Azmacort
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Drug Name: Azmacort
Drug ID: 119
Nutritional Considerations
Chronic use of Azmacort in higher doses may impair calcium absorption and bone formation. Supplementation with calcium and vitamin D is strongly encouraged. Inform your pharmacist if you have osteoporosis.
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- Gennari C, Differential effect of glucocorticoids on calcium absorption and bone mass, Br J Rheumatol, 1993, 32 (suppl 2):11-4.
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Chronic, long-term use of Azmacort at higher doses may also compromise the immune system and deplete several important nutrients. Supplementation with vitamins A, C, E, selenium, magnesium, potassium, vitamin B6 and zinc may be beneficial.
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- Shenfield GM, Knowles GK, Thomas N, et al: Potassium supplements in patients treated with corticosteroids, Br J Dis chest, 1975, 69:171-6.
- Gol’berg ED, Eshchenko VA, Bovt VD, et al: The effect of immunosuppressive substances on the zinc content in cells, Biull Eksp Biol Med, 1993, 116(10):412-3.
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- Atkinson SA, Halton JM, Bradley C, et al: Bone and mineral abnormalities in childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia - influence of disease, drugs, and nutrition, Int J Cancer Suppl, 1998, 11:35-9.
- Simeckova A, Neradilova M, Reisenauer R: Effect of prednisolone on the rat bone calcium, phosphorus, and magnesium concentration, Physiol Bohemoslov, 1985, 34(2):155-60.
- Frequin ST, Wevers RA, Braam M, et al: Decreased vitamin B12 and folate levels in cerebrospinal fluid and serum of multiple sclerosis patients after high-dose intravenous methylprednisone, J Neurol, 1993, 240(5):305-8.
- Peretz A, Neve J, Vertongen F, et al: Selenium status in relation to clinical variables and corticosteroid treatment in rheumatoid arthritis, J Rheumatol, 1987, 14(6):1104-7.
Herbal Considerations
Ephedra (Ma huang) may increase the clearance of Azmacort and thereby may decrease its effectiveness.
- Jubiz W, Meikle AW. Alterations of glucocorticoid actions by other drugs and disease states. Drugs 1979;18:113-21.
Licorice may decrease the clearance of Azmacort and may possibly intensify the duration of its activity and side effects.
- Chen MF, Shimada F, Kato H, et al. Effect of glycyrrhizin on the pharmacokinetics of prednisolone following low dosage of prednisolone hemisuccinate. Endocrinol Japon 1990;37:331-41.
NDC Codes
00075006037, 00075006039, 00801006037, 00801006039, 17270057437, 17270057439, 53002087758, 54868126801
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