Drug Interactions between amoxicillin / clarithromycin / lansoprazole and ampicillin
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- amoxicillin/clarithromycin/lansoprazole
- ampicillin
Interactions between your drugs
ampicillin lansoprazole
Applies to: ampicillin and amoxicillin / clarithromycin / lansoprazole
Talk to your doctor before using ampicillin together with lansoprazole. By reducing stomach acid, lansoprazole can decrease the absorption and blood levels of ampicillin and make the medication less effective against infections. Your doctor or pharmacist may be able to offer suggestions on safer alternatives if you require treatment for stomach acid or ulcer while you are being treated with ampicillin. 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.
clarithromycin lansoprazole
Applies to: amoxicillin / clarithromycin / lansoprazole and amoxicillin / clarithromycin / lansoprazole
Clarithromycin may increase the blood levels and side effects of lansoprazole in some people. Contact your doctor if you experience diarrhea or other intestinal problems. You may need a dose adjustment if you take 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.
ampicillin clarithromycin
Applies to: ampicillin and amoxicillin / clarithromycin / lansoprazole
Information for this minor interaction is available on the professional version.
amoxicillin clarithromycin
Applies to: amoxicillin / clarithromycin / lansoprazole and amoxicillin / clarithromycin / lansoprazole
Information for this minor interaction is available on the professional version.
Drug and food interactions
ampicillin food
Applies to: 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.
clarithromycin food
Applies to: amoxicillin / clarithromycin / lansoprazole
Information for this minor interaction is available on the professional version.
Therapeutic duplication warnings
Therapeutic duplication is the use of more than one medicine from the same drug category or therapeutic class to treat the same condition. This can be intentional in cases where drugs with similar actions are used together for demonstrated therapeutic benefit. It can also be unintentional in cases where a patient has been treated by more than one doctor, or had prescriptions filled at more than one pharmacy, and can have potentially adverse consequences.
Beta-lactam antibiotics
Therapeutic duplication
The recommended maximum number of medicines in the 'beta-lactam antibiotics' category to be taken concurrently is usually one. Your list includes two medicines belonging to the 'beta-lactam antibiotics' category:
- amoxicillin/clarithromycin/lansoprazole
- ampicillin
Note: In certain circumstances, the benefits of taking this combination of drugs may outweigh any risks. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your medications or dosage.
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
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.
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