Drug interactions
Cefadroxil + Meloxicam
Severity: Minor
Cefadroxil and Meloxicam: minor interaction.
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Summary
Both are organic anions that may compete for renal tubular secretion, but meloxicam is predominantly cleared by hepatic metabolism, so any increase in exposure is expected to be negligible.
What this interaction means in plain words
Cefadroxil and Meloxicam 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; Meloxicam belongs to Musculoskeletal.
Why it happens
Theoretical competition for renal organic anion transport; meloxicam elimination is mainly metabolic.
What to do
No action is needed beyond routine monitoring of renal function in at-risk patients.
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 Meloxicam?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Cefadroxil and Meloxicam have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Both are organic anions that may compete for renal tubular secretion, but meloxicam is predominantly cleared by hepatic metabolism, so any increase in exposure is expected to be negligible.
How serious is the interaction between Cefadroxil and Meloxicam?
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 action is needed beyond routine monitoring of renal function in at-risk patients.
What other medicines interact with Meloxicam?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Meloxicam with, for example, Ketorolac intranasal, Ketorolac, Aceclofenac. The full list is on the Meloxicam page.
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