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  • remove Ajovy (fremanezumab-vfrm)
    fremanezumab
  • remove Coricidin HBP Cold & Flu
    acetaminophen/ chlorpheniramine
  • remove flaxseed (Linum usitatissimum)
    common name
  • remove Nitro-Bid
    nitroglycerin topical
  • remove Sivextro
    tedizolid phosphate

multicheck MultiCheck Results - 1 Interaction

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Smiley face Smiley face flaxseed (Linum usitatissimum) (common name) + Nitro-Bid (nitroglycerin topical)

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flaxseed + nitroglycerin

monitor BP: combo may incr. risk of severe hypotension, including orthostasis, syncope (additive effects)

Additional Considerations

Smiley face Smiley face nitroglycerin in Nitro-Bid

if SL nitroglycerin tab use, caution advised with anticholinergic drugs, tricyclic antidepressants, other drugs that may cause xerostomia; combo may delay vasodilator onset, decr. nitroglycerin peak levels, efficacy; absorption decreased, xerostomia may alter dissolution of SL tab

Smiley face Smiley face flaxseed in flaxseed (Linum usitatissimum)

drug interactions are based on whole, ground or flaxseed extract; not to be confused with flaxseed oil, a unique component with potentially different interaction properties

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