Does Prenatal Multivitamin Tablet And Combination Omega 3 Softgel Interact with Pyrimethamine?
CDI records a moderate classification for Prenatal Multivitamin Tablet And Combination Omega 3 Softgel and Pyrimethamine. The stored summary is: High levels of folic acid may result in decreased serum levels of pyrimethamine. Patients taking both medications should consult their healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or changing the dosage of either drug. This record was extracted from drug labeling through openFDA. NIH/NLM RxNorm is used for drug identities. The summary and severity classification are CDI's processed information, not a verbatim source quotation. Product, route, and patient circumstances matter.
- Severity
- Moderate
- Pyrimethamine Class
- Dihydrofolate Reductase Inhibitor Antimalarial
- Management
- Monitor for effects
- Data Source
- U.S. FDA via OpenFDA
What To Tell Your Doctor or Pharmacist
If you are taking Prenatal Multivitamin Tablet And Combination Omega 3 Softgel and your doctor is considering prescribing Pyrimethamine (or vice versa), make sure to:
- Inform your doctor and pharmacist of all current medications, including over-the-counter drugs and supplements
- Ask whether the benefits of combining these medications outweigh the risks for your specific situation
- Ask what symptoms to watch for that would indicate the interaction is causing problems
- Ask whether any dosage adjustments are needed
- Never stop or change either medication without first consulting your healthcare provider