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Drug Interactions between ampicillin / sulbactam and Valproate Sodium

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

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Interactions between your drugs

No interactions were found between ampicillin / sulbactam and Valproate Sodium. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

ampicillin / sulbactam

A total of 60 drugs are known to interact with ampicillin / sulbactam.

Valproate Sodium

A total of 409 drugs are known to interact with Valproate Sodium.

Drug and food interactions

Moderate

ampicillin food

Applies to: ampicillin / sulbactam

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.

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Moderate

valproic acid food

Applies to: Valproate Sodium (valproic acid)

Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of valproic acid such as dizziness, drowsiness, and difficulty concentrating. Some people may also experience impairment in thinking and judgment. You should avoid or limit the use of alcohol while being treated with valproic acid. Do not use more than the recommended dose of valproic acid, and avoid activities requiring mental alertness such as driving or operating hazardous machinery until you know how the medication affects you. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns.

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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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