What foods are contraindicated with cephalosporins: Dietary taboos that you need to be aware of during medication
Cephalosporin antibiotics are commonly used clinical antibacterial drugs, but you need to pay attention to dietary taboos during use, otherwise it may affect the efficacy of the drug or cause adverse reactions. This article will combine the hot health topics on the Internet in the past 10 days, sort out the interactions between cephalosporin drugs and food, and help you use drugs safely.
1. Introduction to cephalosporins
Cephalosporins are β-lactam antibiotics that exert a bactericidal effect by destroying bacterial cell walls and are widely used in the treatment of respiratory tract, urinary system and other infections. Common medications include:
| cephalosporin first generation | Cephalosporin II | Cephalosporin third generation |
|---|---|---|
| Cefazolin | Cefuroxime | ceftriaxone |
| Cephalexin | cefaclor | cefoperazone |
2. List of Absolute Taboo Foods
The following foods may cause disulfiram-like reactions while taking cephalosporin and should be strictly avoided:
| food category | Specific examples | Cause of danger |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | Liquor/beer/rice wine/alcoholic beverages | Causes headache, vomiting, palpitations |
| alcohol processed food | Wine-filled chocolate/drunken shrimp/fermented bean curd | Hidden alcohol triggering reaction |
3. Foods that need to be eaten with caution
| food category | Influence mechanism | Suggestions |
|---|---|---|
| High calcium foods | Milk/cheese may affect absorption | Take 2 hours apart |
| acidic fruits | Citrus may reduce efficacy | avoid serving together |
4. Dietary recommendations during medication
1.Best way to take it: Most cephalosporins are recommended to be taken on an empty stomach (except for certain drugs such as cefuroxime axetil)
2.time schedule: Leave at least 1-2 hours between food and medication
3.Recommended combination: Drink an appropriate amount of warm water after taking it (1500-2000ml daily)
5. Reminder of recent hot cases
According to a Health Times report (November 2023), a patient suffered a severe allergic reaction after eating glutinous rice wine after taking cephalosporin. Special tips from experts:
| high risk period | Things to note |
|---|---|
| During medication | Avoid all alcoholic products |
| Within 7 days after stopping medication | Still need to limit alcohol intake |
6. Precautions for special groups of people
1.Pediatric patients: Be careful not to take it with juice. Some cephalosporin suspensions need to be stored away from light.
2.diabetics: Cefoperazone may interfere with blood glucose testing
3.People with abnormal liver and kidney function: It is necessary to strictly follow the doctor’s advice to adjust the diet structure
Warm reminder:Please refer to your doctor's prescription for specific medication regimens. The contraindications listed in this article apply to most cephalosporins, but different varieties may have special requirements. If adverse reactions such as rash or difficulty breathing occur, seek medical attention immediately.
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