Drug
Substance, other than food, used in diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, and prevention of a disease
Drug-nutrient interaction
The result of the action between a drug ans a nutrient that would not occur with the nutrient or drug alone
Food-drug interaction
A broad term thay includes nutrient-drug interacrions and the effect of a medication on nutritional status
Pharmacodynamics
The study of interactions between drug and receptors and the series of events that result in a pharmacologic response
Pharmacokinetics
The study of the mathematical relationship among absoprtion, distribution, metabolism, and excretion of individual medicines over time
Iatrogenic malnutrition
"Physician-induced" malnutrition
Probiotics
A functional food containing live microorganisms prescribed to patients taking anti-infective drugs
Clostridium difficile
A bacteria which causes antibiotic-associated diarrhea
Sulfamethoxazole/tripmoptherin
Antibacterial (sulfonamide) drug which interferese with folate metabolism
Sodium, Potassium
Minerals which may be found high in amoxicillin.
Macrolides (-mycins)
Antibacterial drugs which increase the sedative effect of alcohol
Fluoroquinolones (-floxacins)
Antibacterial drug which binds to Mg, Ca, Zn, and Fe to form insoluble, unabsorbable complex
Linezolid
Antimicrobial drug (Oxazolidinone) which exhibits mild monoamine oxidase inhibition, thus tyramine-containing foods are avoided.
Tetracycline (-cycline)
A class of antimicrobials used in treating lyme disease which binds to minerals, lower gut vitamin K production, B vitamin deficiencies in long term usage, and, in combination with vitamin A, could result to increased intracranial hypertension
Metronidazole
An antiprotozoal drug which, when ingested with alcohol, may cause disulfiram-like reaction. Thus alcohol should be avoided during and 3 days after use.
Estrogen
Oral contraceptive which decreases Vit C and increases vitamin A, respectively. It also affects folate metabolism and lower serum B12, riboflavin, Mg and Zn
Levothyroxine
Thyroid hormone drug which is affected (lowered) by Fe, Ca, Mg, and high fiber foods.
Digoxin
A cardiovascular drug which increases urinary loss of Mg and lower serum K
Metaprolol, atenolol
Cardiovascular drugs (beta blocker) which mask signs of or prolong hyperglycemia.
Carvedilol
A cardiovascular drug (beta blocker) which may mask diabetic hyperglycemia and cause weight gain. Natural licorice and high sodium is to be avoided.
ACE inhibitors ("prils")
A class of cardiovascular drugs which may increase serum potassium and cause GI distress. Salt substitutes, licorice, and high K are avoided.
Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonists (-artans)
A class of cardiovascular drugs which may increase serum potassium. Salt substitutes, licorice, and high K are avoided.
Amlodipine
A calcium channel blocker which may cause nausea, cramps, dysphagia, and edema.
Diltiazem
A calcium channel blocker which causes anorexia, dry mouth, dyspepsia, nausea, vomitting, and GI distress
Hydralazine
A cardiovascular peripheral vasodilator drug which interfere with pyridoxine metabolism
HMG Coa-reductase inhibitors/Statins
Class of antihyperlipidemic drugs which significantyl decrease Co Q10. It lowers LDL while raising HDL.
Fibrates
Class of antihyperlipidemic drugs which decreases serum tryglycerides
Cholestyramine
Antihyperlipidemic drug (bile acid sequestrant) which binds fat soluble vitamins, carotene, minerals, and folate.
Niacin
Antihyperlipidemic drug which may elevate blood glucose and uric acid at high doses
Nitrofurantoin
An antibacterial drug (Nitrofuran) which can lead to wasting with pre-existing anemia, vitamin B deficiency, or electrolye abrnomalities. Avoided by G6PD patients
Izoniazid
An antitubercular which may cause pyridoxine and niacin deficiency. It also affects vitamin D metabolism, lowers Ca and P absorption, and possess MAO inhibitor-like activity.
Ethambutol, Pyrazinamide
Antituberculars which lowers the excretion of uric acid, potentially resulting to hyperuricemia and gout.
Amphotericin B
Antifungal drug which induces anorexia, weight loss, and Mg, K, and Ca loss
Ketoconazole
A drug which should be taken with acidic drinks because it does not dissolve in pH >5
Warfarin
An anticoagulant prevents the conversion of vitamin K to its active form, causing anticoagluation
Dabigatram
A anticoagulant (direct thrombin inhibitor) which when taken with alcohol may cause bleeding. Alcohol, SJW, and supplements are thus avoided.
Rivaroxaban, apixavan
Vitamin E, SJW, Grapefruit should be avoided with intake of this anticoagulant drug (Factor Xa Inhibitor)
Aspirin/Salicylate
An antiplatelet drug which displaces folate, iron, sodium, potassium, and vitamin C, especially with long term use.
Clopidogrel
An antiplatelet drug which should not be taken with grapefruit/related citrus
Metformin
An insulin sensitizing agent which may impair B12 and folate absorption. Alcohol is avoided due to risk of lactic acidosis. It does not cause hypoglycemia
Rosiglitizone
An insulin sensitizing agent (TZD) which may cause weight gain. This specific drug may additionally increase total chol, LDL, TGs, while decreasing HDL
Pioglitizone
An insulin sensitizing agent (TZD) which may cause weight gain. This specific drug may additionally decrease total chol, LDL, TGs, while increasing HDL
Sulfonylureas (gl - ide)
An insulin stimulating drug for DM management which may cause hypoglycmia, weigh gain, GI distress, and altered appetite
Repaglinide
An insulin stimulating drug which leads to weight gain, GI distress with vomitting. May also cause hypoglycemia
Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors
Drugs which delay the absorption of dietary disaccharides and complex carbohydrates. Often, they may cause GI distress
Miglitol
An a-glucosidase inhibitor which impairs iron absorption
Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 Inhibitor (Glipitins)
An enzyme inhibitor drug for hyperglycemics which may cause weight gain and GI distress
Gliflozins
A class of glucose reabsorption inhibitor which causes lower reabsorption and hugher urinary loss of glucose. It may lead to weight loss, polydypsia, hypovolemia, and dehydration
Corticosteroids (-predni-)
A steroid drug which induced protein catabolism, causing wasting, bone atrophy. It also promotes urinary loss of minerals, vitamin C, and nitrogen. Furthermore, it causes sodium retention
Bisphosphonates ("dronates")
A steroid drug which lowers serum calcium and may cause zinc deficiency in the long run.
Loop diuretics
Drugs that increase urinacry excretion of Na, K, Mg, and Ca. With long term use it may lead to increased urinary zinc excretion
furosemide, bumetanide
Loop diuretic drugs
Thiazide diuretics hydrochlorothiazide
Drugs that increase urinacry excretion of Na, K, Mg, and increase renal absorption of Ca. With long term use it may lead to increased urinary zinc excretion
Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)
thiazide diuretic
Potassium sparing diuretics
Drugs that increase renal reabsorption of potassium but can lead to increased urinary zinc excretion in the long run
Triamterene, spironolactone
Potassium sparing diuretics
Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
Non-narcotic analgesic which with chronic (excessive) alcohol intake may increase the risk for hepatotoxicity
NSAIDs
Analgesic class of drugs which may increase risk of GI bleeding and cardiovascular events. Must be taken with food or milk to prevent toxicity or irritation.
Opioid Analgesics
Highly addictive analgesic drugs which causes slowing down of digestion
Celexocib
An analgesic (cox-2 inhibitor) which when taken with high fat meals becomes more absorbed
SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors)
A type of antidepressant medication which may increase/decrease weight. Tryptophan is avoided to avoid serotonin syndrome
Amytryptyline
An antidepressant which may increase appetite especially for sweets and cause weight gain. High fiber foods reduce its absorption
Phenelzine (MAO inhibitor)
An antidepressant which may increase appetite especially for sweets and cause weight gain. Risk of severe reaction occurs with dietary tyramine
Lithium
An antidepressant/mood stabilizer. it is affected by sodiun intake. May cause dehydration, thirst, and dry mouth.
Carbamazepine
Anticonvulstant which may decrease biotin, folic acid, and vitamin D levels. May cause reduction in bone mineral density with long term use
Phenytoin
Anticonvulstant which may decrease serum folic acid, calcium, vitamin D levels, biotin, and thiamine. Alcohol intake disrupts function while Ca and Mg prevents absorption.
Phenobarbital
Anticonvulstant which induces rapid metabolism of vitamin D while decreasing vitamin K metabolism. It decrease serum folic acid and B12
GABA analogues ("gaba")
An anticonvulstant which is affected by Mg in terms of drug absorption.
Memantine
A anti-dementia drug which is less exreted when urinary pH > 8, thus alkaline foods are avoided.
H2 Receptor Antagonist
GI drugs which interferes with vitamin B12 and iron absorption
Ranitidine, famotidine
H2 receptor antagonist
Proton pump inhibitors ("prazoles")
GI drugs which, in the long run, inhibit iron and B12 absorption. Calcium absorption also affected. Low Mg may also occur. C. difficile may also develop.
Metoclopramide
A GI drug which increases GI emptying and may change insulin requirements in diabetic patients
Methotrexate (folate antagonist)
Antineoplastic drug which decreases level of active folate. Folate supplememnts presrcibed for antirheumatic but not for antineoplastic purposes.
Cyclophosphamide (alkylating agent)
Antineoplastic drug with metabolites which causes bladder irritation, thus high fluid intake is recommended
Carbidopa/levidopa
Anti-parkinson's drug which serves as dopamin precursors. Pyridoxine supplements are regulated to control pyridoxine-enhanced peripheral decarboxylation
Selegiline (MAO-B inhibitor)
Antiparkinson's drug which selectively inhibits MAO-B, thus tyramine containing foods are avoided.
Entacopone
Antiparkinson's drug (COMT inhibitor) which chelates with iron thus, for some, decrease serum zinc and make drug less effective
Dextroamphetamine and amphetamine
CNS stimulants for ADHD treatment which, when with high dose vitamin C and acidifying foods, may be less absorbed and more excreted