Drug Interactions between ampicillin and Lasix
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- ampicillin
- Lasix (furosemide)
Interactions between your drugs
No interactions were found between ampicillin and Lasix. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
ampicillin
A total of 53 drugs are known to interact with ampicillin.
- Ampicillin is in the drug class aminopenicillins.
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Ampicillin is used to treat the following conditions:
- Bacteremia
- Bacterial Endocarditis Prevention
- Bacterial Infection
- Bronchitis
- Endocarditis
- Gastroenteritis
- Intraabdominal Infection
- Kidney Infections
- Leptospirosis
- Meningitis
- Middle Ear Infections
- Peritonitis
- Pharyngitis
- Pneumonia
- Prevention of Perinatal Group B Streptococcal Disease
- Septicemia
- Shigellosis
- Sinusitis
- Skin or Soft Tissue Infection
- Surgical Prophylaxis
- Typhoid Fever
- Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
- Urinary Tract Infection
Lasix
A total of 497 drugs are known to interact with Lasix.
- Lasix is in the drug class loop diuretics.
- Lasix is used to treat the following conditions:
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.
furosemide food
Applies to: Lasix (furosemide)
Furosemide and ethanol may have additive effects in lowering your blood pressure. You may experience headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, and/or changes in pulse or heart rate. These side effects are most likely to be seen at the beginning of treatment, following a dose increase, or when treatment is restarted after an interruption. Let your doctor know if you develop these symptoms and they do not go away after a few days or they become troublesome. Avoid driving or operating hazardous machinery until you know how the medications affect you, and use caution when getting up from a sitting or lying position. 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.
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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