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Can you take amoxicillin while taking methotrexate?
This is because combining the 2 medications can cause a range of unpleasant and sometimes serious side effects. However, some forms of penicillin, such as amoxicillin, can be used in combination with methotrexate. You may experience a skin rash if you take penicillin and allopurinol, which is used to treat gout.
Can you take antibiotics when on methotrexate?
Methotrexate can be taken with other medications. You should not take methotrexate while taking antibiotics containing trimethoprim-sulfa (Bactrim®, Sulfatrim®, etc…). If you are prescribed one of these medications for an infection, do not take your methotrexate that week.
What drugs should not be taken with methotrexate?
Some specific NSAIDs that should be avoided while taking methotrexate include:
- Aspirin (Zorprin, Excedrin)
- Bromfenac (Prolensa, Bromday)
- Etodolac (Lodine)
- Fenoprofen (Nalfon)
- Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin)
- Naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn)
- Magnesium salicylate (Doan’s)
- Salsalate.
Can I take co Amoxiclav with methotrexate?
Talk to your doctor before using methotrexate together with amoxicillin. Medications like amoxicillin, especially when given at high dosages for serious infections, can sometimes increase the blood levels and effects of methotrexate.
What happens if you don’t take folic acid with methotrexate?
You should take folic acid with methotrexate to help prevent a folate deficiency. Taking methotrexate can lower levels of folate in your body. A folate deficiency can lead to symptoms like upset stomach, low blood cell counts, tiredness, muscle weakness, mouth sores, liver toxicity and nervous system symptoms.
Should you stop methotrexate if you have an infection?
We would suggest that you do not take your Methotrexate whilst you have an active infection that is sufficiently severe for you to need antibiotics – If you are worried, please speak to your own doctor.
What happens if you take methotrexate and folic acid on the same day?
You may hear people suggest that you skip taking folic acid the same day that you take your methotrexate, but the jury is out on the benefit of doing this. “There are studies suggesting no decrease in the efficacy of MTX if taken the same day as folic acid, but the same may not be true for folinic acid.
Can amoxicillin interfere with blood pressure medication?
Common antibiotics and blood pressure medication may result in hospitalization. Summary: Mixing commonly used antibiotics with common blood pressure medications may cause hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure) and induce shock in older patients, requiring hospitalization, according to a new study.
Can you take calcium with amoxicillin?
Therefore, calcium, iron, magnesium, or zinc supplements, if used, should be taken an hour before or after the drug.
What can I take for a headache while on methotrexate?
You can usually carry on taking painkillers like paracetamol if needed, unless your doctor advises otherwise. Avoid taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), including aspirin or ibuprofen, or medicines containing NSAIDs, such as over-the-counter cold medication, without first speaking to your doctor.
Are there interactions between methotrexate and amoxocillin?
There is potential for a serious interaction between methotrexate and amoxicillin. The interaction would mainly be of concern if the patient was taking a large dose of methotrexate and/or was on long term amoxicillin. MONITOR CLOSELY: Concomitant use of large doses of penicillins may elevate serum methotrexate concentrations.
What medications interact with methotrexate?
The antiepileptic drugs phenobarbital and carbamazepine
Is it okay to take an antibiotic while on methotrexate?
It is very important to avoid taking antibiotics and methotrexate at the same time for two reasons. First, methotrexate can be very effective in treating RA. However, it should be administered with care, as there is a narrow line between a therapeutic and a toxic dose of the drug. Second, it may have an interaction with other medications.
What are the drug interactions with amoxicillin?
A product that may interact with this drug is: methotrexate. Amoxicillin may cause false positive results with certain diabetic urine testing products (cupric sulfate-type). This drug may also affect the results of certain lab tests. Make sure laboratory personnel and your doctors know you use this drug.