Penicillamine, Oral/Iron Salts, Oral Interactions
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Medical warning:
Moderate. These medicines may cause some risk when taken together. Contact your healthcare professional (e.g. doctor or pharmacist) for more information.
How the interaction occurs:
When these two medicines are taken together, iron may tie up the penicillamine in your stomach. This reduces the amount of penicillamine that is absorbed by your body.
What might happen:
The penicillamine may not work as well as it would if you were taking it alone.
What you should do about this interaction:
If you notice your medical condition worsening or other unusual effects, contact your healthcare professional (e.g. doctor or pharmacist.) It may be necessary to adjust the dose of your medicines or change the time when you take them.Your healthcare professionals may already be aware of this interaction and may be monitoring you for it. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with them first.
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