Does Acetazolamide Interact with Amoxicillin Oral Susp?
Acetazolamide and Amoxicillin Oral Susp have a unknown drug interaction according to U.S. FDA drug labeling data. May interfere with the bactericidal effects of penicillin in vitro; clinical significance is not well documented. The mechanism involves interference with bactericidal effects. Patients taking both medications should consult their healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or changing the dosage of either drug. This information is based on official FDA drug labeling sourced from OpenFDA and the NIH National Library of Medicine.
- Severity
- Unknown
- Acetazolamide Class
- Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitor
- Management
- Consult your pharmacist
- Data Source
- U.S. FDA via OpenFDA
How This Interaction Works
The interaction between Acetazolamide and Amoxicillin Oral Susp occurs because interference with bactericidal effects. Clinically, this means may interfere with the bactericidal effects of penicillin in vitro; clinical significance is not well documented.
What To Tell Your Doctor or Pharmacist
If you are taking Acetazolamide and your doctor is considering prescribing Amoxicillin Oral Susp (or vice versa), make sure to:
- Inform your doctor and pharmacist of all current medications, including over-the-counter drugs and supplements
- Ask whether the benefits of combining these medications outweigh the risks for your specific situation
- Ask what symptoms to watch for that would indicate the interaction is causing problems
- Never stop or change either medication without first consulting your healthcare provider