Drug interactions
Cefepime / enmetazobactam + Dexamethasone-tobramycin
Severity: Minor
Cefepime / enmetazobactam and Dexamethasone-tobramycin: minor interaction.
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Summary
Cephalosporins given with aminoglycosides have been associated with additive kidney injury in some reports. With ophthalmic tobramycin, systemic exposure is minimal and the risk is low. It matters more when systemic aminoglycosides are used.
What this interaction means in plain words
Cefepime / enmetazobactam and Dexamethasone-tobramycin 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 additive nephrotoxicity; not firmly established for modern cephalosporins.
What to do
No change for topical use; monitor renal function if systemic aminoglycoside therapy is given.
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 Cefepime / enmetazobactam with Dexamethasone-tobramycin?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Cefepime / enmetazobactam and Dexamethasone-tobramycin have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Cephalosporins given with aminoglycosides have been associated with additive kidney injury in some reports. With ophthalmic tobramycin, systemic exposure is minimal and the risk is low. It matters more when systemic aminoglycosides are used.
How serious is the interaction between Cefepime / enmetazobactam and Dexamethasone-tobramycin?
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 change for topical use; monitor renal function if systemic aminoglycoside therapy is given.
What other medicines interact with Dexamethasone-tobramycin?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Dexamethasone-tobramycin with, for example, Capreomycin, Carboplatin, Ciprofloxacin. The full list is on the Dexamethasone-tobramycin page.
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