Drug interactions
Cefadroxil + Nabumetone
Severity: Minor
Cefadroxil and Nabumetone: minor interaction.
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Summary
Cefadroxil is actively secreted by renal tubular anion transporters and may compete with nabumetone's acidic metabolite. Any increase in NSAID exposure is likely small and of limited clinical relevance.
What this interaction means in plain words
Cefadroxil and Nabumetone 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; Nabumetone belongs to Musculoskeletal.
Why it happens
Competition for renal organic anion transporters could slightly reduce NSAID elimination.
What to do
No specific action is needed. Be aware of 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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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Cefadroxil with Nabumetone?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Cefadroxil and Nabumetone 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 actively secreted by renal tubular anion transporters and may compete with nabumetone's acidic metabolite. Any increase in NSAID exposure is likely small and of limited clinical relevance.
How serious is the interaction between Cefadroxil and Nabumetone?
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 specific action is needed. Be aware of increased NSAID adverse effects in patients with renal impairment.
What other medicines interact with Nabumetone?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Nabumetone with, for example, Ketorolac intranasal, Ketorolac, Aceclofenac. The full list is on the Nabumetone page.
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