Drug interactions
Chlorothiazide + Ganciclovir
Severity: Minor
Chlorothiazide and Ganciclovir: minor interaction.
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Summary
Chlorothiazide may compete with ganciclovir for renal tubular secretion, and diuretic-related volume depletion can lower renal clearance. Any increase in ganciclovir exposure is expected to be small.
What this interaction means in plain words
Chlorothiazide and Ganciclovir have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Chlorothiazide belongs to Cardiovascular; Ganciclovir belongs to Anti Virals.
Why it happens
Possible competition for renal tubular secretion; volume depletion may reduce clearance.
What to do
Monitor serum creatinine and hydration status, adjust ganciclovir dose to renal function, and watch blood counts.
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 Ganciclovir
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Chlorothiazide with Ganciclovir?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Chlorothiazide and Ganciclovir have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Chlorothiazide may compete with ganciclovir for renal tubular secretion, and diuretic-related volume depletion can lower renal clearance. Any increase in ganciclovir exposure is expected to be small.
How serious is the interaction between Chlorothiazide and Ganciclovir?
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 hydration status, adjust ganciclovir dose to renal function, and watch blood counts.
What other medicines interact with Ganciclovir?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Ganciclovir with, for example, Bacitracin, Cilastatin-imipenem, Didanosine. The full list is on the Ganciclovir page.
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