Drug interactions
Piperacillin + Streptomycin
Severity: Minor
Piperacillin and Streptomycin: minor interaction.
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Summary
Piperacillin and streptomycin are often combined for synergistic antibacterial activity, and this can be therapeutically useful. In patients with renal impairment, however, high-dose piperacillin can alter aminoglycoside exposure. Aminoglycoside-related nephrotoxicity and ototoxicity remain the main concerns.
What this interaction means in plain words
Piperacillin and Streptomycin have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Piperacillin belongs to Anti Bacterial; Streptomycin belongs to Anti Bacterial.
Why it happens
Beta-lactam cell wall damage increases aminoglycoside uptake into bacteria, giving synergistic killing.
What to do
Give the two drugs at separate sites or times and do not mix them in the same infusion. Monitor renal function and streptomycin levels, particularly in renal impairment.
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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- Piperacillin + Vancomycin Major
- Acetylsalicylic acid + Piperacillin Moderate
- Amikacin + Piperacillin Moderate
- Antithrombin alfa + Piperacillin Moderate
- Antithrombin iii + Piperacillin Moderate
- Argatroban + Piperacillin Moderate
Other interactions of Streptomycin
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Piperacillin with Streptomycin?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Piperacillin and Streptomycin have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Piperacillin and streptomycin are often combined for synergistic antibacterial activity, and this can be therapeutically useful. In patients with renal impairment, however, high-dose piperacillin can alter aminoglycoside exposure. Aminoglycoside-related nephrotoxicity and ototoxicity remain the main concerns.
How serious is the interaction between Piperacillin and Streptomycin?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Give the two drugs at separate sites or times and do not mix them in the same infusion. Monitor renal function and streptomycin levels, particularly in renal impairment.
What other medicines interact with Piperacillin?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Piperacillin with, for example, Vancomycin, Acetylsalicylic acid, Amikacin. The full list is on the Piperacillin page.
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