Drug interactions
Nitazoxanide + Ospemifene
Severity: Minor
Nitazoxanide and Ospemifene: minor interaction.
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Summary
Tizoxanide is highly protein bound and ospemifene is also extensively protein bound, so displacement is theoretically possible. No clinically meaningful effect has been documented.
What this interaction means in plain words
Nitazoxanide and Ospemifene have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Nitazoxanide belongs to Anti Bacterial; Ospemifene belongs to Endocrine.
Why it happens
Theoretical competition for plasma protein binding sites.
What to do
No specific action is needed; monitor for ospemifene adverse effects as usual.
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 Nitazoxanide
Other interactions of Ospemifene
- Bazedoxifene-conjugated estrogens + Ospemifene Contraindicated
- Estradiol + Ospemifene Contraindicated
- Clomiphene + Ospemifene Major
- Fluconazole + Ospemifene Major
- Ketoconazole + Ospemifene Major
- Ospemifene + Raloxifene Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Nitazoxanide with Ospemifene?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Nitazoxanide and Ospemifene have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Tizoxanide is highly protein bound and ospemifene is also extensively protein bound, so displacement is theoretically possible. No clinically meaningful effect has been documented.
How serious is the interaction between Nitazoxanide and Ospemifene?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: No specific action is needed; monitor for ospemifene adverse effects as usual.
What other medicines interact with Nitazoxanide?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Nitazoxanide with, for example, Vadadustat, Valproic acid, Acetylsalicylic acid. The full list is on the Nitazoxanide page.
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