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2023-01-17 22:34:13
Hi, I have been prescribed to take cefalexin 500 for three times a day. I also take concor 5mg for my bp. Is there any drug interaction? Is it safe to take cefalexin? Thanks in advance
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Cefalexin is an antibiotic and it has been prescribed to treat the infection. Continue the medication as prescribed by the doctor. Please confirm with him about twice or thrice a day regarding the dosage.
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connect with a call for details discussion regarding the disease and it's management

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I think you should believe in your doctor and consult with him only for any doubt you have regarding his treatment plan. Regarding your question: Nothing to be worried about for a short duration course of cephalexin. 

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.

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Cefalexin along with concor, does cause increase in levels of the anti hypertensive medicine in ur blood, so you might need to lower the dose of tab concor for a brief duration, to maintain optimum blood pressure levels. And cephalexin has been prescribed to treat an infection, it’s safer to take it at a therapeutic dose as prescribed by your physician.

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There are no interactions between cephalexin and bisoprolol you can safely use them .

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Need some more details Consult Thanks you

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Cefalexin three times se better twice or once me option he kafi

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Can help you, kindly provide me detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management

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