How Potassium interacts with Penicillins
Interaction Type: Depletions
Interaction Rating: Study Supported
High doses of these medications have been reported to decrease potassium levels in the body. Supplementation with the affected nutrient may be necessary.(1)
These drugs include Penicillin g, penicillin v, ampicillin, amoxicillin, ticarcillin, ticarcillin / clavulanate, piperacillin, piperacillin / tazobactam, nafcillin, oxacillin, dicloxacillin, carbenicillin indanyl sodium, cloxacillin, ampicillin / sulbactam, amoxicillin / potassium clavulanate.
 
References
  1. View Abstract:  Gill MA, et al. Hypokalemic, Metabolic Alkalosis Induced by High-dose Ampicillin Sodium. Am J Hosp Pharm. May1977;34(5):528-31.
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