Interactions médicamenteuses
Cilastatin-imipenem + Valacyclovir
Gravité: Modérée
Cilastatin-imipenem and Valacyclovir: moderate interaction.
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Résumé
Seizures have been reported when ganciclovir is combined with imipenem-cilastatin, and valacyclovir's active metabolite acyclovir may carry a similar though less documented concern. Both drug classes can lower seizure threshold, especially in renal impairment.
Ce que signifie cette interaction, en termes simples
Cilastatin-imipenem and Valacyclovir 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.
Cilastatin-imipenem belongs to Anti Bacterial; Valacyclovir belongs to Anti Virals.
Pourquoi elle survient
The mechanism is not established and is likely additive lowering of seizure threshold.
Conduite à tenir
Dose-adjust both drugs for renal function and monitor for confusion, myoclonus or seizures. Consider alternatives in patients with a seizure history.
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 Cilastatin-imipenem with Valacyclovir?
MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Cilastatin-imipenem and Valacyclovir 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. Seizures have been reported when ganciclovir is combined with imipenem-cilastatin, and valacyclovir's active metabolite acyclovir may carry a similar though less documented concern. Both drug classes can lower seizure threshold, especially in renal impairment.
How serious is the interaction between Cilastatin-imipenem and Valacyclovir?
MediHelp rates it moderate, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Dose-adjust both drugs for renal function and monitor for confusion, myoclonus or seizures. Consider alternatives in patients with a seizure history.
What other medicines interact with Cilastatin-imipenem?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Cilastatin-imipenem with, for example, Divalproex, Ganciclovir, Valproic acid. The full list is on the Cilastatin-imipenem page.
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