Drug interactions
Ceftibuten + Chloramphenicol
Severity: Minor
Ceftibuten and Chloramphenicol: minor interaction.
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Summary
Chloramphenicol may antagonize the bactericidal activity of ceftibuten in vitro. Clinical relevance is uncertain.
What this interaction means in plain words
Ceftibuten and Chloramphenicol 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 and a bactericidal agent.
What to do
Avoid concurrent use where possible in severe infection and monitor clinical response if both are given.
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 Ceftibuten with Chloramphenicol?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Ceftibuten and Chloramphenicol have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Chloramphenicol may antagonize the bactericidal activity of ceftibuten in vitro. Clinical relevance is uncertain.
How serious is the interaction between Ceftibuten and Chloramphenicol?
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 concurrent use where possible in severe infection and monitor clinical response if both are given.
What other medicines interact with Chloramphenicol?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Chloramphenicol with, for example, Adagrasib, Avapritinib, Bcg vaccine live. The full list is on the Chloramphenicol page.
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