Drug interactions
Ribavirin + Tobramycin inhaled
Severity: Minor
Ribavirin and Tobramycin inhaled: minor interaction.
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Summary
Inhaled tobramycin has low systemic absorption, so aminoglycoside toxicity is uncommon, while ribavirin is not typically nephrotoxic. There is no well-established additive nephrotoxic or ototoxic interaction between these two drugs.
What this interaction means in plain words
Ribavirin and Tobramycin inhaled 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; any additive toxicity would depend on limited systemic tobramycin exposure.
What to do
No specific action is required; monitor renal function in patients with renal impairment or prolonged therapy.
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 Ribavirin with Tobramycin inhaled?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Ribavirin and Tobramycin inhaled have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Inhaled tobramycin has low systemic absorption, so aminoglycoside toxicity is uncommon, while ribavirin is not typically nephrotoxic. There is no well-established additive nephrotoxic or ototoxic interaction between these two drugs.
How serious is the interaction between Ribavirin and Tobramycin inhaled?
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 specific action is required; monitor renal function in patients with renal impairment or prolonged therapy.
What other medicines interact with Ribavirin?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Ribavirin with, for example, Didanosine, Stavudine, Zidovudine. The full list is on the Ribavirin page.
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