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05/01/2009
Table 2. Antineoplastic Drug-Nutrient Interactions
Trade Name
Generic Name
Food Interactions
MAOI = monoamine oxidase inhibitor.
Targretin
bexarotene
Grapefruit juice may increase drug concentration and toxicities.
Folex
methotrexate
Alcohol may increase hepatotoxicity.
Rheumatrex
Mithracin
plicamycin
Supplements containing calcium and vitamin D may decrease effect.
Matulane
procarbazine
This chemotherapy is a mild
MAOI
; a low-tyramine diet should be followed.
Temodar
temozolomide
Food may decrease drug rate and absorption.
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