Drug interactions
Cefuroxime + Fondaparinux
Severity: Minor
Cefuroxime and Fondaparinux: minor interaction.
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Summary
No documented clinically relevant interaction exists between cefuroxime and fondaparinux. Cefuroxime has little effect on coagulation. The concern is theoretical.
What this interaction means in plain words
Cefuroxime and Fondaparinux have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Cefuroxime belongs to Anti Bacterial; Fondaparinux belongs to Cardiovascular.
Why it happens
No established mechanism; theoretical additive effect on hemostasis only.
What to do
Continue both as indicated; monitor for bleeding and renal function, which governs fondaparinux exposure.
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 Cefuroxime
- Aluminum hydroxide + Cefuroxime Moderate
- Amikacin + Cefuroxime Moderate
- Bcg vaccine live + Cefuroxime Moderate
- Calcium carbonate + Cefuroxime Moderate
- Calcium + Cefuroxime Moderate
- Cefuroxime + Cholera vaccine Moderate
Other interactions of Fondaparinux
- Defibrotide + Fondaparinux Contraindicated
- Fondaparinux + Ketorolac Contraindicated
- Abciximab + Fondaparinux Major
- Aceclofenac + Fondaparinux Major
- Acetylsalicylic acid + Fondaparinux Major
- Alteplase + Fondaparinux Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Cefuroxime with Fondaparinux?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Cefuroxime and Fondaparinux 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 relevant interaction exists between cefuroxime and fondaparinux. Cefuroxime has little effect on coagulation. The concern is theoretical.
How serious is the interaction between Cefuroxime and Fondaparinux?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Continue both as indicated; monitor for bleeding and renal function, which governs fondaparinux exposure.
What other medicines interact with Cefuroxime?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Cefuroxime with, for example, Aluminum hydroxide, Amikacin, Bcg vaccine live. The full list is on the Cefuroxime page.
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