Drug interactions
Ceftazidime / avibactam + Gentamicin
Severity: Minor
Ceftazidime / avibactam and Gentamicin: 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
There is no well-established synergistic nephrotoxicity between ceftazidime and gentamicin, though both are renally cleared and accumulation can occur in renal impairment. Gentamicin remains the main contributor to renal and ototoxic risk.
What this interaction means in plain words
Ceftazidime / avibactam and Gentamicin 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 renal stress; no established direct toxic mechanism.
What to do
Monitor serum creatinine and gentamicin levels, and adjust doses for renal function.
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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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Ceftazidime / avibactam with Gentamicin?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Ceftazidime / avibactam and Gentamicin have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. There is no well-established synergistic nephrotoxicity between ceftazidime and gentamicin, though both are renally cleared and accumulation can occur in renal impairment. Gentamicin remains the main contributor to renal and ototoxic risk.
How serious is the interaction between Ceftazidime / avibactam and Gentamicin?
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 serum creatinine and gentamicin levels, and adjust doses for renal function.
What other medicines interact with Gentamicin?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Gentamicin with, for example, Cidofovir, Adefovir, Amikacin. The full list is on the Gentamicin page.
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