Drug interactions
Candesartan-hydrochlorothiazide + Cefadroxil
Severity: Minor
Candesartan-hydrochlorothiazide and Cefadroxil: minor interaction.
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Summary
Cefadroxil and hydrochlorothiazide are both renally secreted and might compete for tubular transport. Any rise in drug levels is small and rarely clinically meaningful.
What this interaction means in plain words
Candesartan-hydrochlorothiazide and Cefadroxil have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Candesartan-hydrochlorothiazide belongs to Cardiovascular; Cefadroxil belongs to Anti Bacterial.
Why it happens
Possible competition for renal tubular organic anion secretion.
What to do
No change is usually needed. Adjust cefadroxil dose in patients with reduced renal function.
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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Other interactions of Candesartan-hydrochlorothiazide
- Aliskiren + Candesartan-hydrochlorothiazide Contraindicated
- Candesartan-hydrochlorothiazide + Dofetilide Contraindicated
- Candesartan-hydrochlorothiazide + Sparsentan Contraindicated
- Acemetacin + Candesartan-hydrochlorothiazide Major
- Amifostine + Candesartan-hydrochlorothiazide Major
- Amiloride + Candesartan-hydrochlorothiazide Major
Other interactions of Cefadroxil
- Amikacin + Cefadroxil Moderate
- Avelumab + Cefadroxil Moderate
- Balstilimab + Cefadroxil Moderate
- Bcg vaccine live + Cefadroxil Moderate
- Cefadroxil + Cholera vaccine Moderate
- Cefadroxil + Gentamicin Moderate
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Candesartan-hydrochlorothiazide with Cefadroxil?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Candesartan-hydrochlorothiazide and Cefadroxil have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Cefadroxil and hydrochlorothiazide are both renally secreted and might compete for tubular transport. Any rise in drug levels is small and rarely clinically meaningful.
How serious is the interaction between Candesartan-hydrochlorothiazide and Cefadroxil?
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 change is usually needed. Adjust cefadroxil dose in patients with reduced renal function.
What other medicines interact with Candesartan-hydrochlorothiazide?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Candesartan-hydrochlorothiazide with, for example, Aliskiren, Dofetilide, Sparsentan. The full list is on the Candesartan-hydrochlorothiazide page.
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