Drug Interactions between Levaquin and NegGram
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- Levaquin (levofloxacin)
- NegGram (nalidixic acid)
Interactions between your drugs
No interactions were found between Levaquin and NegGram. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Levaquin
A total of 500 drugs are known to interact with Levaquin.
- Levaquin is in the drug class quinolones and fluoroquinolones.
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Levaquin is used to treat the following conditions:
- Anthrax
- Anthrax Prophylaxis
- Bacterial Infection
- Bladder Infection
- Bronchitis
- Chlamydia Infection
- Epididymitis, Sexually Transmitted
- Gonococcal Infection, Disseminated
- Gonococcal Infection, Uncomplicated
- Kidney Infections
- Nongonococcal Urethritis
- Nosocomial Pneumonia
- Otitis Media (off-label)
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
- Plague
- Plague Prophylaxis
- Pneumonia
- Prostatitis
- Sinusitis
- Skin or Soft Tissue Infection
- Streptococcal Infection
- Tuberculosis, Active
- Urinary Tract Infection
NegGram
A total of 294 drugs are known to interact with NegGram.
- Neggram is in the following drug classes: quinolones and fluoroquinolones, urinary anti-infectives.
- Neggram is used to treat the following conditions:
Drug and food interactions
levoFLOXacin food
Applies to: Levaquin (levofloxacin)
When levoFLOXacin as the oral solution is given with enteral (tube) feedings, levoFLOXacin may not work as well. You could interrupt the feeding for 1 hour before and 2 hours after the levoFLOXacin dose. However, this still may not entirely avoid the interaction and may not always be feasible. LevoFLOXacin oral tablets may be taken without regard to food. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
nalidixic acid food
Applies to: NegGram (nalidixic acid)
Nalidixic acid and multivitamin with minerals should not be taken orally at the same time. Products that contain magnesium, aluminum, calcium, iron, and/or other minerals may interfere with the absorption of nalidixic acid into the bloodstream and reduce its effectiveness. If possible, it may be best to avoid taking multivitamin with minerals while your are being treated with nalidixic acid. Otherwise, you should take nalidixic acid either 2 hours before or 2 hours after the multivitamin with minerals dose. Talk to a healthcare professional if you are not sure whether a product contains something that could potentially interact with your medication or if you have questions on how to take this or other medications you are prescribed. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
nalidixic acid food
Applies to: NegGram (nalidixic acid)
Using caffeine together with nalidixic acid may increase the effects of caffeine. Contact your doctor if you experience headache, tremor, restlessness, nervousness, insomnia, and increased blood pressure or heart rate. If your doctor does prescribe these medications together, you may need a dose adjustment or special test to safely use both medications. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
Therapeutic duplication warnings
No warnings were found for your selected drugs.
Therapeutic duplication warnings are only returned when drugs within the same group exceed the recommended therapeutic duplication maximum.
See also
Drug Interaction Classification
Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan. | |
No interaction information available. |
Further information
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