Lipoic acid and Cefuroxime drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Lipoic acid (alpha - lipoic acid) and Cefuroxime (cefuroxime sodium). Common drug interactions include epulis among females and androgen deficiency among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Lipoic acid and Cefuroxime. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 12 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Lipoic acid?

Lipoic acid has active ingredients of alpha - lipoic acid. It is often used in peripheral neuropathy. eHealthMe is studying from 5,920 Lipoic acid users. Check the latest studies of Lipoic acid.

What is Cefuroxime?

Cefuroxime has active ingredients of cefuroxime sodium. It is often used in sinusitis. eHealthMe is studying from 12,999 Cefuroxime users. Check the latest studies of Cefuroxime.



On Jul, 21, 2026

12 people who take Lipoic acid and Cefuroxime together, and have interactions are studied.

Lipoic acid and Cefuroxime drug interactions.

What are the common drug interactions of Lipoic Acid and Cefuroxime, by gender? *:

female:

  1. Epulis (benign tumour)
  2. Paronychia (infection in the tissues adjacent to a nail on a finger or toe)
  3. Osteomyelitis (infection of bone)
  4. Trigeminal neuralgia (a painful condition of the nerve responsible for most facial sensation)
  5. Asthenia (weakness)
  6. Blood disorder
  7. Aural polyp (growth in the outside (external) ear canal)
  8. Blood glucose fluctuation
  9. Drug administration error
  10. Dry mouth

male:

  1. Androgen deficiency
  2. Atrial fibrillation (fibrillation of the muscles of the atria of the heart)
  3. Hyperglycaemia (high blood sugar)
  4. Death
  5. Diarrhoea
  6. Diverticulitis (digestive disease which involves the formation of pouches (diverticula) within the bowel wall)
  7. Influenza
  8. Muscular weakness (muscle weakness)
  9. Peripheral swelling
  10. Prostatic specific antigen increased

What are the common drug interactions of Lipoic Acid and Cefuroxime, 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:

  1. Blood glucose fluctuation
  2. Drug administration error
  3. Dyspnoea (difficult or laboured respiration)
  4. Generalised oedema (swelling all over the body)
  5. Hypoaesthesia (reduced sense of touch or sensation)
  6. Pain in extremity

60+:

  1. Epulis (benign tumour)
  2. Paronychia (infection in the tissues adjacent to a nail on a finger or toe)
  3. Diverticulitis (digestive disease which involves the formation of pouches (diverticula) within the bowel wall)
  4. Influenza
  5. Muscular weakness (muscle weakness)
  6. Peripheral swelling
  7. Prostatic specific antigen increased
  8. Drug effect decreased
  9. Pulpitis dental (inflammation of the tooth pulp)
  10. Osteomyelitis (infection of bone)

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 8 people, 66.67%
  2. Swelling: 5 people, 41.67%
  3. Neuropathy Peripheral (surface nerve damage): 5 people, 41.67%
  4. Itching: 5 people, 41.67%
  5. Hyperlipidaemia (presence of excess lipids in the blood): 5 people, 41.67%
  6. Herpes Zoster: 5 people, 41.67%
  7. Diabetes: 5 people, 41.67%
  8. Dermatitis (inflammation of the skin resulting from direct irritation by an external agent or an allergic reaction to it): 5 people, 41.67%
  9. Appetite - Decreased (decreased appetite occurs when you have a reduced desire to eat): 5 people, 41.67%
  10. High Blood Pressure: 3 people, 25.00%

* 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 alpha - lipoic acid and cefuroxime sodium (the active ingredients of Lipoic acid and Cefuroxime, respectively), and Lipoic acid and Cefuroxime (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.

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