Drug Interactions between Ativan and Biaxin
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- Ativan (lorazepam)
- Biaxin (clarithromycin)
Interactions between your drugs
No interactions were found between Ativan and Biaxin. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Ativan
A total of 405 drugs are known to interact with Ativan.
- Ativan is in the following drug classes: benzodiazepine anticonvulsants, benzodiazepines, miscellaneous antiemetics.
- Ativan is used to treat the following conditions:
Biaxin
A total of 694 drugs are known to interact with Biaxin.
- Biaxin is in the drug class macrolides.
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Biaxin is used to treat the following conditions:
- Bacterial Endocarditis Prevention
- Bronchitis
- Dental Abscess
- Helicobacter Pylori Infection
- Legionella Pneumonia
- Middle Ear Infections
- Mycobacterium avium-intracellulare, Prophylaxis
- Mycobacterium avium-intracellulare, Treatment
- Mycoplasma Pneumonia
- Nongonococcal Urethritis
- Pertussis
- Pertussis Prophylaxis
- Pharyngitis
- Pneumonia
- Sinusitis
- Skin and Structure Infection
- Skin or Soft Tissue Infection
- Strep Throat
- Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis
- Toxoplasmosis
- Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
Drug and food interactions
LORazepam food
Applies to: Ativan (lorazepam)
Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of LORazepam 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 LORazepam. Do not use more than the recommended dose of LORazepam, 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.
clarithromycin food
Applies to: Biaxin (clarithromycin)
Information for this minor interaction is available on the professional version.
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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