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Cefadroxil + Eprosartan-hydrochlorothiazide

Severity: Minor

Cefadroxil and Eprosartan-hydrochlorothiazide: minor interaction.

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For healthcare professionals — reference only. This page is a brief summary, not medical advice and not a substitute for official labeling or clinical judgement. Always verify before prescribing or dispensing.

Summary

Cefadroxil is renally secreted and might compete with hydrochlorothiazide for tubular transport, slightly raising levels of either. The effect is small and rarely clinically relevant.

What this interaction means in plain words

Cefadroxil and Eprosartan-hydrochlorothiazide 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 belongs to Anti Bacterial; Eprosartan-hydrochlorothiazide belongs to Cardiovascular.

Evidence level: Low

Why it happens

Possible competition for renal organic anion tubular secretion.

What to do

No routine adjustment is needed; dose cefadroxil according to 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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Frequently asked questions

Can I take Cefadroxil with Eprosartan-hydrochlorothiazide?

MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Cefadroxil and Eprosartan-hydrochlorothiazide 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 is renally secreted and might compete with hydrochlorothiazide for tubular transport, slightly raising levels of either. The effect is small and rarely clinically relevant.

How serious is the interaction between Cefadroxil and Eprosartan-hydrochlorothiazide?

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 adjustment is needed; dose cefadroxil according to renal function.

What other medicines interact with Eprosartan-hydrochlorothiazide?

MediHelp also lists interactions of Eprosartan-hydrochlorothiazide with, for example, Aliskiren, Dofetilide, Sparsentan. The full list is on the Eprosartan-hydrochlorothiazide page.

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