Drug interactions
Cefiderocol + Dexamethasone-tobramycin
Severity: Minor
Cefiderocol and Dexamethasone-tobramycin: minor interaction.
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Summary
Cephalosporins may add to aminoglycoside nephrotoxicity in some reports. The ophthalmic tobramycin component gives minimal systemic exposure, so the practical risk is low.
What this interaction means in plain words
Cefiderocol 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.
Cefiderocol belongs to Anti Bacterial; Dexamethasone-tobramycin belongs to Anti Bacterial.
Why it happens
Possible additive renal tubular toxicity; not well established.
What to do
No action for topical use; monitor serum creatinine if systemic aminoglycosides are used.
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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Other interactions of Dexamethasone-tobramycin
Other interactions of Cefiderocol
- Amikacin + Cefiderocol Moderate
- Cefiderocol + Streptomycin Moderate
- Cefiderocol + Warfarin Moderate
- Cefiderocol + Gentamicin Minor
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Cefiderocol with Dexamethasone-tobramycin?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Cefiderocol 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 may add to aminoglycoside nephrotoxicity in some reports. The ophthalmic tobramycin component gives minimal systemic exposure, so the practical risk is low.
How serious is the interaction between Cefiderocol 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 action for topical use; monitor serum creatinine if systemic aminoglycosides are used.
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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