Cefixime and Procardia XL
Determining the interaction of Cefixime and Procardia XL 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:Nifedipine may increase the bioavailability of cefixime. The mechanism appears to be nifedipine enhancement of cefixime absorption. This interaction appears to be clinically insignificant.
- Duverne C, Bouten A, Deslandes A "Modification of cefixime bioavailabity by nifedipine in humans: involvement of the dipeptide carrier system." Antimicrob Agents Chemother 36 (1992): 2462-7
Generic Name: nifedipine
Brand name: Adalat CC, Procardia, Procardia XL, Afeditab CR, Nifediac CC, Nifedical XL, Adalat
Synonyms: n.a.
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.
- Cefixime-ProCentra
- Cefixime-Prochieve
- Cefixime-Prochieve (Progesterone Vaginal 4% Gel)
- Cefixime-Prochieve (Progesterone Vaginal 8% Gel)
- Cefixime-Prochlorperazine
- Cefixime-Prochlorperazine Edisylate
- Procardia XL-Cefixime Capsules
- Procardia XL-Cefixime Capsules and Tablets
- Procardia XL-Cefixime Chewable Tablets
- Procardia XL-Cefixime Oral Suspension
- Procardia XL-Cefizox Injection
- Procardia XL-Cefobid