Combine Omnicef and Augmentin

Drug Interactions and Combined Side Effects of
Omnicef

and Augmentin

Combine Omnicef with Augmentin. To make a decision about taking Omnicef and Augmentin, click here for a Medication Risk Map showing their individual and Combined Risks

Omnicef and Augmentin have 79 combined Side Effects total
44 are Life Threatening
12 Occur Most Frequently

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Uses of Omnicef

Omnicef is also known by the generic name Cefdinir

USES:
Cefdinir is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. This medication is known as a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.

This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (e.g., common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or overuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.

Uses of Augmentin

Augmentin is also known by the generic name Amoxicillin-Pot Clavulanate

USES:
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.

This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.

Omnicef and Augmentin Combined Have 44 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects

Critcal Seriouosness - Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Abnormal Hepatic Function Tests is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Augmentin and Omnicef combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Abnormally Low Blood Pressure - Hypotension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Augmentin and Omnicef combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Acquired Decrease of All Cells in the Blood - Pancytopenia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Augmentin and Omnicef combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Acquired Low Blood Count due to Destruction of Red Cells - Acquired Hemolytic Anemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Augmentin and Omnicef combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Allergic Reaction caused by a Drug - Hypersensitivity Drug Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Augmentin and Omnicef combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Allergic Reaction causing Inflammation of Blood Vessels - Hypersensitivity Angiitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Augmentin and Omnicef combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Allergic Reaction causing Serum Sickness - Serum Sickness is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Augmentin and Omnicef combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Anemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Augmentin and Omnicef combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Aplastic Anemia due to Medication - Aplastic Anemia Secondary to Drugs is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Augmentin and Omnicef combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Blood Clot in Vein - Thrombophlebitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Augmentin and Omnicef combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Blood Clotting Disorder - Blood Coagulation Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Augmentin and Omnicef combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Bloody Urine - Hematuria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Augmentin and Omnicef combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Change in Blood Platelet Function - Qualitative Platelet Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Augmentin and Omnicef combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Decreased Blood Platelets - Thrombocytopenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Augmentin and Omnicef combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Decreased Neutrophils a Type of White Blood Cell - Neutropenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Augmentin and Omnicef combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Decreased White Blood Cells - Leukopenia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Augmentin and Omnicef combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Deficiency of Granulocytes a Type of White Blood Cell - Agranulocytosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Augmentin and Omnicef combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Discharge from the Vagina - Vaginal Discharge is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Augmentin and Omnicef combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Erythema Multiforme is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Augmentin and Omnicef combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Fever is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Augmentin and Omnicef combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Augmentin and Omnicef combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Hemolytic Anemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Augmentin and Omnicef combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Hepatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Augmentin and Omnicef combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Hives - Urticaria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Augmentin and Omnicef combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Increase in the Number of Platelets in the Blood - Thrombocytosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Augmentin and Omnicef combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Inflammation of a Vein - Phlebitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Augmentin and Omnicef combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Inflammation of the Bladder with Hemorrhage - Hemorrhagic Cystitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Augmentin and Omnicef combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Interstitial Nephritis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Augmentin and Omnicef combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Itching - Pruritus of Skin is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Augmentin and Omnicef combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Kidney Disease - Renal Disease is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Augmentin and Omnicef combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Life Threatening Allergic Reaction - Anaphylaxis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Augmentin and Omnicef combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Liver Problems - Disease of Liver is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Augmentin and Omnicef combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Augmentin and Omnicef combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Reaction due to an Allergy - Allergic Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Augmentin and Omnicef combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Seizures - Seizure Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Augmentin and Omnicef combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Severe Bloody Diarrhea from Antibiotics - Pseudomembranous Enterocolitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Augmentin and Omnicef combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Skin Rash with Sloughing - Exfoliative Dermatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Augmentin and Omnicef combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Stevens-Johnson Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Augmentin and Omnicef combined

Critcal Seriouosness - The Appearance of Crystals in the Urine - Crystalluria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Augmentin and Omnicef combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Tooth Discoloration - Dental Discoloration is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Augmentin and Omnicef combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Augmentin and Omnicef combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Trouble Breathing - Dyspnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Augmentin and Omnicef combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Visible Water Retention - Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Augmentin and Omnicef combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Yellowing of Skin or Eyes from Bile Flow Problems - Obstructive Hyperbilirubinemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Augmentin and Omnicef combined

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Omnicef and Augmentin Combined have 12 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects

Diarrhea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Omnicef and Augmentin combined

Disorder of the Digestive System is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Omnicef and Augmentin combined

Feel Like Throwing Up - Nausea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Omnicef and Augmentin combined

Head Pain - Headache Disorder is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Omnicef and Augmentin combined

Inflammation or Infection of Vagina - Vaginitis is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Omnicef and Augmentin combined

Irritation of the Stomach or Intestines - Gastrointestinal Irritation is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Omnicef and Augmentin combined

Rash - Skin Rash is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Omnicef and Augmentin combined

Skin Infection due to a Candida Yeast - Cutaneous Candidiasis is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Omnicef and Augmentin combined

Stomach Cramps - Abdominal Pain with Cramps is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Omnicef and Augmentin combined

Throwing Up - Vomiting is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Omnicef and Augmentin combined

Thrush - Oral Candidiasis is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Omnicef and Augmentin combined

Yeast Infection of Vagina and Vulva - Vulvovaginal Candidiasis is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Omnicef and Augmentin combined

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Omnicef and Augmentin Drug-Drug Interactions

There are no drug-drug interactions between Omnicef and Augmentin.

Omnicef has 2 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Omnicef.

Omnicef Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)

Relative Contraindications

Pseudomembranous Enterocolitis - Severe Bloody Diarrhea from Antibiotics is a contraindication of Omnicef.

Contraindication Warnings

Severe Renal Disease - Serious Kidney Problems is a contraindication of Omnicef.

Augmentin has 5 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Augmentin.

Augmentin Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)

Relative Contraindications

Cholestasis - Blockage of Normal Bile Flow is a contraindication of Augmentin.

Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Augmentin.

Infectious Mononucleosis - Mono is a contraindication of Augmentin.

Pseudomembranous Enterocolitis - Severe Bloody Diarrhea from Antibiotics is a contraindication of Augmentin.

Contraindication Warnings

Renal Disease - Kidney Disease is a contraindication of Augmentin.

Omnicef - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly. Symptoms of overdose may include severe vomiting, seizures.

Augmentin - Symptoms of overdose may include
severe vomiting, persistent diarrhea, change in the amount of urine.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.