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Suprax (Cefixime Capsules and Tablets) and Nitroprusside tests

Result of checking the interaction of drug Suprax (Cefixime Capsules and Tablets) and disease Nitroprusside tests for safety when used together.

Check result:
Suprax (Cefixime Capsules and Tablets) <> Nitroprusside tests
Relevance: 23.07.2019 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug use in presence of concomitant diseases.

Consumer:

The cephalosporins, cefixime and cefdinir, have been reported to cause false-positive reactions for ketones in the urine with tests using nitroprusside, but not with tests using nitroferricyanide. Clinicians should be cognizant of this interaction when prescribing or administering either of these agents to patients with diabetes.

References:
  • "Product Information. Suprax (cefixime)." Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc, Baltimore, MD.
  • "Product Information. Omnicef (cefdinir)." Parke-Davis, Morris Plains, NJ.
Suprax (Cefixime Capsules and Tablets)

Generic Name: cefixime

Brand Name: Suprax

Synonyms: Suprax

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