Drug interactions
Ganciclovir + Nabumetone
Severity: Minor
Ganciclovir and Nabumetone: minor interaction.
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Summary
NSAIDs may compete with ganciclovir for renal tubular secretion and can reduce renal function, which could increase ganciclovir exposure. The clinical significance is uncertain but ganciclovir toxicity (myelosuppression) is dose-related.
What this interaction means in plain words
Ganciclovir and Nabumetone have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Ganciclovir belongs to Anti Virals; Nabumetone belongs to Musculoskeletal.
Why it happens
Possible competition for renal tubular anionic secretion and NSAID-related reduction in renal perfusion.
What to do
Monitor renal function and blood counts, especially in patients with renal impairment, and adjust the 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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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Ganciclovir with Nabumetone?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Ganciclovir and Nabumetone have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. NSAIDs may compete with ganciclovir for renal tubular secretion and can reduce renal function, which could increase ganciclovir exposure. The clinical significance is uncertain but ganciclovir toxicity (myelosuppression) is dose-related.
How serious is the interaction between Ganciclovir and Nabumetone?
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, especially in patients with renal impairment, and adjust the ganciclovir dose to creatinine clearance.
What other medicines interact with Nabumetone?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Nabumetone with, for example, Ketorolac intranasal, Ketorolac, Aceclofenac. The full list is on the Nabumetone page.
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