Interaction Effects of Cefdinir: Exploring its Combinations with Other Medications, Alcohol Consumption, and Additional Factors.
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Cefdinir, a generic antibiotic, has potential interactions with certain other drugs and supplements. For instance, it may clash with birth control pills or some antacids, so it's essential to discuss these with your doctor to avoid any potential issues.
Cefdinir is prescribed to treat a variety of bacterial infections, such as middle ear infections in kids, strep throat, and pneumonia in adults and children. It's not available in a brand-name version.
An interaction occurs when one substance affects another's behavior. Cefdinir comes in oral capsules, and these forms share interactions. However, let's focus on interactions for cefdinir oral capsules.
Educating yourself about potential cefdinir warnings and interactions allows you to collaborate effectively with your doctor to ensure it's safe and effective for you.
Cefdinir Interactions with Other Drugs
Before starting cefdinir treatment, inform your doctor and pharmacist about any medications you're taking. Sharing this information helps prevent potential interactions.
To learn whether cefdinir interacts with supplements, herbs, or vitamins, see the "Cefdinir and Other Interactions" section.
Have questions about drug interactions that might affect you? Ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Here's a table of drugs that could interact with cefdinir:
| Drug class or drug name | Examples | Interaction result with cefdinir ||-----------------------------|----------------------------|-------------------------------------------|| Certain antacids | Aluminum hydroxide/magnesium carbonate (Gaviscon), Maalox, Rolaids | May reduce cefdinir's effectiveness || Loop diuretics | Torsemide (Soaanz), Bumetanide (Bumex), Furosemide (Lasix) | Raises the risk of kidney damage || Birth control pills | Ethinyl estradiol/levonorgestrel (Seasonale, Seasonique, others), | May reduce birth control pills' effectiveness || | Desogestrel/ethinyl estradiol (Cyclessa, Kariva, others), | || | Ethinyl estradiol/norethindrone (Aurovela, Gildess, others) | || Probenecid | | May increase cefdinir's side effects || Lanthanum carbonate (Fosrenal) | | May reduce cefdinir's effectiveness || Warfarin (Jantoven) | | Raises the risk of bleeding |
certain antacids
When to Avoid Cefdinir
In some cases, factors may prevent your doctor from prescribing cefdinir because of the potential risk of harm. These factors are known as contraindications. Here are the contraindications for cefdinir:
• aluminum hydroxide/magnesium carbonate (Gaviscon)• aluminum hydroxide/magnesium hydroxide (Maalox)• calcium carbonate/magnesium hydroxide (Rolaids)
- Previous allergic reaction to cefdinir, any of its ingredients, or similar drugs called cephalosporins. Taking cefdinir could trigger another allergic reaction. Consult your doctor about alternate treatments.
Cefdinir Interactions with Alcohol
can make cefdinir less effective
There is no known interaction between cefdinir and alcohol. However, your doctor may advise you to limit alcohol consumption during cefdinir treatment as drinking alcohol might worsen some of cefdinir's side effects, such as diarrhea or headache.
Drug Interactions in Depth
Here's a closer look at certain drug interactions for cefdinir:
Certain Antacids
loop diuretics
Taking cefdinir with certain antacids might decrease its effectiveness. This includes antacids containing magnesium or aluminum. These minerals could bind to cefdinir, preventing your body from absorbing the drug, which may weaken cefdinir's effectiveness.
If you take cefdinir with any of these antacids, consult your doctor or pharmacist:
• torsemide (Soaanz)• bumetanide (Bumex)• furosemide (Lasix)
- Aluminum hydroxide/magnesium carbonate (Gaviscon)
- Aluminum hydroxide/magnesium hydroxide (Maalox)
- Calcium carbonate/magnesium hydroxide (Rolaids)
Your doctor may recommend taking cefdinir two hours before or after taking an antacid containing magnesium or aluminum to minimize this risk.
can increase the risk of kidney damage
Loop Diuretics
Loop diuretics, prescribed to treat blood pressure and certain heart conditions, may elevate the risk of kidney damage when taken with cefdinir. Kidney damage is a rare side effect of cefdinir, but loop diuretics can strain your kidneys. Combining these medications might raise the likelihood of new or worsened kidney damage.
Consult your doctor about the following loop diuretics that might interact with cefdinir:
- Torsemide (Soaanz)
- Bumetanide (Bumex)
- Furosemide (Lasix)
birth control pills
Before starting cefdinir, inform your doctor if you're taking a loop diuretic. They can advise whether it's safe for you to take these medications together. If your doctor prescribes cefdinir with a loop diuretic, they may schedule tests to monitor your kidney function.
Birth Control Pills
• ethinyl estradiol/levonorgestrel (Seasonale, Seasonique, others)• desogestrel/ethinyl estradiol (Cyclessa, Kariva, others)• ethinyl estradiol/norethindrone (Aurovela, Gildess, others)
Taking cefdinir with birth control pills could reduce their effectiveness. Antibiotics like cefdinir might cause your body to break down the birth control medication faster, resulting in lower levels of the drug in your system, reducing its effectiveness for preventing pregnancy.
Consult your doctor if you're taking any of these birth control pills that might interact with cefdinir:
can make birth control pills less effective
- Ethinyl estradiol/levonorgestrel (Seasonale, Seasonique, others)
- Desogestrel/ethinyl estradiol (Cyclessa, Kariva, others)
- Ethinyl estradiol/norethindrone (Aurovela, Gildess, others)
Before starting cefdinir treatment, inform your doctor if you're taking birth control pills. They can provide advice on whether it's safe for you to take these medications together. If your doctor prescribes cefdinir while you're taking birth control pills, they may suggest using a backup method of birth control, such as a condom or diaphragm.
Cefdinir and Other Interactions
Cefdinir might have interactions with supplements, foods, vaccines, or lab tests. Below are some potential interactions with cefdinir to be aware of:
probenecid
Cefdinir Interactions with Supplements
Taking cefdinir with magnesium or iron supplements might reduce its effectiveness. Due to this risk, your doctor may recommend taking cefdinir at least two hours before or after taking a magnesium or iron supplement to help minimize this risk. Before starting cefdinir treatment, inform your doctor about any supplements, herbs, and vitamins you take.
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Food Interactions
Though iron supplements may interact with cefdinir, there are no known food interactions. Consult your doctor to determine whether the amount of iron in iron-rich foods could interact with cefdinir.
can increase the risk of side effects from cefdinir
Cefdinir and Vaccines
There are no known interactions between cefdinir and vaccines. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for updated vaccine recommendations.
Lab Tests
Cefdinir might interact with some urine glucose tests, resulting in incorrect test results. Before having a urine glucose test, inform your doctor if you're taking cefdinir. They might suggest using an alternative type of glucose test that doesn't react with the drug.
lanthanum carbonate (Fosrenal)
Cannabis or CBD Interactions
While no specific interactions between cefdinir and cannabis or CBD have been reported, it is always advisable to consult a healthcare provider before combining cannabis with prescription drugs like cefdinir. The impact of cannabis on the body can vary widely among individuals, and its interaction with other drugs is not always well-documented.
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Cefdinir and Health-Related Interactions
Certain medical conditions and factors might increase the risk of interactions with cefdinir. Consult your doctor about your health history before taking cefdinir. Cefdinir might not be suitable for individuals with:
can make cefdinir less effective
- Colitis (inflammation of the large intestine)
- Kidney problems or undergoing hemodialysis
- Allergic reaction to cefdinir, its ingredients, or similar drugs (cephalosporins)
- Breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed
- Pregnancy (insufficient clinical data to determine safety)
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I avoid dairy products with cefdinir?
Usually, it is not necessary to avoid dairy products with cefdinir. While some antibiotics might require avoiding dairy, cefdinir has no known interactions with dairy products.
warfarin (Jantoven)
Can cefdinir and ibuprofen be taken together?
Yes, taking cefdinir and ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) is safe if your doctor recommends it. No interaction reports exist between cefdinir and ibuprofen.
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Preventing Interactions
To help prevent interactions with cefdinir, inform your doctor and pharmacist about your alcohol and cannabis use, current medications, supplements, herbs, vitamins, and health history. Create a medication list, and read cefdinir's label and other accompanying materials. Consult your doctor or pharmacist if there are any questions or uncertainties about these documents. Always follow your doctor's prescription when taking cefdinir.
can increase the risk of bleeding
Disclaimer: This article should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor or healthcare provider before taking any medication. The information provided here is not exhaustive and focuses on known interactions, but other unknown interactions may exist.
Medical News Today has made every effort to ensure the accuracy and relevance of all information. However, this article does not cover every conceivable use, dosage, precaution, warning, drug interaction, adverse effect, or allergy. In case of any doubt, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
- When taking cefdinir, it's important to discuss any medications, including birth control pills, with your doctor to avoid potential interactions and ensure the pills' effectiveness.
- Certain antacids, such as Gaviscon, Maalox, and Rolaids, can interfere with cefdinir's absorption and lessen its effectiveness, potentially necessitating a change in the timing of doses to minimize this risk.
- Loop diuretics, like Torsemide, Bumetanide, and Furosemide, may elevate the risk of kidney damage when combined with cefdinir, so consultation with your doctor is essential before taking these medications together.
- Inform your doctor about any supplements, herbs, or vitamins you're taking, as cefdinir might interact with magnesium or iron supplements, which could reduce its effectiveness.
