Drug interactions
Ampicillin + Lanthanum carbonate
Severity: Minor
Ampicillin and Lanthanum carbonate: minor interaction.
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Summary
Lanthanum is a polyvalent cation binder that may adsorb oral antibiotics in the gut. Ampicillin binding is not well characterized, but reduced absorption is conceivable and could lower antibiotic exposure.
What this interaction means in plain words
Ampicillin and Lanthanum carbonate have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Ampicillin belongs to Anti Bacterial; Lanthanum carbonate belongs to Miscellaneous.
Why it happens
Possible binding of oral ampicillin to lanthanum in the gastrointestinal tract, reducing absorption.
What to do
Give oral ampicillin at least 2 hours before or after lanthanum carbonate.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Is there anything I should notice while taking both?
- Do I need to tell my doctor at the next visit?
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Ampicillin with Lanthanum carbonate?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Ampicillin and Lanthanum carbonate have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Lanthanum is a polyvalent cation binder that may adsorb oral antibiotics in the gut. Ampicillin binding is not well characterized, but reduced absorption is conceivable and could lower antibiotic exposure.
How serious is the interaction between Ampicillin and Lanthanum carbonate?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Give oral ampicillin at least 2 hours before or after lanthanum carbonate.
What other medicines interact with Ampicillin?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Ampicillin with, for example, Allopurinol, Bcg vaccine live, Chloramphenicol. The full list is on the Ampicillin page.
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