Drug interactions
Cefoxitin + Demeclocycline
Severity: Minor
Cefoxitin and Demeclocycline: minor interaction.
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Summary
Bacteriostatic tetracyclines may theoretically blunt the bactericidal action of beta-lactams, which depend on actively dividing bacteria. Clinical evidence is limited and mostly from older studies in severe infections such as meningitis.
What this interaction means in plain words
Cefoxitin and Demeclocycline have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Why it happens
Pharmacodynamic antagonism between a bacteriostatic agent and a bactericidal cell-wall inhibitor.
What to do
Avoid combining where possible in severe infections needing bactericidal therapy. If both are required, monitor clinical response.
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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- Cefoxitin + Dexamethasone-tobramycin Moderate
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Cefoxitin with Demeclocycline?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Cefoxitin and Demeclocycline 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 tetracyclines may theoretically blunt the bactericidal action of beta-lactams, which depend on actively dividing bacteria. Clinical evidence is limited and mostly from older studies in severe infections such as meningitis.
How serious is the interaction between Cefoxitin and Demeclocycline?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Avoid combining where possible in severe infections needing bactericidal therapy. If both are required, monitor clinical response.
What other medicines interact with Cefoxitin?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Cefoxitin with, for example, Amikacin, Aztreonam, Bcg vaccine live. The full list is on the Cefoxitin page.
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