Riferimento farmaci
Probenecid
Probenecid is a medicine in the class genitourinary. It is used for gonorrhea.
- Classe del farmaco: Genitourinary
- Indicato per: gonorrhea
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In breve
- Classe del farmaco
- Genitourinary
- Interazioni note
- 161 (Controindicata: 2 · Maggiore: 6 · Moderata: 92 · Minore: 61)
Per cosa si usa
Come agisce
(Uricosuric) inhibits tubular reabsorption of urate; increasing uric acid excretion, Also inhibits tubular secretion of weak organic acids like PCNs & cephalosporins
Dose abituale nell'adulto (sintesi del foglio illustrativo)
Gout: 250 mg PO twice daily for 1 week; increase to 500 mg PO twice daily to 2 g/day maximum with dosage increases of 500 mg q4weeks
Gravidanza e allattamento
- Gravidanza
- Safe Crosses the placenta and appears in cord blood; no reports of fetal harm. US label: weigh benefit against possible hazards. It has long been used with penicillin or cephalosporins to treat infections in pregnancy. Acceptable when needed.
- Allattamento
- Safe Low milk levels at doses up to 2 g daily; not expected to affect the infant, especially after 2 months of age (LactMed). It may raise milk levels of drugs given with it (seen in animals). Acceptable while breastfeeding.
Effetti indesiderati segnalati
- Headache
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Loss of appetite
- GI upset
Controindicazioni
- Age <2 years
- Uric acid kidney stones, acute gouty arthritis
- Hypersensitivity
Chi deve prestare attenzione
- Use caution in patients with G6PD deficiency; may increase risk for hemolytic anemia
- Salicylates may reduce the therapeutic effects of probenecid (effect may be pronounced with high chronic doses
- May cause exacerbation of acute gouty attack; in such cases colchicine or other appropriate therapy is advisable
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Interazioni principali (161)
- Ketorolac + Probenecid Contraindicated
- Ketorolac intranasal + Probenecid Contraindicated
- Baricitinib + Probenecid Major
- Ceftazidime / avibactam + Probenecid Major
- Methotrexate + Probenecid Major
- Pralatrexate + Probenecid Major
- Probenecid + Roxadustat Major
- Probenecid + Valganciclovir Major
- Aceclofenac + Probenecid Moderate
- Acemetacin + Probenecid Moderate
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- Renal and hepatic dose adjustments
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- Food interactions
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Domande frequenti
What is Probenecid used for?
Probenecid is a medicine in the class genitourinary. It is used for Gonorrhea, Gout, Pelvic inflammatory disease, Prolong penicillin serum levels.
What side effects have been reported with Probenecid?
Headache, Vomiting, Nausea, Loss of appetite, GI upset.
Can Probenecid be taken in pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
Pregnancy: Safe. Crosses the placenta and appears in cord blood; no reports of fetal harm. US label: weigh benefit against possible hazards. It has long been used with penicillin or cephalosporins to treat infections in pregnancy. Acceptable when needed. Breastfeeding: Safe. Low milk levels at doses up to 2 g daily; not expected to affect the infant, especially after 2 months of age (LactMed). It may raise milk levels of drugs given with it (seen in animals). Acceptable while breastfeeding.
What does Probenecid interact with?
MediHelp lists 161 known interactions for Probenecid. Contraindicated: 2 · Major: 6 · Moderate: 92 · Minor: 61. The most serious include Ketorolac, Ketorolac intranasal, Baricitinib.
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