Foxglove - Nuzyra (Omadacycline (IV)) Interaction

Interaction Details

Omadacycline (IV) is classified as belonging to the following category: Tetracycline Antibiotics

Theoretically, concomitant use of quinine increases the risk of cardiac glycoside toxicity.
Foxglove contains varied cardiac glycosides, including digoxin. Tetracycline can increase oral absorption of some cardiac glycosides.

Interaction Rating

Likelihood of Occurrence

Interaction has been documented in animal or in lab research, or the interaction has been documented in humans but is limited to case reports or conflicting clinical research exists

References

• The Review of Natural Products by Facts and Comparisons. St. Louis, MO: Wolters Kluwer Co., 1999.
• Ellenhorn MJ, et al. Ellenhorn's Medical Toxicology: Diagnoses and Treatment of Human Poisoning. 2nd ed. Baltimore, MD: Williams & Wilkins, 1997.

Omadacycline (IV) Overview

• Omadacycline injection is used to treat infections caused by bacteria, including pneumonia and certain infections of the skin. Omadacycline injection is in a class of medications called tetracycline antibiotics. It works by preventing the growth and spread of bacteria.

• Antibiotics such as omadacycline will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections. Using antibiotics when they are not needed increases your risk of getting an infection later that resists antibiotic treatment.

Foxglove - More Interactions

Foxglove interacts with 133 drugs

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