Drug interactions
Ceftizoxime + Dexamethasone-tobramycin
Severity: Minor
Ceftizoxime and Dexamethasone-tobramycin: minor interaction.
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Summary
Cephalosporins used with aminoglycosides have been associated with additive kidney injury in some reports. Risk is low with ophthalmic tobramycin.
What this interaction means in plain words
Ceftizoxime and Dexamethasone-tobramycin 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 nephrotoxicity.
What to do
No change for topical use; monitor renal function if systemic tobramycin is given.
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 Ceftizoxime with Dexamethasone-tobramycin?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Ceftizoxime and Dexamethasone-tobramycin have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Cephalosporins used with aminoglycosides have been associated with additive kidney injury in some reports. Risk is low with ophthalmic tobramycin.
How serious is the interaction between Ceftizoxime and Dexamethasone-tobramycin?
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 change for topical use; monitor renal function if systemic tobramycin is given.
What other medicines interact with Dexamethasone-tobramycin?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Dexamethasone-tobramycin with, for example, Capreomycin, Carboplatin, Ciprofloxacin. The full list is on the Dexamethasone-tobramycin page.
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