Drug Interaction Report
1 potential interaction and/or warning found for the following 2 drugs:
- clindamycin
- Rheaban Maximum Strength (attapulgite)
Interactions between your drugs
clindamycin attapulgite
Applies to: clindamycin, Rheaban Maximum Strength (attapulgite)
GENERALLY AVOID: Adsorbent antidiarrheal agents may significantly reduce the gastrointestinal absorption of oral clindamycin and lincomycin, causing decreased serum levels and potential loss of antimicrobial effectiveness. Kaolin-pectin has been associated with a 90% reduction in lincomycin levels.
MANAGEMENT: The use of adsorbent antidiarrheals should be avoided if possible. If used concurrently, the patient should be monitored closely for loss of antibiotic efficacy.
References (5)
- Albert KS, DeSante KA, Welch RD, DiSanto AR (1978) "Pharmacokinetic evaluation of a drug interaction between kaolin-pectin and clindamycin." J Pharm Sci, 67, p. 1579-82
- (2002) "Product Information. Cleocin (clindamycin)." Pharmacia and Upjohn
- (2001) "Product Information. Lincocin (lincomycin)." Pharmacia and Upjohn
- McCall CE, Steigbigel NH, Finland M (1967) "Lincomycin: activity in vitro and absorption and excretion in normal young men." Am J Med Sci, 254, p. 144-55
- McGehee RF Jr, Smith CB, Wilcox C, Finland M (1968) "Comparative studies of antibacterial activity in vitro and absorption and excretion of lincomycin and clindamycin." Am J Med Sci, 256, p. 279-92
Drug and food interactions
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Therapeutic duplication warnings
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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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