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Methadone generally does not have significant interactions with most antibiotics. However, some antibiotics, particularly those that affect liver enzymes (like certain macrolides), may influence methadone metabolism, potentially altering its effectiveness or increasing the risk of side effects. It's important for individuals on methadone to consult their healthcare provider before starting any new medications, including antibiotics, to ensure safe and effective treatment.
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Can you have a reaction if you take methadone and antibiotics together?
Yes! I had a very bad reaction from levaquin and methadone. It will put you into withdraw.
Is sulfa a chemical derivative of methadone?
No, sulfa is not a chemical derivative of methadone. Sulfa drugs are a group of antibiotics derived from sulfonamides, while methadone is a synthetic opioid used primarily for pain management and treatment of opioid addiction. The two substances have different chemical structures and pharmacological effects.
How do diseases caused by bacteria and diseases caused by viruses react to antibiotics?
Disease caused by viruses cannot be cured by antibiotics. Antibiotics ONLY work on bacteria.
What antibiotics are safe for dental work while in methadone treatment?
While undergoing methadone treatment, common antibiotics such as amoxicillin and clindamycin are generally considered safe for dental work. However, it's crucial to consult with both your dentist and healthcare provider to ensure that the chosen antibiotic does not interact with your methadone regimen. Individual health factors and potential drug interactions should always be taken into account. Always inform your dental care provider about your methadone treatment and any other medications you are taking.
Can you take penicillin if you are on methadone?
Yes, amoxicillin is understood to be safe to use with methadone (dolophine), but ALWAYS consult your physician and your pharmacist before taking any kind of prescription medication(s).===An important side note for methadone managed patients in regard to the concomitant use of a different antibiotic medication, ciprofloxacin (Cipro) and methadone:The concomitant use of methadone and ciprofloxacin is highly discouraged due to the increased risk of adverse effects of methadone (equating to methadone overdose).Reason:Inhibition of the enzymes that metabolize methadone (dolophine), i.e., CYP3A4 and/or CYP1A2 -- Ref: Eap et al. 2002; Herrlin et al. 2000.
Does toradol react METHADONE?
I was just in the hospital having my 3rd c-section and I've been on methadone for 3 years now and I was givin toradol in my IV and it made me feel like I was going through withdrawl almost instantly
How do disease caused by bacteria and diseases caused by viruses by react to antibiotics?
Viruses ALL ignore antibiotics, Bacterial infections vary in their response depending on the sensitivity of the bacteria to the specific antibiotic.
Any other drugs that give a false positive for methadone?
no. --YES, other opiates, or cough Meds containing dextrmathoraphan (DXM), quinolone antibiotics, and lower incidences of diphenhydramine.
How does the body react when antibiotics kill M. leprae?
When antibiotics kill M. leprae, antigens (the proteins on the surface of the organism that initiate the body's immune system response) are released from the dying bacteria.
How do human diseases cause by bacteria and diseases caused by viruses react to antibiotics?
Viruses ALL ignore antibiotics, Bacterial infections vary in their response depending on the sensitivity of the bacteria to the specific antibiotic.
What can i take to testposative for methadone and does a test show how much you have taken?
You WANT to test positive for methadone without taking any? This is different. I don't know what your motivation here is and don't really want to theorize, but the easiest and most guaranteed way to test positive for methadone is to do methadone the morning of your test, if you know when it is. There's a fairly long list of drugs that cross-react with methadone; sadly they're all prescription-only. It's possible to do a test that will give serum concentration of methadone; it's a blood test so if you just pee in a cup all they can do is say you've taken the drug.
How do human diseases caused by bacteria and disease caused by viruses react to antibiotics?
Viruses ALL ignore antibiotics, Bacterial infections vary in their response depending on the sensitivity of the bacteria to the specific antibiotic.
