Panmycin (tetracycline) and Alcohol / Food Interactions
There are 2 alcohol/food/lifestyle interactions with Panmycin (tetracycline) which include:
tetracycline ↔ multivitamins with minerals
Moderate Drug Interaction
Iron can bind to tetracycline in the gastrointestinal tract, which may prevent their absorption into the bloodstream and possibly reduce their effectiveness. To avoid or minimize the interaction, iron-containing medications and tetracycline should preferably be taken at least three hours apart in most cases. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns, or if you have trouble separating the dosing times. Your doctor may be able to prescribe alternatives that do not interact. 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.
tetracycline ↔ food
Moderate Food Interaction
Do not take iron supplements, multivitamins, calcium supplements, antacids, or laxatives within 2 hours before or after taking tetracycline. These products can make tetracycline less effective in treating your infection. Do not take tetracycline with milk or other dairy products, unless your doctor has told you to. Dairy products can make it harder for your body to absorb the medication.
Panmycin (tetracycline) drug Interactions
There are 331 drug interactions with Panmycin (tetracycline)
Panmycin (tetracycline) disease Interactions
There are 4 disease interactions with Panmycin (tetracycline) which include:
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- Drug class: tetracyclines
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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 information available. |
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