Drug interactions
Ganciclovir + Naproxen
Severity: Minor
Ganciclovir and Naproxen: minor interaction.
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Summary
Both drugs undergo renal tubular secretion, so naproxen could modestly reduce ganciclovir clearance. NSAIDs may also compound renal stress in patients receiving ganciclovir, and seizures have been reported with other combinations of NSAIDs and ganciclovir-type drugs.
What this interaction means in plain words
Ganciclovir and Naproxen 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; Naproxen belongs to Musculoskeletal.
Why it happens
Possible competition for renal tubular anion secretion, reducing ganciclovir clearance.
What to do
No routine change is required. Monitor renal function and blood counts in patients on ganciclovir with other renally active drugs.
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 Naproxen?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Ganciclovir and Naproxen 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 drugs undergo renal tubular secretion, so naproxen could modestly reduce ganciclovir clearance. NSAIDs may also compound renal stress in patients receiving ganciclovir, and seizures have been reported with other combinations of NSAIDs and ganciclovir-type drugs.
How serious is the interaction between Ganciclovir and Naproxen?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: No routine change is required. Monitor renal function and blood counts in patients on ganciclovir with other renally active drugs.
What other medicines interact with Naproxen?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Naproxen with, for example, Ketorolac intranasal, Ketorolac, Aceclofenac. The full list is on the Naproxen page.
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