Drug interactions
Cefadroxil + Fenoprofen
Severity: Minor
Cefadroxil and Fenoprofen: minor interaction.
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Summary
Cefadroxil may modestly raise fenoprofen concentrations through competition for renal elimination. Clinical significance is expected to be small in patients with normal renal function.
What this interaction means in plain words
Cefadroxil and Fenoprofen 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; Fenoprofen belongs to Musculoskeletal.
Why it happens
Competition for renal tubular secretion via organic anion transporters.
What to do
No routine action is needed. Watch for increased NSAID adverse effects in patients with renal impairment.
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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- Alteplase + Fenoprofen Major
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Cefadroxil with Fenoprofen?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Cefadroxil and Fenoprofen 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 may modestly raise fenoprofen concentrations through competition for renal elimination. Clinical significance is expected to be small in patients with normal renal function.
How serious is the interaction between Cefadroxil and Fenoprofen?
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 action is needed. Watch for increased NSAID adverse effects in patients with renal impairment.
What other medicines interact with Fenoprofen?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Fenoprofen with, for example, Ketorolac, Ketorolac intranasal, Aceclofenac. The full list is on the Fenoprofen page.
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