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Can A Z-pack Be Taken For Sinus Infection While On Tikosyn?

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Posted on Mon, 27 Feb 2017
Question: I am taking tikosyn, and want to take a Z-pack to get rid of sinus infection

interaction between azithromax and tikosyn.

it was Doxycycline, not Clindamyacin that I took first. Switched to cefdinir when that didn't work.
What will happen if I mix the two. Will I get sick, will it nullify the tikosyn? What will happen?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome

I appreciate your concern

Dofetelide and clarithromycin both increase the QT interval leading to an increased risk of arrhythmias. Azithromycin in zpack would be a better option with regards to interaction with Dofetelide.

Antibiotics should always be taken after consultation with your GP.

let me know if you have any query

wishing you best of health

Thanks

Dr. M.S Khalil

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (4 hours later)
What is a safer antibiotic to use?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (43 minutes later)
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Detailed Answer:
Hello again.

In your case , amoxicillin clavulanate (augmentin) would be a safe option.

Thanks
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (6 hours later)
that didn't work either
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (9 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Cefuroxime

Detailed Answer:
Hello again

Cefuroxime can be tried as a second line drug. It's also safe to use with it.


Thanks
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Can A Z-pack Be Taken For Sinus Infection While On Tikosyn?

Brief Answer: Explained Detailed Answer: Hello and welcome I appreciate your concern Dofetelide and clarithromycin both increase the QT interval leading to an increased risk of arrhythmias. Azithromycin in zpack would be a better option with regards to interaction with Dofetelide. Antibiotics should always be taken after consultation with your GP. let me know if you have any query wishing you best of health Thanks Dr. M.S Khalil