vantin and Diaqua 2 Interactions

Interactions between vantin(cefpodoxime) and Diaqua 2 (furosemide)

furosemide and cefpodoxime (Moderate Drug-Drug)

MONITOR: Limited data suggest that some loop diuretics enhance the nephrotoxicity of some cephalosporins by an unknown mechanism. Data are available for cephaloridine and cephalothin only. Other cephalosporins are much less nephrotoxic.

MANAGEMENT: During concomitant therapy, it is advisable to obtain a serum creatinine level within 48 hours and periodically during therapy.