Nitrofurazone topical Disease Interactions
There is 1 disease interaction with nitrofurazone topical.
Nitrofurazone soluble dressing (applies to nitrofurazone topical) renal dysfunction
Moderate Potential Hazard, High plausibility.
Nitrofurazone topical soluble dressing is formulated in a polyethylene glycol base. Polyethylene glycol can be systemically absorbed and excretion may be altered in patients with renal impairment. Symptoms of progressive renal dysfunction such as increased blood urea nitrogen, anion gap, and metabolic acidosis may occur. Therapy with the soluble dressing formulation of nitrofurazone topical should be used cautiously in patients with compromised renal function.
References (1)
- (2001) "Product Information. Furacin (nitrofurazone topical)." Ambix Laboratories
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Drug Interaction Classification
| Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
| Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
| 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. | |
| No interaction information available. |
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