Ampicillin and sulbactam Injection and Cleocin Phosphate
Determining the interaction of Ampicillin and sulbactam Injection and Cleocin Phosphate and the possibility of their joint administration.
In the database of official manuals used in the service creation an interaction registered by statistical results of studies was found, which can either lead to negative consequences for the patient health or strengthen a mutual positive effect. A doctor should be consulted to address the issue of joint drug administration.
Consumer:Consumer information for this minor interaction is not currently available. Some minor drug interactions may not be clinically relevant in all patients. Minor drug interactions do not usually cause harm or require a change in therapy. However, your healthcare provider can determine if adjustments to your medications are needed.
Professional:The combination of clindamycin and ampicillin may result in a higher incidence of diarrhea than with either drug alone. The mechanism may be related to additive effects on the gut microflora.
- Brause BD, Romankiewicz JA, Gotz V, Franklin JE Jr, Roberts RB "Comparative study of diarrhea associated with clindamycin and ampicillin therapy." Am J Gastroenterol 73 (1980): 244-8
Generic Name: ampicillin / sulbactam
Brand name: Unasyn, Unasyn ADD-Vantage
Synonyms: Ampicillin and sulbactam, Ampicillin and Sulbactam
Generic Name: clindamycin
Brand name: Cleocin, Cleocin Pediatric, Cleocin HCl, Cleocin Phosphate, Cleocin Phosphate ADD-Vantage, Clindesse, ClindaMax Vaginal
Synonyms: Cleocin Phosphate IV
In the course of checking the drug compatibility and interactions, data from the following reference sources was used: Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com.
- Ampicillin and sulbactam Injection-Cleocin Phosphate IV
- Ampicillin and sulbactam Injection-Cleocin T
- Ampicillin and sulbactam Injection-Cleocin T (Clindamycin Gel and Lotion)
- Ampicillin and sulbactam Injection-Cleocin T (Clindamycin Solution and Swab)
- Ampicillin and sulbactam Injection-Cleocin T Topical
- Ampicillin and sulbactam Injection-Cleocin Topical Solution
- Cleocin Phosphate-Ampicillin Capsules
- Cleocin Phosphate-Ampicillin injection
- Cleocin Phosphate-Ampicillin Injection Solution
- Cleocin Phosphate-Ampicillin Oral Suspension
- Cleocin Phosphate-Ampicillin Sodium
- Cleocin Phosphate-Ampicillin Sodium and Sulbactam Sodium