Keflex and Xopenex hfa drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data
Summary:
Drug interactions are reported among people who take Keflex (cephalexin) and Xopenex hfa (levalbuterol tartrate). Common drug interactions include fatigue among females and osteoarthritis among males.
The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Keflex and Xopenex hfa. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 14 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.
What is Keflex?
Keflex has active ingredients of cephalexin. It is often used in infection. eHealthMe is studying from 15,844 Keflex users. Check the latest studies of Keflex.
What is Xopenex hfa?
Xopenex hfa has active ingredients of levalbuterol tartrate. It is often used in asthma. eHealthMe is studying from 2,529 Xopenex hfa users. Check the latest studies of Xopenex hfa.
14 people who take Keflex and Xopenex hfa together, and have interactions are studied.

What are the common drug interactions of Keflex and Xopenex Hfa, by gender? *:
female:
- Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
- Headache (pain in head)
- Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit)
- Abdominal pain upper
- Constipation
- Death
- Dyspnoea (difficult or laboured respiration)
- Influenza
- Abdominal distension
- Abdominal pain
male:
- Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint)
- Cor pulmonale chronic (long lasting enlargement of the right ventricle of the heart)
- Rosacea (a skin condition that causes facial redness)
- Sleep apnoea syndrome (a sleep-related disorder in which the effort to breathe is diminished or absent)
- Testicular failure (testicles cannot produce sperm or male hormones)
- Anhedonia (inability to experience pleasure from activities usually found enjoyable)
- Anxiety
- Blood creatinine increased
- Chronic kidney disease
- Depression
What are the common drug interactions of Keflex and Xopenex Hfa, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:
0-1:
n/a
2-9:
n/a
10-19:
n/a
20-29:
n/a
30-39:
n/a
40-49:
n/a
50-59:
- Anhedonia (inability to experience pleasure from activities usually found enjoyable)
- Anxiety
- Blood creatinine increased
- Chronic kidney disease
- Depression
- Emotional distress
- Hydronephrosis (water inside the kidney)
- Nephrolithiasis (calculi in the kidneys)
- Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint)
- Pain
60+:
- Rosacea (a skin condition that causes facial redness)
- Cor pulmonale chronic (long lasting enlargement of the right ventricle of the heart)
- Restless legs syndrome (a powerful urge to move your legs)
- Sleep apnoea syndrome (a sleep-related disorder in which the effort to breathe is diminished or absent)
- Testicular failure (testicles cannot produce sperm or male hormones)
- Diverticulitis (digestive disease which involves the formation of pouches (diverticula) within the bowel wall)
- Ear infection
- Flatulence (flatus expelled through the anus)
- Ill-defined disorder
- Influenza
What are the existing conditions these people have? *
- Herpes Zoster: 4 people, 28.57%
- Indigestion: 3 people, 21.43%
- Wheezing (a high-pitched whistling sound made while you breath): 2 people, 14.29%
- Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 2 people, 14.29%
- Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 2 people, 14.29%
- Nausea And Vomiting: 2 people, 14.29%
- Pain: 2 people, 14.29%
- Lung Neoplasm Malignant (cancer tumour of lung): 2 people, 14.29%
- Haemorrhoids (a swollen vein or group of veins in the region of the anus): 1 person, 7.14%
- Dry Eyes (lack of adequate tears): 1 person, 7.14%
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
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Related studies:
Effectiveness of, side effects of, and alternative drugs to the 2 drugs:
- Keflex (15,844 reports)
- Xopenex hfa (2,529 reports)
Browse all drug interactions of Keflex and Xopenex hfa:
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 Keflex:
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 Xopenex hfa:
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 Keflex and drugs from A to Z:
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 Xopenex hfa and drugs from A to Z:
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 levalbuterol tartrate (the active ingredients of Keflex and Xopenex hfa, respectively), and Keflex and Xopenex hfa (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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