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Drug Interactions between Dynapen and mycophenolate mofetil

This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:

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Interactions between your drugs

Major

dicloxacillin mycophenolate mofetil

Applies to: Dynapen (dicloxacillin) and mycophenolate mofetil

Dicloxacillin may reduce the blood levels and effects of mycophenolate mofetil. You may need a dose adjustment of mycophenolate mofetil or more frequent monitoring to use both medications together. Contact your doctor if your symptoms worsen or your condition changes during treatment with these medications. Seek immediate medical attention if you experience any signs or symptoms of organ rejection such as less urine output (kidney transplant); shortness of breathing, swelling, or less ability to exercise (heart transplant); or yellowing of the skin or eyes (liver transplant). 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.

Drug and food interactions

Moderate

dicloxacillin food

Applies to: Dynapen (dicloxacillin)

You may experience reduced absorption of dicloxacillin in the presence of food. The effectiveness of the antibiotic may be reduced. Dicloxacillin 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.

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.

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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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