Lorabid and Alcohol/Food Interactions
There is 1 alcohol/food/lifestyle interaction with Lorabid (loracarbef).
Loracarbef Food/Lifestyle
Moderate Food Interaction
ADJUST DOSING INTERVAL: Loracarbef may exhibit reduced gastrointestinal absorption in the presence of food. When loracarbef capsules were administered with food, the peak plasma concentrations were 50% to 60% of concentrations after administration in a fasting state and were reached 30 to 60 minutes later. Area under the concentration-time curve (AUC) was not affected. The therapeutic effect of the antimicrobial may be reduced.
MANAGEMENT: Loracarbef should be administered at least one hour before or two hours after eating.
References (1)
- (2002) "Product Information. Lorabid (loracarbef)." Lilly, Eli and Company
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Lorabid drug interactions
There are 46 drug interactions with Lorabid (loracarbef).
Lorabid disease interactions
There are 4 disease interactions with Lorabid (loracarbef) which include:
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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. |
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