Drug Interactions between MS Contin and Principen
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- MS Contin (morphine)
- Principen (ampicillin)
Interactions between your drugs
No interactions were found between MS Contin and Principen. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
MS Contin
A total of 539 drugs are known to interact with MS Contin.
- Ms contin is in the drug class Opioids (narcotic analgesics).
- Ms contin is used to treat the following conditions:
Principen
A total of 53 drugs are known to interact with Principen.
- Principen is in the drug class aminopenicillins.
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Principen is used to treat the following conditions:
- Bacteremia
- Bacterial Endocarditis Prevention
- Bacterial Infection
- Bronchitis
- Endocarditis
- Gastroenteritis
- Intraabdominal Infection
- Kidney Infections
- Leptospirosis
- Meningitis
- Otitis Media
- Peritonitis
- Pharyngitis
- Pneumonia
- Prevention of Perinatal Group B Streptococcal Disease
- Septicemia
- Shigellosis
- Sinusitis
- Skin or Soft Tissue Infection
- Surgical Prophylaxis
- Typhoid Fever
- Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
- Urinary Tract Infection
Drug and food interactions
morphine food
Applies to: MS Contin (morphine)
Do not use alcohol or medications that contain alcohol while you are receiving treatment with morphine. This may increase nervous system side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, lightheadedness, difficulty concentrating, and impairment in thinking and judgment. In severe cases, low blood pressure, respiratory distress, fainting, coma, or even death may occur. If you are taking certain long-acting formulations of morphine, consumption of alcohol may also cause rapid release of the drug, resulting in high blood levels that may be potentially lethal. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions on how to take this or other medications you are prescribed. Do not use more than the recommended dose of morphine, and avoid activities requiring mental alertness such as driving or operating hazardous machinery until you know how the medication affects you. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medication without first talking to your doctor.
ampicillin food
Applies to: Principen (ampicillin)
You may experience reduced absorption of ampicillin in the presence of food. The effectiveness of the antibiotic may be reduced. Ampicillin should be administered one hour before or two hours after meals. This will make it easier for your body to absorb the medication. Penicillin V and amoxicillin are not affected by food and may be given without regard to meals.
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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