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Hai doctor, i am using medicines for bp,olmesartan 20 mg and metaprlol50mg.can i use megapen 500mg for for my heat boils ?
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Here are some...: An antibiotics like Megapen should theoretically not interfere the effects of both antihypertensives you are using since they belongs to entirely different categories. If still worrying, read the drug info inserts in detail or ask the prescribing doctor. Besides, not all drugs are tested with all other drugs, but just something potentially relevant. Yet, be alert to report possible side effects...
Answered 1/24/2016
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