Drug interactions
Sodium picosulfate / magnesium oxide / anhydrous citric acid + Streptomycin
Severity: Minor
Sodium picosulfate / magnesium oxide / anhydrous citric acid and Streptomycin: minor interaction.
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Summary
Picosulfate requires conversion to its active form by colonic bacteria. Antibiotics that disturb colonic flora may reduce this activation and weaken bowel cleansing before colonoscopy. Parenteral streptomycin has little colonic exposure, so the effect is less certain.
What this interaction means in plain words
Sodium picosulfate / magnesium oxide / anhydrous citric acid and Streptomycin 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
Antibiotic-induced alteration of colonic flora may reduce bacterial conversion of picosulfate to its active metabolite.
What to do
Assess bowel preparation quality before the procedure and consider an alternative regimen if cleansing is inadequate. Be most attentive if oral antibiotics are used.
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 Sodium picosulfate / magnesium oxide / anhydrous citric acid with Streptomycin?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Sodium picosulfate / magnesium oxide / anhydrous citric acid and Streptomycin have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Picosulfate requires conversion to its active form by colonic bacteria. Antibiotics that disturb colonic flora may reduce this activation and weaken bowel cleansing before colonoscopy. Parenteral streptomycin has little colonic exposure, so the effect is less certain.
How serious is the interaction between Sodium picosulfate / magnesium oxide / anhydrous citric acid and Streptomycin?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Assess bowel preparation quality before the procedure and consider an alternative regimen if cleansing is inadequate. Be most attentive if oral antibiotics are used.
What other medicines interact with Streptomycin?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Streptomycin with, for example, Abobotulinumtoxina, Adefovir, Amikacin. The full list is on the Streptomycin page.
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