Acyclovir and Lactase drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data
Summary:
Drug interactions are reported among people who take Acyclovir (acyclovir) and Lactase (lactase). Common drug interactions include clostridium difficile colitis among females and pneumonitis among males.
The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Acyclovir and Lactase. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 28 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.
What is Acyclovir?
Acyclovir has active ingredients of acyclovir. It is often used in herpes simplex. eHealthMe is studying from 54,961 Acyclovir users. Check the latest studies of Acyclovir.
What is Lactase?
Lactase has active ingredients of lactase. It is often used in lactose intolerance. eHealthMe is studying from 948 Lactase users. Check the latest studies of Lactase.
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28 people who take Acyclovir and Lactase together, and have interactions are studied.

What are the common drug interactions of Acyclovir and Lactase, by gender? *:
female:
- Clostridium difficile colitis (inflammation of colon by clostridium difficile bacteria infection)
- Colitis (inflammation of colon)
- Cytokine release syndrome (immediate complication occurring with the use of anti-t cell antibody infusions)
- Subdural haematoma (blood collects between the skull and the surface of the brain)
- Tumour lysis syndrome (a group of metabolic complications that can occur after treatment of cancer, these complications are caused by the breakdown products of dying cancer cells)
- Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
- Neurotoxicity (when the exposure to natural or artificial toxic substances, which are called neurotoxins, alters the normal activity of the nervous system)
- Diarrhoea
- Eczema (patches of skin become rough and inflamed, with itching and bleeding blisters)
- Pancytopenia (medical condition in which there is a reduction in the number of red and white blood cells, as well as platelets)
male:
- Pneumonitis (inflammation of the walls of the alveoli in the lungs)
- Loss of consciousness
- Heart rate decreased
- Hospitalisation
- Oral candidiasis (fungal infection of mouth)
- Pancytopenia (medical condition in which there is a reduction in the number of red and white blood cells, as well as platelets)
- Personality change
- Platelet count decreased
- Prostatic specific antigen increased
- Pulmonary thrombosis (scarring in the lungs)
What are the common drug interactions of Acyclovir and Lactase, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:
0-1:
n/a
2-9:
n/a
10-19:
n/a
20-29:
n/a
30-39:
n/a
40-49:
n/a
50-59:
- Deep vein thrombosis (blood clot in a major vein that usually develops in the legs and/or pelvis)
- Gout (uric acid crystals building up in the body)
- Rash
60+:
- Clostridium difficile colitis (inflammation of colon by clostridium difficile bacteria infection)
- Colitis (inflammation of colon)
- Diarrhoea
- Loss of consciousness
- Cardiac failure
- Adverse event
- Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints)
- Dizziness
- Drug dependence
- Dyspnoea (difficult or laboured respiration)
What are the existing conditions these people have? *
- Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 20 people, 71.43%
- Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 5 people, 17.86%
- Constipation: 4 people, 14.29%
- Weight Loss: 3 people, 10.71%
- High Blood Pressure: 3 people, 10.71%
- Adverse Event: 3 people, 10.71%
- Allergic Rhinitis: 3 people, 10.71%
- Asthma: 3 people, 10.71%
- Crohn's Disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract): 3 people, 10.71%
- Depression: 3 people, 10.71%
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
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a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zSub-studies by gender and age:
Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
Browse all side effects of Acyclovir:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zBrowse all side effects of Lactase:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zBrowse all interactions between Acyclovir and drugs from A to Z:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zBrowse all interactions between Lactase and drugs from A to Z:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zRelated publications that referenced our studies
- Choi N, Lee JY, Sunwoo JS, Kwon KI, Roh H, Ahn MY, Lee KB, "Hyponatremia during Acyclovir Treatment of Bell’s Palsy", Journal of the Korean Neurological Association, 2017 Aug .
- Choi N, Lee JY, Sunwoo JS, Kwon KI, Roh H, Ahn MY, Lee KB, "Hyponatremia during Acyclovir Treatment of Bell’s Palsy", Journal of the Korean Neurological Association, 2017 Aug .
How the study uses the data?
The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on acyclovir and lactase (the active ingredients of Acyclovir and Lactase, respectively), and Acyclovir and Lactase (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.
How to use the study?
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