Drug Interactions between Benadryl and oxacillin
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- Benadryl (diphenhydramine)
- oxacillin
Interactions between your drugs
No interactions were found between Benadryl and oxacillin. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Benadryl
A total of 448 drugs are known to interact with Benadryl.
- Benadryl is in the following drug classes: anticholinergic antiemetics, anticholinergic antiparkinson agents, antihistamines, miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics.
- Benadryl is used to treat the following conditions:
oxacillin
A total of 56 drugs are known to interact with oxacillin.
- Oxacillin is in the drug class penicillinase resistant penicillins.
- Oxacillin is used to treat the following conditions:
Drug and food interactions
oxacillin food
Applies to: oxacillin
You may experience reduced absorption of oxacillin in the presence of food. The effectiveness of the antibiotic may be reduced. Oxacillin 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.
diphenhydrAMINE food
Applies to: Benadryl (diphenhydramine)
Ask your doctor before using diphenhydrAMINE together with ethanol (alcohol). Use alcohol cautiously. Alcohol may increase drowsiness and dizziness while you are taking diphenhydrAMINE. You should be warned not to exceed recommended dosages and to avoid activities requiring mental alertness. If your doctor prescribes these medications together, you may need a dose adjustment to safely take this combination. 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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