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Drug Interactions between Foscavir and kanamycin

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foscarnet kanamycin

Applies to: Foscavir (foscarnet) and kanamycin

Using foscarnet together with kanamycin can cause serious side effects to your kidneys. Using these drugs together can also increase your risks of seizures and an irregular heart rhythm that may be serious and potentially life-threatening, although it is a relatively rare side effect. Call your doctor immediately if you experience nausea, swelling, sudden weight gain or weight loss, severe pain in your upper stomach spreading to your back, seizures, pounding heart beats, dizziness or chest pain. If your doctor prescribes these medications together, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely use both medications. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.

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Drug and food interactions

No alcohol/food interactions were found. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

Therapeutic duplication warnings

No warnings were found for your selected drugs.

Therapeutic duplication warnings are only returned when drugs within the same group exceed the recommended therapeutic duplication maximum.

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Drug Interaction Classification

These classifications are only a guideline. The relevance of a particular drug interaction to a specific individual is difficult to determine. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting or stopping any medication.
Major Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit.
Moderate Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances.
Minor Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan.
Unknown No interaction information available.

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