Skip to main content

Drug Interactions between cefpodoxime and polymyxin b

This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:

Edit list (add/remove drugs)

Interactions between your drugs

Moderate

cefpodoxime polymyxin B sulfate

Applies to: cefpodoxime and polymyxin b

MONITOR: The concurrent or sequential use of two or more potentially nephrotoxic or neurotoxic drugs may increase the risk of toxicity. Patients who are elderly, debilitated, dehydrated, or who have preexisting renal dysfunction may have a higher risk of developing adverse reactions.

MANAGEMENT: Close clinical and laboratory monitoring of renal and neurologic function and drug serum concentrations (if clinically appropriate) is recommended.

References (2)
  1. Cerner Multum, Inc. "UK Summary of Product Characteristics."
  2. Cerner Multum, Inc. "Australian Product Information."

Drug and food interactions

Moderate

cefpodoxime food

Applies to: cefpodoxime

ADJUST DOSING INTERVAL: Food enhances the oral bioavailability of cefpodoxime proxetil tablets. Following a 200 mg dose taken with food, the extent of absorption (mean AUC) was 21% to 33% higher and the mean peak plasma concentration (Cmax) 19% higher than under fasting conditions. Time to peak concentration (Tmax) was not significantly different between fed and fasted states. On the contrary, when a 200 mg dose of the suspension was taken with food, the mean AUC and Cmax were not significantly different than those under fasting conditions, although the rate of absorption was slower with food (48% increase in Tmax ).

MANAGEMENT: To ensure maximal oral absorption, cefpodoxime proxetil tablets should be administered with or immediately after a meal.

References (3)
  1. Hughes GS, Heald DL, Barker KB, et al. (1989) "The effects of gastric pH and food on the pharmacokinetics of a new oral cephalosporin, cefpodoxime proxetil." Clin Pharmacol Ther, 46, p. 674-85
  2. "Product Information. Vantin (cefpodoxime)." Pharmacia and Upjohn
  3. Borin MT, Driver MR, Forbes KK (1995) "Effect of timing of food on absorption of cefpodoxime proxetil." J Clin Pharmacol, 35, p. 505-9

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.

See also

Report options

Loading...
QR code containing a link to this page

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.

Further information

Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.

Medical Disclaimer