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Amikacin + Cefotetan

Gravité: Modérée

Amikacin and Cefotetan: moderate interaction.

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Résumé

Concurrent use of an aminoglycoside and a cephalosporin has been associated with greater nephrotoxicity in some reports. The risk is mostly in patients with existing renal impairment, dehydration or prolonged therapy.

Ce que signifie cette interaction, en termes simples

Amikacin and Cefotetan can affect each other. The combination is often manageable, but it may need a change of dose, a change of timing, or extra checks while both are taken.

Amikacin belongs to Anti Bacterial; Cefotetan belongs to Anti Bacterial.

Niveau de preuve: Low

Pourquoi elle survient

Possible additive renal tubular toxicity.

Conduite à tenir

Monitor serum creatinine during therapy and measure amikacin levels. Adjust doses for renal function and maintain hydration.

Questions à poser à votre pharmacien

  • Should I take them at different times of day?
  • Does the dose of either medicine need to change?
  • Is there anything I should avoid, such as alcohol or certain foods, while on both?

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Questions fréquentes

Can I take Amikacin with Cefotetan?

MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Amikacin and Cefotetan can affect each other. The combination is often manageable, but it may need a change of dose, a change of timing, or extra checks while both are taken. Concurrent use of an aminoglycoside and a cephalosporin has been associated with greater nephrotoxicity in some reports. The risk is mostly in patients with existing renal impairment, dehydration or prolonged therapy.

How serious is the interaction between Amikacin and Cefotetan?

MediHelp rates it moderate, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Monitor serum creatinine during therapy and measure amikacin levels. Adjust doses for renal function and maintain hydration.

What other medicines interact with Amikacin?

MediHelp also lists interactions of Amikacin with, for example, Cidofovir, Adefovir, Amphotericin b. The full list is on the Amikacin page.

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