Drug interactions
Cefpirome + Valganciclovir
Severity: Minor
Cefpirome and Valganciclovir: minor interaction.
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For healthcare professionals — reference only. This page is a brief summary, not medical advice and not a substitute for official labeling or clinical judgement. Always verify before prescribing or dispensing.
Summary
Cefpirome is renally cleared and may theoretically compete with ganciclovir for tubular secretion. No clinically significant effect has been established.
What this interaction means in plain words
Cefpirome and Valganciclovir 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; Valganciclovir belongs to Anti Virals.
Why it happens
Theoretical competition for renal tubular anionic secretion.
What to do
No routine change is needed; monitor renal function and blood counts in patients with renal impairment and dose both drugs by creatinine clearance.
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 Valganciclovir
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 Valganciclovir?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Cefpirome and Valganciclovir 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 is renally cleared and may theoretically compete with ganciclovir for tubular secretion. No clinically significant effect has been established.
How serious is the interaction between Cefpirome and Valganciclovir?
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 routine change is needed; monitor renal function and blood counts in patients with renal impairment and dose both drugs by creatinine clearance.
What other medicines interact with Valganciclovir?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Valganciclovir with, for example, Didanosine, Ganciclovir, Liposomal doxorubicin. The full list is on the Valganciclovir page.
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