Drug & supplement interaction

Pectin + Avibactam Sodium, Ceftazidime

Avibactam Sodium, Ceftazidime brand name: Avycaz.

No Known Interaction
Medically reviewed by · Updated July 2026 · Pair last verified Sep 13, 2026
The bottom line No known interaction

We found no known interaction between Pectin and Avibactam Sodium, Ceftazidime in our sources. Absence of a documented interaction is not the same as proven safety, and does not guarantee one does not exist. Do not start, stop, or change a medication or supplement based on this page; confirm with your pharmacist or doctor first. Additionally, although there is no interaction, the two are separately associated with some of the same side effects, which would make a new symptom harder to attribute to one or the other.

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Interaction report

Pectin and Avibactam Sodium, Ceftazidime

We checked these two against our interaction database. Here is what we found.

No Known Interaction Found

We did not find a documented interaction between Avibactam Sodium, Ceftazidime and Pectin in our sources. This does not guarantee that the combination is completely free of risk — there is often limited research on supplements and herbal products, especially around drug interactions.

If you decide to take both, the practical routine is simple: add one new thing at a time and note the date you started it. If the combination is going to disagree with you, it usually shows in the first days to a couple of weeks — and a start date turns “I’ve been feeling off” into something a pharmacist can actually work with. Do not stop a prescribed medicine on your own.

Always talk with your pharmacist or doctor before making changes to your medications or supplements, particularly if you take several medications or have an ongoing health condition.

Pectin safety at a glance

Pectin overall Generally safe Pectin from food and typical supplement amounts is generally well tolerated for most people.
Pregnancy Likely Safe When used in amounts commonly found in foods. Pectin has Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) status in the US. Read the full pregnancy detail
Breastfeeding Likely Safe When used in amounts commonly found in foods. Pectin has Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) status in the US. Read the full breastfeeding detail

Pregnancy & breastfeeding ratings are from Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — the full detail is in the Special populations card below. Safety guidance is general; always confirm with your pharmacist or doctor for your situation.

Still wondering about combining Avibactam Sodium, Ceftazidime and Pectin? Ask Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS directly ›
How we checked

Why No Interaction Is Listed for Avibactam Sodium, Ceftazidime

Interactions in our licensed database are recorded against drug classes, not just single drug names. Avibactam Sodium, Ceftazidime is filed under 4 classifications — including organic anion transporter 3 (oat3) substrates, organic anion transporter 1 (oat1) substrates, antibiotic drugs. Pectin has documented interactions with 3 drug classes — the most serious being digoxin (lanoxin) (moderate), lovastatin (mevacor) (moderate) and tetracycline antibiotics (moderate) — and none of Avibactam Sodium, Ceftazidime’s classifications are among them.

Classification data comes from our licensed Natural Medicines dataset. A medication can belong to classes beyond those recorded there, so this describes how the check was run — it is not a safety guarantee.

Keep it in perspective

Pectin Does Interact With Other Medications

Pectin has 23 moderate known drug interactions in our database — Avibactam Sodium, Ceftazidime isn’t one of them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.

Moderate 23 No known interaction 2,807 (incl. Avibactam Sodium, Ceftazidime)
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What to actually watch for

No Interaction Found — But Data Suggests Pectin and Avibactam Sodium, Ceftazidime May Share Several of the Same Side Effects

This is not an interaction. Neither one changes how your body handles the other, and nothing here says they react together. What our sources do show is that each has separately been linked to the effects below — so taking both can make those effects more likely to turn up, and harder to pin on one or the other if they do. 2 of them are worth acting on rather than waiting out — marked below.

  • A severe allergic reaction / An allergic reaction Worth acting on Additional detail

    Pectin

    “Orally and topically, pectin may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. In one case, a 7-year-old boy with a history of oral allergy syndrome after consuming a pectin-containing beverage experienced anaphylaxis after taking a citrus bath containing pectin. Allergy testing confirmed sensitivity to pectin.”

    Pectin · Natural Medicines adverse-effect record, reported in allergic rhinitis (hay fever).

    1 source cited
    1. 106928. Washio K, Nakamura M, Sato N, et al. Anaphylaxis in a pectin- and cashew nut-allergic child caused by a citrus bath. Allergol Int 2022;71(1):155-157. PubMed

    Avibactam Sodium, Ceftazidime

    Listed in the ADVERSE REACTIONS section of the FDA label for Avibactam Sodium, Ceftazidime. Read the label on DailyMed ›

  • Diarrhea Additional detail

    Pectin

    “Orally, pectin alone or in combination with guar gum and insoluble fiber can cause gastrointestinal adverse effects such as mild cramps, diarrhea, gas, and loose stools.”

    Pectin · Natural Medicines adverse-effect record, reported in diarrhea.

    Avibactam Sodium, Ceftazidime

    Listed in the ADVERSE REACTIONS section of the FDA label for Avibactam Sodium, Ceftazidime. Read the label on DailyMed ›

Reported for Pectin but not commonly for Avibactam Sodium, Ceftazidime: wheezing.

Effects for Avibactam Sodium, Ceftazidime come from the ADVERSE REACTIONS section of its FDA label; effects for Pectin come from the Natural Medicines adverse-effect record, quoted above. Wording is matched across sources by our own clinical vocabulary, so treat this as a prompt to pay attention, not a diagnosis.

Special populations

Pectin in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding

Pregnancy And Lactation Likely Safe

When used in amounts commonly found in foods. Pectin has Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) status in the US.

Pregnancy And Lactation Possibly Safe

When used orally in medicinal amounts.

DISCLAIMER: This tool is intended for informational purposes only, and should not be interpreted as specific medical advice. Patients should consult with a qualified healthcare provider before making decisions about therapies and/or health conditions.© 2026 Therapeutic Research Center

Everything else you take

See Every Supplement That Interacts With Avibactam Sodium, Ceftazidime

This page covers Pectin only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Avibactam Sodium, Ceftazidime page lists 37 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

The most serious there right now: African Wild Potato (moderate), Bacillus Coagulans (moderate), Bacillus Subtilis (moderate), Banderol (moderate) and Bifidobacterium Animalis Subsp. Lactis (moderate).

By severity: 36 moderate · 1 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Avibactam Sodium, Ceftazidime page

“Avycaz, the combination of ceftazidime and avibactam, is an intravenous antibiotic for serious infections, and its supplement list is calmer than that setting might suggest. None of the 37 ingredients on file carries a major rating; 36 are moderate and one is minor.”

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One more smart check

Taking Pectin as Part of a Dietary Supplement Product? Check It for Interactions

We hold 1,927 real supplement products containing Pectin, each one broken down to its full ingredient list — and combination products often carry several ingredients besides Pectin. Even though Pectin itself has no known interaction with Avibactam Sodium, Ceftazidime, another ingredient on your label might. Find your product and we’ll check every ingredient on its label:

How much people look this up

Where Pectin and Avibactam Sodium, Ceftazidime Sit Against Everything Else

Out of every supplement and medication people look up on HelloPharmacist, here is where these two land this week — and which way each has been moving.

Supplement Pectin
Top 10%

#137 of 1,452 supplements looked up here in the last 7 days

29 days ago today
Medication Avibactam Sodium, Ceftazidime
Steady interest

#2,709 of 2,830 medications looked up here in the last 7 days

29 days ago today

Position among everything looked up on this site, not a measure of how commonly either one is used or how important it is. A supplement can climb this list because of a news story. It counts every request to the page, automated ones included, and nothing here identifies anyone.

Where does our data come from?
  • Source: the Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) clinical database — the evidence-graded professional reference for herb & supplement interactions.
  • Citation library: 103,510 references behind our interaction content, 65,311 of them resolved to verified PubMed/DOI sources. See every Pectin reference on this page ↓
  • Freshness: we automatically re-check this combination every week — this pair was last verified September 13, 2026. The Pectin and Avibactam Sodium, Ceftazidime records this page draws on were last updated July 10, 2026.
  • What “no known interaction” means: no documented interaction in the sources above — not a guarantee of safety. Supplements are studied far less than prescription drugs, so we say exactly what the evidence supports, and nothing more.
Data structure & sourcing designed and verified by .
Supplement

About Pectin

What is Pectin?

  • Diarrhea relief
  • Constipation and digestive health
  • Cholesterol support
  • Blood sugar support
  • Appetite and weight management

Pectin is a natural soluble fiber found in fruits like apples and citrus, and it is widely used in foods and as a fiber supplement. It may modestly help with cholesterol, blood sugar, and digestive regularity, but evidence for many supplement claims is limited. It is generally well tolerated, though it can cause gas and bloating, especially when first starting.

Soluble fiber extracted from fruit (peels and pulp), especially apples and citrus · Powder, capsules, gummies, jelly/jam ingredient, modified citrus pectin supplements

An interaction check asks whether these two react with each other — it does not ask whether Pectin is a good idea for someone in your situation. Here is what our Pectin record says about it on its own.

Pectin: dosing

There is no single official dose for pectin as a supplement, and amounts vary widely between products. The right amount depends on why you are taking it and the specific product.The best approach is to follow the directions on the product label and start with a lower amount to see how your body responds. Always take pectin with a full glass of water.

From our Pectin monograph — the full record covers uses, side effects and every documented interaction.

Read the full Pectin monograph & all interactions
Medication

About Ceftazidime and Avibactam Injection

What Is Ceftazidime and Avibactam Injection Used For?

Brand name: Avycaz

Avycaz (ceftazidime and avibactam) is used to treat three types of serious bacterial infections in adults and children at least 31 weeks gestational age: complicated intra-abdominal infections (cIAI), complicated urinary tract infections (cUTI) including pyelonephritis (a kidney infection), and hospital-acquired bacterial pneumonia or ventilator-associated bacterial pneumonia (HABP/VABP). All three of these infections must be caused by specific susceptible gram-negative bacteria for Avycaz to be effective.

When treating complicated intra-abdominal infections, Avycaz must be used together with metronidazole, another antibiotic. Avycaz is only meant for infections proven or strongly suspected to be caused by bacteria that it can actually fight — using it otherwise can lead to antibiotic resistance.

See full Ceftazidime and Avibactam Injection drug information
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Other Drugs & Pectin

Browse every other medication we’ve checked against Pectin — both the ones with a known interaction and the ones without. Select any drug for the full detail.

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23Moderate
0Minor
2,806No known interaction
23 Moderate 2,806 No interaction
Moderate

23 interactions

No interaction 2,806 drugs checked — show the list

We also checked Pectin against these medications and found no known interaction in our sources. Open any page to confirm.

Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,806 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Pectin list.

See the full Pectin interactions page
See every supplement checked against Avibactam Sodium, Ceftazidime, ranked by severity
Evidence & sources

Pectin References

The 11 references that drive our Pectin monograph and interaction data, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Citations with a link open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

  1. Jaakkola MS, et al. Asthma caused by occupational exposure to pectin. J Allergy Clin Immunol 1997;100:575-6. PubMed
  2. Westphal W, et al. [Exogenous allergic asthma following pectin exposure-a new occupational allergen]. Pneumologie 1990;44(Suppl 1):337-8.
  3. Baldwin JL, et al. Pectin-induced occupational asthma. Chest 1993;104:1936-7. PubMed
  4. Cohen AJ, Forse MS, Tarlo SM. Occupational asthma caused by pectin inhalation during the manufacture of jam. Chest 1993;103:309-11.
  5. Kraut A, et al. Christmas candy maker's asthma. IgG4-mediated pectin allergy. Chest 1992;102:1605-7. PubMed
  6. Richter WO, Jacob BG, Schwandt P. Interaction between fibre and lovastatin. Lancet 1991;338:706.
  7. Albert KS, Ayres JW, DiSanto AR, et al. Influence of kaolin-pectin suspension on digoxin bioavailability. J Pharm Sci 1978;67:1582-6. PubMed
  8. Albert KS, Welch RD, DeSante KA, et al. Decreased tetracycline bioavailability caused by a bismuth subsalicylate antidiarrheal mixture. J Pharm Sci 1979;68:586-8. PubMed
  9. Electronic Code of Federal Regulations. Title 21. Part 182 -- Substances Generally Recognized As Safe. Available at: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?CFRPart=182
  10. Federal Register April 17,2003. Anti-Diarrheal Products for over-the-counter human use; final monograph. Available at: http://www.fda.gov/OHRMS/DOCKETS/98fr/03-9380.pdf (Accessed 27 December 2004).
  11. Washio K, Nakamura M, Sato N, et al. Anaphylaxis in a pectin- and cashew nut-allergic child caused by a citrus bath. Allergol Int 2022;71(1):155-157. PubMed

Medication overviews come from MedlinePlus (NIH); supplement label data from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists — see our data sources and editorial standards.

Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Taking Pectin and Avibactam Sodium, Ceftazidime Together: Common Questions

Is it safe to take Pectin with Avibactam Sodium, Ceftazidime?
We do not list a known interaction between Pectin and Avibactam Sodium, Ceftazidime. That does not guarantee the combination is risk-free, so confirm with your pharmacist or doctor — especially if you take other medications or have a health condition.
Do Pectin and Avibactam Sodium, Ceftazidime have any of the same side effects?
Yes — our sources link each of them separately to 3 of the same effects. That is not an interaction: neither changes how your body handles the other. It does mean that if one of those effects turns up, it can be harder to tell which one is behind it. They are listed on this page with the source behind each.
How was the Pectin and Avibactam Sodium, Ceftazidime combination checked?
Interactions in our licensed database are recorded against drug classes. Avibactam Sodium, Ceftazidime is filed under 4 classifications, and Pectin has documented interactions with 3 drug classes — none of Avibactam Sodium, Ceftazidime's classifications are among them. A medication can belong to classes beyond those recorded in our dataset, so this describes how the check was run rather than guaranteeing safety.
Does Pectin interact with any other medications?
Yes. Pectin has 23 documented drug interactions in our database — Avibactam Sodium, Ceftazidime is simply not one of them. If you take anything else, it is worth checking each one; they are all listed on this page.
Does Avibactam Sodium, Ceftazidime interact with any supplements?
Yes. Avibactam Sodium, Ceftazidime has documented interactions with 37 supplements in our database — Pectin is not one of them. The Avibactam Sodium, Ceftazidime interaction page linked on this page lists every one, ranked by severity.

Written and reviewed by the HelloPharmacist editorial staff. Our editorial policy

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