Drug interactions
Cefpirome + Etodolac
Severity: Minor
Cefpirome and Etodolac: minor interaction.
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Summary
Both are eliminated partly through renal tubular secretion, so there could be slight competition. No meaningful clinical effect is expected in most patients.
What this interaction means in plain words
Cefpirome and Etodolac have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Cefpirome belongs to Anti Bacterial; Etodolac belongs to Musculoskeletal.
Why it happens
Theoretical competition for renal organic anion tubular secretion.
What to do
No specific action is required; consider renal function monitoring in patients with kidney disease.
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 Etodolac
- Etodolac + Ketorolac Contraindicated
- Etodolac + Ketorolac intranasal Contraindicated
- Aceclofenac + Etodolac Major
- Acemetacin + Etodolac Major
- Acetylsalicylic acid + Etodolac Major
- Alteplase + Etodolac Major
Other interactions of Cefpirome
- Amikacin + Cefpirome Moderate
- Bupropion-naltrexone + Cefpirome Moderate
- Bupropion + Cefpirome Moderate
- Cefpirome + Dexamethasone-tobramycin Moderate
- Cefpirome + Gentamicin Moderate
- Cefpirome + Streptomycin Moderate
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Cefpirome with Etodolac?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Cefpirome and Etodolac have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Both are eliminated partly through renal tubular secretion, so there could be slight competition. No meaningful clinical effect is expected in most patients.
How serious is the interaction between Cefpirome and Etodolac?
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 action is required; consider renal function monitoring in patients with kidney disease.
What other medicines interact with Etodolac?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Etodolac with, for example, Ketorolac, Ketorolac intranasal, Aceclofenac. The full list is on the Etodolac page.
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