Carnitine and Bactroban drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Carnitine (l - carnitine) and Bactroban (mupirocin). Common drug interactions include diarrhoea among females and cardiomyopathy among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Carnitine and Bactroban. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 11 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Carnitine?

Carnitine has active ingredients of l - carnitine. eHealthMe is studying from 1,808 Carnitine users. Check the latest studies of Carnitine.

What is Bactroban?

Bactroban has active ingredients of mupirocin. It is often used in infection. eHealthMe is studying from 4,967 Bactroban users. Check the latest studies of Bactroban.



On Jul, 28, 2026

11 people who take Carnitine and Bactroban together, and have interactions are studied.

Carnitine and Bactroban drug interactions.

What are the common drug interactions of Carnitine and Bactroban, by gender? *:

female:

  1. Diarrhoea
  2. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
  3. Muscle spasms (muscle contraction)
  4. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit)

male:

  1. Cardiomyopathy (weakening of the heart muscle)
  2. Adrenal insufficiency (a condition in which the adrenal glands do not produce adequate amounts of steroids)
  3. Aortic arteriosclerosis (hardening of the aortic arteries)
  4. Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat)
  5. Arteriosclerosis (thickening and hardening of arteries)
  6. Arthralgia (joint pain)
  7. Arthropathy
  8. Asthenia (weakness)
  9. Atrial fibrillation (fibrillation of the muscles of the atria of the heart)
  10. Atrial tachycardia (rhythm disturbance that arises in the atria)

What are the common drug interactions of Carnitine and Bactroban, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

n/a

20-29:

  1. Abdominal distension
  2. Feeding tube complication
  3. Wound infection staphylococcal
  4. Clonus (series of involuntary, rhythmic, muscular contractions and relaxations)
  5. Decubitus ulcer (a chronic ulcer of the skin caused by prolonged pressure on it)
  6. Device related infection
  7. Drug withdrawal syndrome (interfere with normal social, occupational, or other functioning. are not due to another medical condition, drug use, or discontinuation)
  8. Ileus (a painful obstruction of the ileum or other part of the intestine)
  9. Implant site erosion
  10. Implant site necrosis (death of body tissue at implant site)

30-39:

  1. Ankle fracture
  2. Confusional state
  3. Encephalopathy (functioning of the brain is affected by some agent or condition)
  4. Lung disorder (lung disease)
  5. Somnolence (a state of near-sleep, a strong desire for sleep)
  6. Gout (uric acid crystals building up in the body)
  7. Therapeutic response unexpected

40-49:

n/a

50-59:

n/a

60+:

  1. Cardiomyopathy (weakening of the heart muscle)
  2. Adrenal insufficiency (a condition in which the adrenal glands do not produce adequate amounts of steroids)
  3. Atrial tachycardia (rhythm disturbance that arises in the atria)
  4. Back pain
  5. Cardiac failure congestive
  6. Cardiac valve disease (heart valve disease)
  7. Cardioversion
  8. Cerumen impaction
  9. Chest pain
  10. Chills (felling of cold)

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Renal Cell Carcinoma (a kidney cancer): 4 people, 36.36%
  2. High Blood Pressure: 4 people, 36.36%
  3. Cardiac Failure Congestive: 4 people, 36.36%
  4. Cardiomyopathy (weakening of the heart muscle): 4 people, 36.36%
  5. Cough: 4 people, 36.36%
  6. Depression: 4 people, 36.36%
  7. High Blood Cholesterol: 4 people, 36.36%
  8. Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 4 people, 36.36%
  9. Insomnia (sleeplessness): 4 people, 36.36%
  10. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 4 people, 36.36%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on l - carnitine and mupirocin (the active ingredients of Carnitine and Bactroban, respectively), and Carnitine and Bactroban (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

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