Drug interactions
Cefotaxime + Neomycin po
Severity: Minor
Cefotaxime and Neomycin po: minor interaction.
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Summary
Oral neomycin is poorly absorbed, so systemic toxicity is uncommon, but it can accumulate with renal impairment or damaged gut mucosa. Any additive nephrotoxicity with cefotaxime is likely small.
What this interaction means in plain words
Cefotaxime and Neomycin po 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 if neomycin is systemically absorbed.
What to do
Monitor renal function in patients with renal impairment or prolonged neomycin use. Limit duration of neomycin 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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Other interactions of Cefotaxime
- Cefotaxime + Typhoid vaccine live Major
- Amikacin + Cefotaxime Moderate
- Cefotaxime + Cholera vaccine Moderate
- Cefotaxime + Dexamethasone-tobramycin Moderate
- Cefotaxime + Gentamicin Moderate
- Cefotaxime + Kanamycin Moderate
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Cefotaxime with Neomycin po?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Cefotaxime and Neomycin po have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Oral neomycin is poorly absorbed, so systemic toxicity is uncommon, but it can accumulate with renal impairment or damaged gut mucosa. Any additive nephrotoxicity with cefotaxime is likely small.
How serious is the interaction between Cefotaxime and Neomycin po?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Monitor renal function in patients with renal impairment or prolonged neomycin use. Limit duration of neomycin therapy.
What other medicines interact with Cefotaxime?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Cefotaxime with, for example, Typhoid vaccine live, Amikacin, Cholera vaccine. The full list is on the Cefotaxime page.
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