Interazioni tra farmaci
Folic acid + Phenobarbital
Gravità: Moderata
Folic acid and Phenobarbital: moderate interaction.
Ultimo aggiornamento
Per operatori sanitari — solo a scopo di riferimento. Questa pagina è una sintesi breve, non è un parere medico e non sostituisce il RCP ufficiale né il giudizio clinico. Verificare sempre prima di prescrivere o dispensare.
Il contenuto clinico di questa pagina è disponibile solo in inglese.
Sintesi
Folic acid may modestly reduce phenobarbital concentrations, and long-term phenobarbital use is associated with lower folate status. The combination can affect seizure control, so folate supplementation should be monitored in patients with epilepsy.
Cosa significa questa interazione in parole semplici
Folic acid and Phenobarbital can affect each other. The combination is often manageable, but it may need a change of dose, a change of timing, or extra checks while both are taken.
Perché avviene
Phenobarbital induces hepatic enzymes and impairs folate status, while folate may increase anticonvulsant metabolism.
Cosa fare
Monitor seizure frequency and phenobarbital levels when starting or adjusting folic acid. Supplement folate where indicated at the lowest effective dose.
Cosa chiedere al farmacista
- Should I take them at different times of day?
- Does the dose of either medicine need to change?
- Is there anything I should avoid, such as alcohol or certain foods, while on both?
Per gli utenti Pro+
Sblocca la pagina completa
Crei un account e avvii una prova di Pro+ per sbloccare le indicazioni complete sulla gestione di Folic acid e Phenobarbital, le note aggiuntive, il dettaglio delle evidenze e il controllo delle interazioni per un'intera prescrizione.
- Full clinical management advice
- Additional notes
- Evidence detail
- Interaction checker for a whole prescription
Provi Pro+ gratis per 7 giorni sul web. Nessuna carta.
Altre interazioni di Folic acid
- Ethotoin + Folic acid Moderata
- Folic acid + Fosphenytoin Moderata
- Folic acid + Glucarpidase Moderata
- Folic acid + Methotrexate Moderata
- Folic acid + Pafolacianine Moderata
- Folic acid + Phenytoin Moderata
Domande frequenti
Can I take Folic acid with Phenobarbital?
MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Folic acid and Phenobarbital can affect each other. The combination is often manageable, but it may need a change of dose, a change of timing, or extra checks while both are taken. Folic acid may modestly reduce phenobarbital concentrations, and long-term phenobarbital use is associated with lower folate status. The combination can affect seizure control, so folate supplementation should be monitored in patients with epilepsy.
How serious is the interaction between Folic acid and Phenobarbital?
MediHelp rates it moderate, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Monitor seizure frequency and phenobarbital levels when starting or adjusting folic acid. Supplement folate where indicated at the lowest effective dose.
What other medicines interact with Folic acid?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Folic acid with, for example, Ethotoin, Fosphenytoin, Glucarpidase. The full list is on the Folic acid page.
Monografie complete, posologie e verifica delle interazioni nell'app MediHelp
Apra il riferimento completo, verifichi le interazioni tra più farmaci e usi gli strumenti di posologia nell'app MediHelp.
