Drug interactions
Nabumetone + Valganciclovir
Severity: Minor
Nabumetone and Valganciclovir: minor interaction.
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Summary
NSAIDs may compete with ganciclovir (the active form of valganciclovir) for renal tubular secretion and can reduce renal function, possibly raising ganciclovir exposure. The significance is uncertain but ganciclovir toxicity is dose-related.
What this interaction means in plain words
Nabumetone and Valganciclovir have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Nabumetone belongs to Musculoskeletal; Valganciclovir belongs to Anti Virals.
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, and adjust valganciclovir dosing 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 Nabumetone with Valganciclovir?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Nabumetone and Valganciclovir 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 (the active form of valganciclovir) for renal tubular secretion and can reduce renal function, possibly raising ganciclovir exposure. The significance is uncertain but ganciclovir toxicity is dose-related.
How serious is the interaction between Nabumetone and Valganciclovir?
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, and adjust valganciclovir dosing 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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