Are There Medicines I Should NOT Take?
There are medicines that your transplant team prefers you do not take until you discuss them with your transplant coordinator. These include
- Some antibiotics and anti-fungals
- Zithromax® (azithromycin)
- Biaxin® (clarithroymycin)
- EES® (erythromycin)
- Rifadin® (rifampin)
- Diflucan® (fluconazole)
- Some blood pressure medicines
- Cardizem® (diltiazem)
- Calan® (verapamil)
- Some anti-seizure medications
- Dilantin® (phenytoin)
- Tegretol® (carbamazepine)
- Trileptal® (oxacarbazepine)
- Some pain medicines
- Advil®/Motrin® (Ibuprofen)
- Aleve® (naproxen)
- Celebrex® (celecoxib)
- Some oral diabetes medicines
- Glucophage® (metformin)
- Herbal medicine
- St. Johns Wort
- Black Cohosh
Share this list with your local doctors. Keep in mind that this is only a partial list of medicines to avoid. In general, call your transplant coordinator whenever you start any new medicine to be sure it is safe.
The information provided should not be used during any medical emergency or for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. A licensed physician should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions. Call 911 for all medical emergencies. Any duplication or distribution of the information contained herein is strictly prohibited.
Last Updated: 11/09/2011
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