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Drug Interactions between clarithromycin and Truxcillin VK

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Minor

clarithromycin penicillin V potassium

Applies to: clarithromycin and Truxcillin VK (penicillin v potassium)

Although some in vitro data indicate synergism between macrolide antibiotics and penicillins, other in vitro data indicate antagonism. When these drugs are given together, neither has predictable therapeutic efficacy. Data are available for erythromycin, although theoretically this interaction could occur with any macrolide. Except for monitoring of the effectiveness of antibiotic therapy, no special precautions appear to be necessary.

References

  1. Strom J "Penicillin and erythromycin singly and in combination in scarlatina therapy and the interference between them." Antibiot Chemother 11 (1961): 694-7
  2. Cohn JR, Jungkind DL, Baker JS "In vitro antagonism by erythromycin of the bactericidal action of antimicrobial agents against common respiratory pathogens." Antimicrob Agents Chemother 18 (1980): 872-6
  3. Penn RL, Ward TT, Steigbigel RT "Effects of erythromycin in combination with penicillin, ampicillin, or gentamicin on the growth of listeria monocytogenes." Antimicrob Agents Chemother 22 (1982): 289-94

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Drug and food interactions

Minor

clarithromycin food

Applies to: clarithromycin

Grapefruit juice may delay the gastrointestinal absorption of clarithromycin but does not appear to affect the overall extent of absorption or inhibit the metabolism of clarithromycin. The mechanism of interaction is unknown but may be related to competition for intestinal CYP450 3A4 and/or absorptive sites. In an open-label, randomized, crossover study consisting of 12 healthy subjects, coadministration with grapefruit juice increased the time to reach peak plasma concentration (Tmax) of both clarithromycin and 14-hydroxyclarithromycin (the active metabolite) by 80% and 104%, respectively, compared to water. Other pharmacokinetic parameters were not significantly altered. This interaction is unlikely to be of clinical significance.

References

  1. Cheng KL, Nafziger AN, Peloquin CA, Amsden GW "Effect of grapefruit juice on clarithromycin pharmacokinetics." Antimicrob Agents Chemother 42 (1998): 927-9

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Therapeutic duplication warnings

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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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