Drug interactions
Ganciclovir + Piroxicam
Severity: Minor
Ganciclovir and Piroxicam: minor interaction.
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Summary
Both drugs are eliminated by the kidney and NSAIDs can reduce renal function, so ganciclovir exposure may rise. Higher ganciclovir levels increase the risk of hematologic and other toxicities.
What this interaction means in plain words
Ganciclovir and Piroxicam 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; Piroxicam belongs to Musculoskeletal.
Why it happens
NSAID-related reduction in renal perfusion and possible competition for tubular secretion decrease ganciclovir clearance.
What to do
Monitor renal function and blood counts during combined therapy. Adjust ganciclovir dose to creatinine clearance 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 Piroxicam?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Ganciclovir and Piroxicam 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 are eliminated by the kidney and NSAIDs can reduce renal function, so ganciclovir exposure may rise. Higher ganciclovir levels increase the risk of hematologic and other toxicities.
How serious is the interaction between Ganciclovir and Piroxicam?
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. Adjust ganciclovir dose to creatinine clearance if renal function declines.
What other medicines interact with Piroxicam?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Piroxicam with, for example, Ketorolac intranasal, Ketorolac, Aceclofenac. The full list is on the Piroxicam page.
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