Drug interactions
Cefadroxil + Oxaprozin
Severity: Minor
Cefadroxil and Oxaprozin: minor interaction.
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Summary
Cefadroxil and NSAIDs are both renally secreted organic acids, so competition may slightly increase NSAID exposure. Clinical relevance is expected to be small.
What this interaction means in plain words
Cefadroxil and Oxaprozin 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; Oxaprozin belongs to Musculoskeletal.
Why it happens
Competition for organic anion transporter-mediated tubular secretion.
What to do
No routine action is required. Be aware of NSAID adverse effects 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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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Cefadroxil with Oxaprozin?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Cefadroxil and Oxaprozin 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 NSAIDs are both renally secreted organic acids, so competition may slightly increase NSAID exposure. Clinical relevance is expected to be small.
How serious is the interaction between Cefadroxil and Oxaprozin?
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 required. Be aware of NSAID adverse effects in patients with reduced renal function.
What other medicines interact with Oxaprozin?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Oxaprozin with, for example, Ketorolac intranasal, Ketorolac, Aceclofenac. The full list is on the Oxaprozin page.
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