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Drug Interactions between ampicillin / probenecid and betiatide

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

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Interactions between your drugs

Moderate

ampicillin betiatide

Applies to: ampicillin / probenecid and betiatide

Betiatide is an imaging agent used to evaluate the function and status of your kidneys. Your doctor will be monitoring you to see how quickly your body eliminates betiatide through your kidneys and into your urine. Using betiatide together with ampicillin may increase the blood levels of one or both medications. This might affect the results of your diagnostic test. Your doctor may already be aware of the risks, but has determined that this is the best course of treatment for you, has taken appropriate precautions and is monitoring you closely for any potential complications. Please contact your doctor if you have any questions or concerns. 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.

Moderate

probenecid betiatide

Applies to: ampicillin / probenecid and betiatide

Betiatide is an imaging agent used to evaluate the function and status of your kidneys. Your doctor will be monitoring you to see how quickly your body eliminates betiatide through your kidneys and into your urine. Probenecid might slow down this process, which could affect the results of your test. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns. It is important to follow all instructions provided to you by your care team, including those related to drinking fluid as dehydration can also affect the results of this test. 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.

Minor

ampicillin probenecid

Applies to: ampicillin / probenecid and ampicillin / probenecid

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

Drug and food interactions

Moderate

ampicillin food

Applies to: ampicillin / probenecid

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.

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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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