Drug interactions
Cefamandole + Ganciclovir
Severity: Minor
Cefamandole and Ganciclovir: minor interaction.
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Summary
Cefamandole is renally secreted as an organic anion and could compete with ganciclovir for tubular transport. The effect on ganciclovir exposure is expected to be small and its clinical importance is unclear.
What this interaction means in plain words
Cefamandole and Ganciclovir have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Why it happens
Possible competition for renal tubular secretion via organic anion transporters.
What to do
No specific adjustment is required; monitor renal function and blood counts during therapy.
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 Cefamandole with Ganciclovir?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Cefamandole and Ganciclovir have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Cefamandole is renally secreted as an organic anion and could compete with ganciclovir for tubular transport. The effect on ganciclovir exposure is expected to be small and its clinical importance is unclear.
How serious is the interaction between Cefamandole and Ganciclovir?
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 adjustment is required; monitor renal function and blood counts during therapy.
What other medicines interact with Ganciclovir?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Ganciclovir with, for example, Bacitracin, Cilastatin-imipenem, Didanosine. The full list is on the Ganciclovir page.
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