Aspirin is available in many brands.
INTERACTION-Because aspirin can cause stomach irritation, avoid alcohol. To avoid stomach upset, take with food. Do not take with fruit juice.
Corticosteroids-Cortisone-like drugs are used to provide relief to inflamed areas of the body. They lessen swelling, redness, itching and allergic reactions.
Some commonly used steroids:INTERACTION-Avoid alcohol because both alcohol and corticosteroids can cause stomach irritation. Also avoid foods high in sodium (salt). Check labels on food packages for sodium. Take with food to prevent stomach upset.
betamethasone, dexamethasone, hydrocortisone, methylprednisolone, prednisone, triamcinolone
Ibuprofen and Other Anti-Inflammatory Agents-Ibuprofen relieve pain and reduces inflammation and fever.
Some commonly used anti-inflammatory agents:
ibuprofen/Advil, Haltran, Medipren, Motrin, Nuprin naxproxen/Naprosyn
INTERACTION-These drugs should be taken with food or milk because they can irritate the stomach. Avoid taking the medication with those foods or alcoholic beverages which tend to bother your stomach.
Indomethacin-This medication is used to treat the painful symptoms of certain types of arthritis and gout by reducing inflammation, swelling, stiffness, joint pain and fever.
A commonly used brand name:
Indocin
INTERACTION-This drug should be taken with food because it can irritate the stomach. Avoid taking the medication with the kinds of foods or alcoholic beverages which tend to irritate your stomach.
Piroxicam-This medication is used to treat pain, inflammation, redness, swelling and stiffness caused by certain types of arthritis.
A commonly used brand name:
Feldene
INTERACTION-This medication should be taken with a light snack because it can cause stomach irritation. Avoid alcohol because it can add to the possibility of stomach upset.
Source: Excerpted from FDA Brochure, 1989: Food and Drug Interactions