Carbamazepine Extended-Release Capsules (Carbatrol) and Cefixime
Determining the interaction of Carbamazepine Extended-Release Capsules (Carbatrol) and Cefixime 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 concomitant administration of cefixime may increase carbamazepine serum concentrations. The mechanism and clinical significance are unknown. Until more information is available, monitoring of carbamazepine levels may be helpful in detecting a possible interaction. Patients should be advised to report possible symptoms of carbamazepine toxicity (nausea, visual disturbances, dizziness, or ataxia).
- "Product Information. Suprax (cefixime)." Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc, Baltimore, MD.
Generic Name: carbamazepine
Brand name: Carbatrol, Epitol, Equetro, Tegretol, Tegretol XR, Tegretol, Tegretol XR
Synonyms: Carbamazepine, CarBAMazepine
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.
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