Drug Interaction Report
6 potential interactions and/or warnings found for the following 2 drugs:
- cefpodoxime
- Orphengesic Forte (aspirin / caffeine / orphenadrine)
Interactions between your drugs
aspirin caffeine
Applies to: Orphengesic Forte (aspirin / caffeine / orphenadrine), Orphengesic Forte (aspirin / caffeine / orphenadrine)
Information for this minor interaction is available on the professional version.
Drug and food interactions
cefpodoxime food
Applies to: cefpodoxime
Food can enhance the levels of cefpodoxime tablets in your body. Take the cefpodoxime tablets with food to increase absorption by the body. The cefpodoxime suspension can be taken with or without food. You should take cefpodoxime at the same time each day.
orphenadrine food
Applies to: Orphengesic Forte (aspirin / caffeine / orphenadrine)
Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of orphenadrine such as dizziness, drowsiness, and difficulty concentrating. Some people may also experience impairment in thinking and judgment. You should avoid or limit the use of alcohol while being treated with orphenadrine. Do not use more than the recommended dose of orphenadrine, and avoid activities requiring mental alertness such as driving or operating hazardous machinery until you know how the medication affects you. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns.
aspirin food
Applies to: Orphengesic Forte (aspirin / caffeine / orphenadrine)
Ask your doctor before using aspirin together with ethanol (alcohol). Do not drink alcohol while taking aspirin. Alcohol can increase your risk of stomach bleeding caused by aspirin. Call your doctor at once if you have symptoms of bleeding in your stomach or intestines. This includes black, bloody, or tarry stools, or coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds. 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.
caffeine food
Applies to: Orphengesic Forte (aspirin / caffeine / orphenadrine)
Information for this minor interaction is available on the professional version.
aspirin food
Applies to: Orphengesic Forte (aspirin / caffeine / orphenadrine)
Information for this minor interaction is available on the professional version.
Therapeutic duplication warnings
No duplication 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. |
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