Drug interactions
Cefpodoxime + Furosemide
Severity: Minor
Cefpodoxime and Furosemide: minor interaction.
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Summary
Loop diuretics have been reported to add to the renal burden of some cephalosporins, particularly in volume-depleted or already compromised patients. With cefpodoxime the risk is small and clinically significant kidney injury is uncommon.
What this interaction means in plain words
Cefpodoxime and Furosemide 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; Furosemide belongs to Cardiovascular.
Why it happens
Possible additive renal effects through diuretic-induced volume depletion; a direct synergistic nephrotoxic mechanism is not well established.
What to do
No routine change is needed; monitor serum creatinine and hydration status in patients with renal impairment or high-dose diuretic 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 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 Furosemide
- Amifostine + Furosemide Major
- Amikacin + Furosemide Major
- Carbenoxolone + Furosemide Major
- Cephaloridine + Furosemide Major
- Cisplatin + Furosemide Major
- Digoxin + Furosemide Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Cefpodoxime with Furosemide?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Cefpodoxime and Furosemide have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Loop diuretics have been reported to add to the renal burden of some cephalosporins, particularly in volume-depleted or already compromised patients. With cefpodoxime the risk is small and clinically significant kidney injury is uncommon.
How serious is the interaction between Cefpodoxime and Furosemide?
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 serum creatinine and hydration status in patients with renal impairment or high-dose diuretic therapy.
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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