Drug interactions
Neomycin po + Nicardipine
Severity: Minor
Neomycin po and Nicardipine: minor interaction.
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Summary
Oral neomycin is poorly absorbed, and there is no established clinically relevant interaction with nicardipine. Any theoretical P-glycoprotein effect on neomycin would mainly concern intestinal handling and is unlikely to matter.
What this interaction means in plain words
Neomycin po and Nicardipine 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
No established mechanism; theoretical P-glycoprotein inhibition has no known clinical importance.
What to do
No action is required beyond routine monitoring.
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 Neomycin po with Nicardipine?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Neomycin po and Nicardipine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Oral neomycin is poorly absorbed, and there is no established clinically relevant interaction with nicardipine. Any theoretical P-glycoprotein effect on neomycin would mainly concern intestinal handling and is unlikely to matter.
How serious is the interaction between Neomycin po and Nicardipine?
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 action is required beyond routine monitoring.
What other medicines interact with Nicardipine?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Nicardipine with, for example, Amifostine, Amlodipine-olmesartan-hydrochlorothiazide, Betrixaban. The full list is on the Nicardipine page.
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