Drug–Nutrient Interactions and Nutrition Recommendations

These flashcards cover key drug-nutrient interactions and nutrition recommendations based on the provided lecture notes.

Warfarin

An anti-coagulant that requires consistent Vitamin K intake to prevent reduced drug effect.

Vitamin K

A vitamin whose intake should be consistent for patients taking Warfarin to avoid reduced drug effect.

SSRIs/SNRIs

Antidepressants that pose a risk for low sodium levels and should avoid St. John's Wort due to the risk of serotonin syndrome.

St. John’s Wort

An herbal supplement that should be avoided by those taking SSRIs/SNRIs due to the risk of serotonin syndrome.

MAOIs

Monoamine oxidase inhibitors that require avoidance of tyramine-rich foods to prevent hypertensive crisis.

Tyramine

A compound found in aged cheese, cured meats, and other fermented foods that should be avoided when taking MAOIs.

Statins

HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors that should not be taken with grapefruit juice to avoid increased drug levels and muscle toxicity.

Levodopa

A medication that competes with protein absorption and should be taken 30-60 minutes before meals.

Metformin

A medication that may lead to B12 deficiency with long-term use and should be taken with food to minimize gastrointestinal upset.

B12 deficiency

A condition that can arise from long-term use of Metformin.

Fiber recommendations for women

25 g/day.

Fiber recommendations for men

38 g/day.

Sodium intake recommendation (general)

Less than 2,300 mg/day.

Sodium intake recommendation (hypertension)

Less than 1,500 mg/day.