoid these foods
completely while taking MAOIs and for two weeks after the medication is stopped. |
BLOOD
PRESSURE DRUGS
| If
you Take | Aviod
the Following Foods | To
Prevent these Interactions |
| Aldomet,
Aldoril, Digoxin, Diuril, Inderal, Ismelin | Natural
licorice | Natural
licorice contains glycyrrhiza, which, when eaten in large amounts, may lead to
water retention and drive up blood pressure. Artificially flavored licorice is
a safer choice. |
ASTHMA
MEDICATION
| If
you Take | Aviod
the Following Foods | To
Prevent these Interactions |
| Theophyline | Caffeinated
beverages and food:Chocolate, cocoa, coffee, tea
Low-carbohydrate, high-protein dietsCharcoal-broiled beef | Caffeine-containing
products may exaggerate the stimulant effects of theophyline.
A low-carbohydrate, high-protein diet and charcoal- broiled beef can decrease
the drugs effectiveness. | The
moral of the story is this.....
If you enjoy food, find a doctor who does integrative
medicine who will
help you find alternative herbal and food options for your
disorders.
Better yet, change your lousy habits of life, and you may not HAVE
a disorder. LINKS:
FDA
Suggested Links About Food:
http://vm.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/nutrlist.html
Nutricianal Value in Foods:
http://www.agricola.umn.edu/nutritiontools/USDA/selectFood.cfm
Iron Deficiency Topics:
http://www.infed.com/calcltor.htm
Australian Source of Interest:
http://health.med.monash.edu.au/healthyeating/variety/
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