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Selected Drugs Clear All

  • remove ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba)
    common name
  • remove Korlym
    mifepristone
  • remove Toprol-XL
    metoprolol succinate
  • remove Zarontin
    ethosuximide

multicheck MultiCheck Results - 1 Interaction

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Avoid/Use Alternative

Smiley face Smiley face ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba) (common name) + Zarontin (ethosuximide)

Avoid/Use Alternative


ginkgo + ethosuximide

avoid consumption of ginkgo seeds; otherwise, caution advised: combo may alter seizure control (antagonistic effects, ginkgotoxin may decr. seizure threshold)

Additional Considerations

Smiley face Smiley face metoprolol in Toprol-XL

avoid combo with beverages or products containing ethanol and metoprolol extended-release (ER) sprinkle; combo may incr. metoprolol release rate, levels, risk of adverse effects, decr. duration of efficacy

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