Drug interactions
Cefditoren + Erythromycin lactobionate
Severity: Minor
Cefditoren and Erythromycin lactobionate: minor interaction.
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Summary
Bacteriostatic macrolides are theorized to blunt the killing activity of bactericidal beta-lactams. Clinical evidence of reduced outcomes is limited and inconsistent, so the practical impact is uncertain.
What this interaction means in plain words
Cefditoren and Erythromycin lactobionate have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Cefditoren belongs to Anti Bacterial; Erythromycin lactobionate belongs to Anti Bacterial.
Why it happens
Theoretical pharmacodynamic antagonism between a bacteriostatic macrolide and a bactericidal cephalosporin.
What to do
Combination is acceptable when clinically indicated, such as atypical coverage in pneumonia; monitor clinical response and reassess if the patient fails to improve.
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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Other interactions of Cefditoren
- Aluminum hydroxide + Cefditoren Moderate
- Calcium carbonate + Cefditoren Moderate
- Calcium + Cefditoren Moderate
- Cefditoren + Cholera vaccine Moderate
- Cefditoren + Cimetidine Moderate
- Cefditoren + Dexlansoprazole Moderate
Other interactions of Erythromycin lactobionate
- Cisapride + Erythromycin lactobionate Contraindicated
- Dihydroergotamine + Erythromycin lactobionate Contraindicated
- Dronedarone + Erythromycin lactobionate Contraindicated
- Eletriptan + Erythromycin lactobionate Contraindicated
- Ergotamine + Erythromycin lactobionate Contraindicated
- Erythromycin lactobionate + Flibanserin Contraindicated
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Cefditoren with Erythromycin lactobionate?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Cefditoren and Erythromycin lactobionate have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Bacteriostatic macrolides are theorized to blunt the killing activity of bactericidal beta-lactams. Clinical evidence of reduced outcomes is limited and inconsistent, so the practical impact is uncertain.
How serious is the interaction between Cefditoren and Erythromycin lactobionate?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Combination is acceptable when clinically indicated, such as atypical coverage in pneumonia; monitor clinical response and reassess if the patient fails to improve.
What other medicines interact with Cefditoren?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Cefditoren with, for example, Aluminum hydroxide, Calcium carbonate, Calcium. The full list is on the Cefditoren page.
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