Can Amoxicillin And Clavulanic Be Taken With PEP Fof HIV?

Posted on Sun, 29 Jun 2014

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Question : Hi I have currently been prescribed PEP for HIV exposure for 28 says, I was also prescribed Amoxicillin and Clavulanic acid 500 and 125mg, will this affect the effectiveness of the HIV PEP medication.

Answered by Dr. Praveen (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Could your share the components of the regimen

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear.Thanks for giving me an opportunity to answer your query.

Normally amoxicillin and clavulanic acid donot interact with most HIV drugs.Could you share the names of the drugs/regimen used for PEP so that I may help you better.

Hope this answers your query.Awaiting your reply.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Praveen (7 hours later)

Lopinavir and Ritonavir 200mg and 50mg twice daily and

Emtricitabine and Tenofovir 200 and 300mg 1 daily

Answered by Dr. Praveen (20 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
They can be used safely

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear.Thanks for writing me back and sharing the information.

Amoxicillin/Clavulanate donot interact with the above mentioned drugs hence donot affect the efficacy.You may use safely.

Get well soon.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Praveen (18 minutes later)

Thank you very much

Answered by Dr. Praveen (1 minute later)

Brief Answer:
Its my pleasure

Detailed Answer:
You are most welcome.

Feel free to post me for any further queries you may have in future.
Get well soon.All the best.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj