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Amoxicillin has clinically significant drug interactions with all of the following EXCEPT:

  1. Analgesics (e.g., acetaminophen/NSAIDs)
  2. Warfarin
  3. Oral contraceptives
  4. Methotrexate
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Correct answer: A. Analgesics (e.g., acetaminophen/NSAIDs)

✓ A) Analgesics is the EXCEPTION — no significant interaction.
Amoxicillin does not have a clinically significant interaction with common analgesics (acetaminophen, NSAIDs, opioids). Known interactions include: Warfarin (increased INR), oral contraceptives (reduced efficacy — controversial), methotrexate (reduced renal elimination), allopurinol (increased rash risk), and probenecid (reduced amoxicillin clearance).

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