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Drug Interactions between amoxicillin / clarithromycin / lansoprazole and azithromycin

This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:

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Interactions between your drugs

Moderate

azithromycin clarithromycin

Applies to: azithromycin and amoxicillin / clarithromycin / lansoprazole

Using azithromycin together with clarithromycin can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm that may be serious and potentially life-threatening, although it is a relatively rare side effect. You may be more susceptible if you have a heart condition called congenital long QT syndrome, other cardiac diseases, conduction abnormalities, or electrolyte disturbances (for example, magnesium or potassium loss due to severe or prolonged diarrhea or vomiting). Talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns. You should seek immediate medical attention if you develop sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations during treatment with these medications, whether together or alone. 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.

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Moderate

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.

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Minor

amoxicillin azithromycin

Applies to: amoxicillin / clarithromycin / lansoprazole and azithromycin

Information for this minor interaction is available on the professional version.

Minor

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

Minor

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.

Duplication

Macrolide-type antibiotics

Therapeutic duplication

The recommended maximum number of medicines in the 'macrolide-type antibiotics' category to be taken concurrently is usually one. Your list includes two medicines belonging to the 'macrolide-type antibiotics' category:

  • amoxicillin/clarithromycin/lansoprazole
  • azithromycin

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.

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Drug Interaction Classification

These classifications are only a guideline. The relevance of a particular drug interaction to a specific individual is difficult to determine. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting or stopping any medication.
Major Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit.
Moderate Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances.
Minor 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.
Unknown No interaction information available.

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Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.

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