Sweet Drug Interactions:

Effect of Honey on Drug Metabolism

John R. Horn, PharmD, FCCP and Philip D. Hansten, PharmD

References:

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2. Koumaravelou K et al. Influence of honey on orally and intravenously administered diltiazem kinetics in rabbits. Indian J Exp Biol. 2002;40:1164-1168.

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4. Koumaravelou K et al. Effect of honey on carbamazepine kinetics in rabbits. Indian J Exp Biol. 2002;40:560-563.