Drug Interaction Report
1 potential interaction and/or warning found for the following 2 drugs:
- chloramphenicol ophthalmic
- Sesquient (fosphenytoin)
Interactions between your drugs
chloramphenicol ophthalmic fosphenytoin
Applies to: chloramphenicol ophthalmic, Sesquient (fosphenytoin)
Ask your doctor before using chloramphenicol ophthalmic together with fosphenytoin. Using chloramphenicol ophthalmic with fosphenytoin can increase the effects of fosphenytoin. Symptoms of a fosphenytoin toxicity may include twitching eye movements, slurred speech, drowsiness, loss of balance, tremor, muscle stiffness or weakness, nausea, vomiting, feeling light-headed, fainting, and slow or shallow breathing. You may need a dose adjustment or special test if you 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
No alcohol/food interactions were found with the drugs in your list. However, this does not necessarily mean no food interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
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.
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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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