Drug interactions
Aspirin / citric acid / sodium bicarbonate + Valganciclovir
Severity: Minor
Aspirin / citric acid / sodium bicarbonate and Valganciclovir: minor interaction.
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Summary
The aspirin component yields salicylate, which may compete with ganciclovir for renal tubular secretion. The effect is theoretical and probably small at usual doses.
What this interaction means in plain words
Aspirin / citric acid / sodium bicarbonate and Valganciclovir have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Why it happens
Possible competition for renal tubular anion secretion between salicylate and ganciclovir.
What to do
No routine change is needed. Watch blood counts and renal function in patients with renal impairment or frequent use of the effervescent product.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Is there anything I should notice while taking both?
- Do I need to tell my doctor at the next visit?
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Aspirin / citric acid / sodium bicarbonate with Valganciclovir?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Aspirin / citric acid / sodium bicarbonate and Valganciclovir have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. The aspirin component yields salicylate, which may compete with ganciclovir for renal tubular secretion. The effect is theoretical and probably small at usual doses.
How serious is the interaction between Aspirin / citric acid / sodium bicarbonate and Valganciclovir?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: No routine change is needed. Watch blood counts and renal function in patients with renal impairment or frequent use of the effervescent product.
What other medicines interact with Valganciclovir?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Valganciclovir with, for example, Didanosine, Ganciclovir, Liposomal doxorubicin. The full list is on the Valganciclovir page.
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