Drug interactions
Ceftobiprole medocaril + Fluvastatin
Severity: Minor
Ceftobiprole medocaril and Fluvastatin: minor interaction.
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Summary
Ceftobiprole inhibits hepatic uptake transporters and may raise fluvastatin levels. Fluvastatin is mainly cleared by CYP2C9, so the effect is probably small.
What this interaction means in plain words
Ceftobiprole medocaril and Fluvastatin 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
Inhibition of OATP1B1/1B3 may slightly reduce hepatic uptake of fluvastatin.
What to do
No routine adjustment is needed; advise the patient to report muscle symptoms.
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 Ceftobiprole medocaril with Fluvastatin?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Ceftobiprole medocaril and Fluvastatin have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Ceftobiprole inhibits hepatic uptake transporters and may raise fluvastatin levels. Fluvastatin is mainly cleared by CYP2C9, so the effect is probably small.
How serious is the interaction between Ceftobiprole medocaril and Fluvastatin?
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 adjustment is needed; advise the patient to report muscle symptoms.
What other medicines interact with Fluvastatin?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Fluvastatin with, for example, Cyclosporin, Gemfibrozil, Letermovir. The full list is on the Fluvastatin page.
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