Drug interactions
Fludarabine + Tobramycin inhaled
Severity: Minor
Fludarabine and Tobramycin inhaled: minor interaction.
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Summary
Both agents can have renal or neurological toxic effects, and systemic aminoglycoside exposure after inhalation is generally low. Additive nephrotoxicity or ototoxicity is possible but unlikely at normal inhaled doses, especially with normal renal function.
What this interaction means in plain words
Fludarabine and Tobramycin inhaled 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
Potential additive nephrotoxicity and neurotoxicity, with limited systemic tobramycin exposure from inhalation.
What to do
Monitor serum creatinine, particularly in patients with renal impairment, and consider checking tobramycin levels if renal function declines.
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 Fludarabine with Tobramycin inhaled?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Fludarabine and Tobramycin inhaled 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 agents can have renal or neurological toxic effects, and systemic aminoglycoside exposure after inhalation is generally low. Additive nephrotoxicity or ototoxicity is possible but unlikely at normal inhaled doses, especially with normal renal function.
How serious is the interaction between Fludarabine and Tobramycin inhaled?
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, particularly in patients with renal impairment, and consider checking tobramycin levels if renal function declines.
What other medicines interact with Fludarabine?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Fludarabine with, for example, Adenovirus types 4 and 7 live, Pentostatin, Belatacept. The full list is on the Fludarabine page.
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