Drug interactions
Ganciclovir + Meclofenamate
Severity: Minor
Ganciclovir and Meclofenamate: minor interaction.
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Summary
Meclofenamate is an acidic NSAID that may compete with ganciclovir for tubular secretion and can impair renal function. This could modestly increase ganciclovir exposure.
What this interaction means in plain words
Ganciclovir and Meclofenamate 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
Possible competition for renal tubular secretion and NSAID-related reduction in renal perfusion.
What to do
Monitor serum creatinine and blood counts, and adjust ganciclovir dose 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 Ganciclovir with Meclofenamate?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Ganciclovir and Meclofenamate have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Meclofenamate is an acidic NSAID that may compete with ganciclovir for tubular secretion and can impair renal function. This could modestly increase ganciclovir exposure.
How serious is the interaction between Ganciclovir and Meclofenamate?
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 blood counts, and adjust ganciclovir dose if renal function declines.
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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