Drug Interactions between proguanil and Tegopen
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- proguanil
- Tegopen (cloxacillin)
Interactions between your drugs
cloxacillin proguanil
Applies to: Tegopen (cloxacillin) and proguanil
Using cloxacillin together with proguanil may decrease the effects of cloxacillin. Cloxacillin and proguanil should be administered at least 1 to 2 hours apart. If your doctor does prescribe these medications together, you may need a dose adjustment or special test to safely use both medications. 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
cloxacillin food
Applies to: Tegopen (cloxacillin)
You may experience reduced absorption of cloxacillin in the presence of food. The effectiveness of the antibiotic may be reduced. Cloxacillin 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.
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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