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Nutrition in Cancer Care (PDQ®)
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Antineoplastic Drug-Nutrient Interactions

Trade Name  Generic Name  Food Interactions 
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 Alcohol may cause disulfiram reaction, and caffeine-containing compounds may raise blood pressure.
Temodar temozolomide Food may decrease drug rate and absorption.


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