Drug interactions
Busulfan + Vitamin e
Severity: Minor
Busulfan and Vitamin e: minor interaction.
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Summary
Antioxidants such as vitamin E have been theorized to alter the efficacy or toxicity of alkylating chemotherapy. No reliable clinical data show a benefit or harm with busulfan.
What this interaction means in plain words
Busulfan and Vitamin e have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Busulfan belongs to Oncology; Vitamin e belongs to Gastrointestinal Tract.
Why it happens
Theoretical antioxidant interference with oxidative stress-mediated cytotoxicity; not established.
What to do
Discuss supplement use with the oncology team and avoid high-dose antioxidant supplements during busulfan conditioning unless approved.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Is there anything I should notice while taking both?
- Do I need to tell my doctor at the next visit?
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Other interactions of Vitamin e
- Betrixaban + Vitamin e Moderate
- Phenindione + Vitamin e Moderate
- Selumetinib + Vitamin e Moderate
- Vitamin e + Warfarin Moderate
- Alfalfa + Vitamin e Minor
- Antithrombin alfa + Vitamin e Minor
Other interactions of Busulfan
- Busulfan + Carboplatin Major
- Busulfan + Chlorambucil Major
- Busulfan + Cyclophosphamide Major
- Busulfan + Fingolimod Major
- Busulfan + Hydroxycarbamide Major
- Busulfan + Ifosfamide Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Busulfan with Vitamin e?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Busulfan and Vitamin e have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Antioxidants such as vitamin E have been theorized to alter the efficacy or toxicity of alkylating chemotherapy. No reliable clinical data show a benefit or harm with busulfan.
How serious is the interaction between Busulfan and Vitamin e?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Discuss supplement use with the oncology team and avoid high-dose antioxidant supplements during busulfan conditioning unless approved.
What other medicines interact with Vitamin e?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Vitamin e with, for example, Betrixaban, Phenindione, Selumetinib. The full list is on the Vitamin e page.
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