Biaxin
side effects, nutrient depletions, herbal interactions and health notes:
Data provided by Applied Health
• Antibiotics kill "good " bacteria, including beneficial flora in the gut, this may affect digestion and/or elimination. Supplementation with acidophilus or bifidus may aid in restoring this flora.1
• Biaxin may hinder the absorption of some B vitamins and vitamin K. Supplementation may be beneficial with long term use of the medication.2
• Biaxin and other macrolide antibiotics interact with digitalis. Avoid their use together, due to increased risk of side effects.3
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2 Hill MJ: Intestinal flora and endogenous vitamin synthesis, Eur J Cancer Prev, 1997, 6 (Suppl 1): S43-5.
2 Deguchi Y, et al: Comparative studies on synthesis of water-soluble vitamins among human species of Bifidobacteria, Argic Biol Chem, 1985, 19 (1): 13-19.
2 Conly J and Stein K: Reduction of vitamin K2 concentrations in human liver associated with the use of broad spectrum antimicrobials, Clin Invest Med, 1994, 17 (6):531-9.
2 Ellenger P, et al: Production and release of nicotinamide by the intestinal flora in man, Nature, 1944, 154:270-271.
3 Bizjak ED, Mauro VF. Digoxin-macrolide drug interaction. Ann Pharmacother 1997; 31:1077-79.
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