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Does Cephalexin Interact With Augmentin?
Question: if you take both, is that ok--one drug doesn't conflict with another? Right?
Cephalexin (500 mg, 3x per day)--started first; to be joined by Augmenting
for sinus infection
Cephalexin (500 mg, 3x per day)--started first; to be joined by Augmenting
for sinus infection
Brief Answer:
no known interactions
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
There are no known interactions and they can be used together if prescribed in this way.
Cephalexin (also known sometimes as keflex) is classified as a first generation cephalosporin.
Cephalosporins are a type or family of antibiotics and first generation means that it is one of the first cephalosporins to be made.
Augmentin is a type of penicillin. It has a similar structure to cephalexin and they tend to fight similar bacteria though the cephalexin has a slightly broader range.
Because of the similarity, they are not commonly given together but it can be done if needed.
Summary: (1)have a similar structure
(2)can be used with no known interactions
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
no known interactions
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
There are no known interactions and they can be used together if prescribed in this way.
Cephalexin (also known sometimes as keflex) is classified as a first generation cephalosporin.
Cephalosporins are a type or family of antibiotics and first generation means that it is one of the first cephalosporins to be made.
Augmentin is a type of penicillin. It has a similar structure to cephalexin and they tend to fight similar bacteria though the cephalexin has a slightly broader range.
Because of the similarity, they are not commonly given together but it can be done if needed.
Summary: (1)have a similar structure
(2)can be used with no known interactions
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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