Re: Drug interactions of Ezetimibe

On Fri, 19 Sep 2003 18:14:00 +0100, "Chris Kernaghan"
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

>Hi guys,
>
>Does anyone know of, or have experience of drug interactions which involve
>Ciclosporin and Ezetimibe.
>
>I currently have a relative who seems to be having a reaction to something.
>
>He spikes a temperature and develops redness and inflammation,
>predominantely in his legs, but this can spread to other areas.
>
>He also has developed extreme photosensitivity, and intermittent nausea.
>
>He has a past medical history of Cardiac transplant (1986)
>
>Left Hip replacement (2003)
>
>Basal Cell Carcinoma (1996)
>
>He also has altered liver and kidney function due to prolonged use of
>Ciclosporin (for this reason Statins are inappropriate.)
>
>He also suffers from oedema in his ankles.
>
>He currently is prescribed
>
>1. Frumil (25mg mane)
>
>2. Ciclosporin (175mg BD)
>
>3. Asprin (75mg mane)
>
>4. Ranidine (150mg mane)
>
>5. Ezetimibe (10mg OD (Lunchtime))
>
>6. Minocin (100mg mane)
>
>7. Allopurinal (200mg OD (Lunchtime))
>
>8. Colchicine 500mcg PRN
>
>9. Laculose 5ml BD
>
>Has anyone any experience of  any drug interactions with any of the drugs
>listed above that would possibly cause the reactions described.
>
>TIA
>
>
>Chris Kernaghan

Chris,
You can research the drug's side effects yourself here:

http://www.healthandage.com/html/res/com/ConsLookups/Drugs.html#letA

But you have to know the correct spelling of the drugs.  Many of the
ones that you listed are misspelled making it hard to answer your
question.

Larry




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