INFECTIONS

Erythromycin - Erythromycin is an antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of infections, including those of the throat, ears, and skin.

Some commonly used erythromycin products: erythromycin/E-Mycin, erythromycin estolate/Ilosone, erythromycin ethylsuccinate/E.E.S., E-Mycin E

Interaction - Erythromycins vary in their reactions with food; consult your doctor or pharmacist for instructions.

Methenamine - Methenamine is used to treat urinary tract infections.

Some commonly used brand names: Mandelamine, Urex

Interaction - Cranberries, plums, prunes and their juices help the action of this drug. Avoid citrus fruits and citrus juices. Eat foods with protein, but avoid dairy products.

Metronidazole - This agent is an anti-infective which is used to treat intestinal and genital infections due to bacteria and parasites.

Commonly used brand name: Flagyl

Interaction - Do not take alcohol while using this drug, because it may cause stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, headache, flushing or redness of the face.

Penicillins -Penicillins are antibiotics used for treatment of a wide variety of infections.

Some commonly used penicillins: amoxicillin, ampicillin, bacampicillin, penicillin G and penicillin V

Interaction - Amoxicillin and bacampicillin may be taken with food; however, absorption of other types of penicillins is reduced when taken with food.

Sulfa Drugs - Sulfa drugs are anti-infectives which are used to treat stomach and urinary infections.

Some commonly used sulfa drugs: co-trimoxazole/Bactrim, Septra sulfisoxazole/Gantrisin

Interaction - Avoid alcohol, as the combination may cause nausea.

Tetracyclines - Tetracyclines are antibiotics that are used to treat a wide variety of infections.

Some commonly used brand names: tetracycline hydrochloride/Achromycin, Sumycin, Panmycin

Interaction - These drugs should not be taken within two hours of eating dairy products such as milk, yogurt or cheese, or taking calcium or iron supplements.
 

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