Cephalexin and Plan b drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data
Summary:
Drug interactions are reported among people who take Cephalexin (cephalexin) and Plan b (levonorgestrel). Common drug interactions include cholelithiasis among females.
The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Cephalexin and Plan b. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 15 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.
What is Cephalexin?
Cephalexin has active ingredients of cephalexin. It is often used in infection. eHealthMe is studying from 30,580 Cephalexin users. Check the latest studies of Cephalexin.
What is Plan b?
Plan b has active ingredients of levonorgestrel. It is often used in birth control. eHealthMe is studying from 38,623 Plan b users. Check the latest studies of Plan b.
15 people who take Cephalexin and Plan b together, and have interactions are studied.

What are the common drug interactions of Cephalexin and Plan B, by gender? *:
female:
- Cholelithiasis (the presence or formation of gallstones in the gallbladder or bile ducts)
- Drug ineffective
- Migraine (headache)
- Sleep apnoea syndrome (a sleep-related disorder in which the effort to breathe is diminished or absent)
- Gallbladder disorder
- Menstruation delayed (late menstruation cycle)
- Nephrolithiasis (calculi in the kidneys)
- Pain
- Pelvic pain
- Acne (skin problems that cause pimples)
male:
n/a
What are the common drug interactions of Cephalexin and Plan B, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:
0-1:
n/a
2-9:
n/a
10-19:
- Abortion spontaneous (naturally occurring miscarriage)
- Cholecystitis (infection of gallbladder)
- Gallbladder disorder
- Nephrolithiasis (calculi in the kidneys)
20-29:
- Cholecystitis chronic (long lasting infection of gallbladder)
- Abortion spontaneous (naturally occurring miscarriage)
- Aggression
- Agitation (state of anxiety or nervous excitement)
- Amnesia (deficit in memory caused by brain damage, disease, or psychological trauma)
- Anger
- Anxiety
- Bipolar disorder (mood disorder)
- Borderline personality disorder
- Depression
30-39:
- Abdominal pain lower
- Abortion spontaneous (naturally occurring miscarriage)
- Breast pain
- Cough
- Diarrhoea
- Drug ineffective
- Dysphagia (a condition in which swallowing is difficult or painful)
- Epistaxis (bleed from the nose)
- Human chorionic gonadotropin decreased
- Ingrowing nail
40-49:
n/a
50-59:
- Adverse event
- Blood pressure increased
- Constipation
- Dysgeusia (disorder of the sense of taste)
- Dyspepsia (indigestion)
- Menopause (end of monthly cycles in women)
- Menstruation irregular
- Pain
- Cholelithiasis (the presence or formation of gallstones in the gallbladder or bile ducts)
- Drug ineffective
60+:
n/a
What are the existing conditions these people have? *
- Acne (skin problems that cause pimples): 4 people, 26.67%
- Menstruation Irregular: 3 people, 20.00%
- Skin Disorder (skin disease): 3 people, 20.00%
- Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 2 people, 13.33%
- Gastric Disorder (disease of stomach): 2 people, 13.33%
- Hypersensitivity: 2 people, 13.33%
- Insomnia (sleeplessness): 2 people, 13.33%
- Urticaria (rash of round, red welts on the skin that itch intensely): 2 people, 13.33%
- Pain: 2 people, 13.33%
- Quit Smoking: 2 people, 13.33%
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
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Effectiveness of, side effects of, and alternative drugs to the 2 drugs:
- Cephalexin (30,580 reports)
- Plan b (38,623 reports)
Browse all drug interactions of Cephalexin and Plan b:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zSub-studies by gender and age:
Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
Browse all side effects of Cephalexin:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zBrowse all side effects of Plan b:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zBrowse all interactions between Cephalexin and drugs from A to Z:
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a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zRelated publications that referenced our studies
- Agrawal A, Rao M, Jasdanwala S, Mathur A, Eng M, "Cephalexin Induced Cholestatic Jaundice", Case reports in gastrointestinal medicine, 2014 Aug .
- Agrawal A, Rao M, Jasdanwala S, Mathur A, Eng M, "Cephalexin Induced Cholestatic Jaundice", Case reports in gastrointestinal medicine, 2014 Aug .
How the study uses the data?
The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on cephalexin and levonorgestrel (the active ingredients of Cephalexin and Plan b, respectively), and Cephalexin and Plan b (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?
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