If possible, penicillin skin testing should be performed in these individuals
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Some of the most common antibiotics are listed below, followed by the supplements with which they can interact
Cephalexin (brand name Keflex) is a cephalosporin antibiotic, or antimicrobial, that is used to treat bacterial infections
Summary table The table below summarizes the recommendations and effects of drinking alcohol while taking different antibiotics
Cephalexin and multivitamin with minerals should not be taken orally at the same time
Warfarin users, beware of antibiotics
Loratadine (Claritin, Alavert, others) Fexofenadine (Allegra Allergy) Avoid taking medications you don't necessarily need, such as herbal medications, high-dose vitamins and unusual supplements
Grapefruit is one such food that should be avoided during a course of antibiotics
Your doctor will choose an antibiotic for you based on your symptoms, the type of bacteria causing the infection, and potential drug interactions
The usual dose is 30 mg per kg of body weight per day, divided and given every 12 hours
Some antibiotics, like metronidazole (Flagyl), may also lead to CNS side effects such as: drowsiness
Cross-reactions are more common with Keflex (cephalexin), cefadroxil, cefprozil, and cefaclor
Different antibiotics are used to treat different infections