Drug Interactions between cefazolin and cephalexin
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- cefazolin
- cephalexin
Interactions between your drugs
No interactions were found between cefazolin and cephalexin. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
cefazolin
A total of 39 drugs are known to interact with cefazolin.
- Cefazolin is in the drug class first generation cephalosporins.
- Cefazolin is used to treat the following conditions:
cephalexin
A total of 37 drugs are known to interact with cephalexin.
- Cephalexin is in the drug class first generation cephalosporins.
- Cephalexin is used to treat the following conditions:
Drug and food interactions
cephalexin food
Applies to: cephalexin
Cephalexin and multivitamin with minerals should not be taken orally at the same time. Products that contain zinc may interfere with the absorption of cephalexin into the bloodstream and reduce its effectiveness. You should take multivitamin with minerals at least three hours after taking cephalexin. Talk to a healthcare professional if you are not sure whether a product contains something that could potentially interact with your medication or if you have questions on how to take this or other medications you are prescribed. 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
Therapeutic duplication is the use of more than one medicine from the same drug category or therapeutic class to treat the same condition. This can be intentional in cases where drugs with similar actions are used together for demonstrated therapeutic benefit. It can also be unintentional in cases where a patient has been treated by more than one doctor, or had prescriptions filled at more than one pharmacy, and can have potentially adverse consequences.
Beta-lactam antibiotics
Therapeutic duplication
The recommended maximum number of medicines in the 'beta-lactam antibiotics' category to be taken concurrently is usually one. Your list includes two medicines belonging to the 'beta-lactam antibiotics' category:
- cefazolin
- cephalexin
Note: In certain circumstances, the benefits of taking this combination of drugs may outweigh any risks. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your medications or dosage.
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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