Drug interactions
Etodolac + Ganciclovir
Severity: Minor
Etodolac and Ganciclovir: minor interaction.
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Summary
Both are renally eliminated by tubular secretion, so etodolac could modestly increase ganciclovir exposure. NSAID effects on renal function may also reduce ganciclovir clearance, which can worsen hematological toxicity.
What this interaction means in plain words
Etodolac 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.
Etodolac belongs to Musculoskeletal; Ganciclovir belongs to Anti Virals.
Why it happens
Possible competition for renal tubular secretion and NSAID-related reduction in renal function.
What to do
Monitor renal function and blood counts during combined therapy and adjust ganciclovir dose to creatinine clearance.
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 Etodolac
- Etodolac + Ketorolac Contraindicated
- Etodolac + Ketorolac intranasal Contraindicated
- Aceclofenac + Etodolac Major
- Acemetacin + Etodolac Major
- Acetylsalicylic acid + Etodolac Major
- Alteplase + Etodolac Major
Other interactions of Ganciclovir
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Etodolac with Ganciclovir?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Etodolac 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. Both are renally eliminated by tubular secretion, so etodolac could modestly increase ganciclovir exposure. NSAID effects on renal function may also reduce ganciclovir clearance, which can worsen hematological toxicity.
How serious is the interaction between Etodolac 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 renal function and blood counts during combined therapy and adjust ganciclovir dose to creatinine clearance.
What other medicines interact with Etodolac?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Etodolac with, for example, Ketorolac, Ketorolac intranasal, Aceclofenac. The full list is on the Etodolac page.
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