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Argatroban + Cefotetan

Gravidade: Moderada

Argatroban and Cefotetan: moderate interaction.

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Resumo

Cefotetan has an N-methylthiotetrazole side chain that can cause hypoprothrombinemia and bleeding, which may add to the anticoagulant effect of argatroban. The risk is greater in patients who are debilitated, poorly nourished, or have renal impairment.

O que esta interação significa em palavras simples

Argatroban 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.

Argatroban belongs to Cardiovascular; Cefotetan belongs to Anti Bacterial.

Nível de evidência: Low

Por que acontece

Additive pharmacodynamic effect: the N-methylthiotetrazole group inhibits vitamin K epoxide reductase, reducing clotting factor synthesis.

O que fazer

Monitor aPTT, PT/INR and for bleeding. Consider a cephalosporin without this side chain, or give vitamin K if coagulopathy develops.

O que perguntar ao farmacêutico

  • 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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Perguntas frequentes

Can I take Argatroban with Cefotetan?

MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Argatroban 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. Cefotetan has an N-methylthiotetrazole side chain that can cause hypoprothrombinemia and bleeding, which may add to the anticoagulant effect of argatroban. The risk is greater in patients who are debilitated, poorly nourished, or have renal impairment.

How serious is the interaction between Argatroban 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 aPTT, PT/INR and for bleeding. Consider a cephalosporin without this side chain, or give vitamin K if coagulopathy develops.

What other medicines interact with Argatroban?

MediHelp also lists interactions of Argatroban with, for example, Defibrotide, Ketorolac, Mifepristone. The full list is on the Argatroban page.

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