Drug interactions
Cefpodoxime + Dalteparin
Severity: Minor
Cefpodoxime and Dalteparin: minor interaction.
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Summary
No documented clinically meaningful interaction exists between cefpodoxime and dalteparin. Cefpodoxime has minimal effect on coagulation. The concern is theoretical.
What this interaction means in plain words
Cefpodoxime and Dalteparin have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Cefpodoxime belongs to Anti Bacterial; Dalteparin belongs to Cardiovascular.
Why it happens
No established mechanism; theoretical additive hemostatic effect only.
What to do
No adjustment is needed; monitor for bleeding as usual for dalteparin.
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 Cefpodoxime
- Aluminum hydroxide + Cefpodoxime Moderate
- Amikacin + Cefpodoxime Moderate
- Calcium carbonate + Cefpodoxime Moderate
- Calcium + Cefpodoxime Moderate
- Cefpodoxime + Cholera vaccine Moderate
- Cefpodoxime + Cimetidine Moderate
Other interactions of Dalteparin
- Dalteparin + Defibrotide Contraindicated
- Dalteparin + Ketorolac Contraindicated
- Dalteparin + Mifepristone Contraindicated
- Abciximab + Dalteparin Major
- Acalabrutinib + Dalteparin Major
- Aceclofenac + Dalteparin Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Cefpodoxime with Dalteparin?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Cefpodoxime and Dalteparin have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. No documented clinically meaningful interaction exists between cefpodoxime and dalteparin. Cefpodoxime has minimal effect on coagulation. The concern is theoretical.
How serious is the interaction between Cefpodoxime and Dalteparin?
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 adjustment is needed; monitor for bleeding as usual for dalteparin.
What other medicines interact with Cefpodoxime?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Cefpodoxime with, for example, Aluminum hydroxide, Amikacin, Calcium carbonate. The full list is on the Cefpodoxime page.
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