Cefamandole and Alcohol/Food Interactions
There are 2 alcohol/food/lifestyle interactions with cefamandole.
Cefamandole Alcohol (Ethanol)
Moderate Drug Interaction
Ask your doctor before using cefamandole together with ethanol (alcohol). Do not drink alcohol while you are taking cefamandole. You may have unpleasant side effects such as fast heartbeats, warmth or redness under your skin, tingly feeling, nausea, and vomiting. Check your food and medicine labels to be sure these products do not contain alcohol. 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.
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Cefamandole High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
Moderate Potential Hazard, High plausibility
cefamandole - sodium
Parenteral cefamandole nafate is formulated with sodium carbonate to adjust the pH of the reconstituted solution and contains approximately 76 mg (3.3 mEq) of sodium per each gram of cefamandole activity. The sodium content should be considered in patients with conditions that may require sodium restriction, such as congestive heart failure, hypertension, and fluid retention.
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Cefamandole drug interactions
There are 60 drug interactions with cefamandole.
Cefamandole disease interactions
There are 7 disease interactions with cefamandole which include:
- colitis
- hypoprothrombinemia
- renal dysfunction
- sodium
- dialysis
- disulfiram-like reaction
- liver disease
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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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