Drug Interactions between Risperdal and Zinacef
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- Risperdal (risperidone)
- Zinacef (cefuroxime)
Interactions between your drugs
No interactions were found between Risperdal and Zinacef. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Risperdal
A total of 668 drugs are known to interact with Risperdal.
- Risperdal is in the drug class atypical antipsychotics.
- Risperdal is used to treat the following conditions:
Zinacef
A total of 69 drugs are known to interact with Zinacef.
- Zinacef is in the drug class second generation cephalosporins.
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Zinacef is used to treat the following conditions:
- Bacterial Infection
- Bladder Infection
- Bone infection
- Bronchitis
- Epiglottitis
- Gonococcal Infection, Disseminated
- Gonococcal Infection, Uncomplicated
- Impetigo
- Joint Infection
- Kidney Infections
- Lyme Disease
- Meningitis
- Otitis Media
- Peritonitis
- Pneumonia
- Sepsis
- Sinusitis
- Skin and Structure Infection
- Skin or Soft Tissue Infection
- Strep Throat
- Surgical Prophylaxis
- Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis
- Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
- Urinary Tract Infection
Drug and food interactions
risperiDONE food
Applies to: Risperdal (risperidone)
GENERALLY AVOID: Risperidone oral solution is not compatible with either tea or cola. In addition, alcohol may potentiate some of the pharmacologic effects of risperidone. Use in combination may result in additive central nervous system depression and/or impairment of judgment, thinking, and psychomotor skills.
MANAGEMENT: Risperidone oral solution should not be mixed with tea or cola. It may be taken with water, coffee, orange juice, or lowfat milk. Patients should also be advised to avoid consumption of alcohol.
References
- "Product Information. Risperdal (risperidone)." Janssen Pharmaceuticals PROD (2001):
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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