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Drug Interactions between Damason-P and Kitabis Pak

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Moderate

tobramycin aspirin

Applies to: Kitabis Pak (tobramycin) and Damason-P (aspirin / hydrocodone)

MONITOR: The nephrotoxic effect of aminoglycosides may be potentiated by nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), particularly if the latter had been given in high dosages for prolonged periods. Four children with cystic fibrosis who had been receiving chronic ibuprofen developed acute renal insufficiency shortly after initiation of IV aminoglycoside therapy for pulmonary exacerbations. An adolescent with CF who received intermittent, standard-dose ibuprofen during treatment with IV gentamicin also developed renal failure in addition to severe vestibular toxicity. Animal models suggest that renal prostaglandins may play a role in maintaining normal renal blood flow and glomerular filtration rate during the development of aminoglycoside nephrotoxicity, thus inhibition of their production by NSAIDs may worsen the renal damage.

MANAGEMENT: Whenever feasible, NSAID use should preferably be discontinued prior to initiating IV aminoglycoside therapy. If concomitant administration is necessary, hydration status as well as renal and vestibular functions should be closely monitored.

MONITOR: In premature infants, NSAIDs may increase the plasma concentrations of aminoglycosides. The proposed mechanism is decreased aminoglycoside clearance due to NSAID reduction of glomerular filtration rate, which is already low in premature infants. In a study of 20 preterm infants who had been given at least three days of amikacin or gentamicin therapy, mean peak plasma concentration increased by 17% and 33%, and mean trough concentration increased by 29% and 48%, respectively, on day 1 following administration of IV indomethacin for patent ductus arteriosus. Serum creatinine increased by 17%, while urine output and serum sodium decreased. Six patients developed hyponatremia.

MANAGEMENT: It may be advisable to consider reducing the dosage of aminoglycoside prior to initiation of NSAID therapy in infants. During coadministration, plasma antibiotic concentrations and renal function should be closely monitored, and the antibiotic dosage further adjusted as necessary.

References

  1. Zarfin Y, Koren G, Maresky D, et al. "Clinical and laboratory observations: possible indomethacin-aminoglycoside interaction in preterm infants." J Pediatr 106 (1985): 511-3
  2. Scott CS, RetschBogart GZ, Henry MM "Renal failure and vestibular toxicity in an adolescent with cystic fibrosis receiving gentamicin and standard-dose ibuprofen." Pediat Pulm 31 (2001): 314-6
  3. Kovesi TA, Swartz R, MacDonald N "Transient renal failure due to simultaneous ibuprofen and aminoglycoside therapy in children with cystic fibrosis." N Engl J Med 338 (1998): 65-6
  4. Gagliardi L "Possible indomethacin-aminoglycoside interaction in preterm infants." J Pediatr 107 (1985): 991-2
  5. Farag MM, Mikhail MR, Abdel-Meguid E, Abdel-Tawab S "Assessment of gentamicin-induced nephrotoxicity in rats treated with low doses of ibuprofen and diclofenac sodium." Clin Sci 91 (1996): 187-91
  6. Assael BM, Chiabrando C, Gagliardi L, Noseda A, Bamonte F, Salmona M "Prostaglandins and aminoglycoside nephrotoxicity." Toxicol Appl Pharmacol 78 (1985): 386-94
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Drug and food interactions

Major

HYDROcodone food

Applies to: Damason-P (aspirin / hydrocodone)

GENERALLY AVOID: Alcohol may potentiate the central nervous system (CNS) depressant effects of opioid analgesics including hydrocodone. Concomitant use may result in additive CNS depression and impairment of judgment, thinking, and psychomotor skills. In more severe cases, hypotension, respiratory depression, profound sedation, coma, or even death may occur.

GENERALLY AVOID: Consumption of alcohol while taking some sustained-release formulations of hydrocodone may cause rapid release of the drug, resulting in high systemic levels of hydrocodone that may be potentially lethal. Alcohol apparently can disrupt the release mechanism of some sustained-release formulations. In study subjects, the rate of absorption of hydrocodone from an extended-release formulation was found to be affected by coadministration with 40% alcohol in the fasted state, as demonstrated by an average 2.4-fold (up to 3.9-fold in one subject) increase in hydrocodone peak plasma concentration and a decrease in the time to peak concentration. Alcohol also increased the extent of absorption by an average of 1.2-fold (up to 1.7-fold in one subject).

GENERALLY AVOID: Grapefruit juice may increase the plasma concentrations of hydrocodone. The proposed mechanism is inhibition of CYP450 3A4-mediated metabolism of hydrocodone by certain compounds present in grapefruit. Increased hydrocodone concentrations could conceivably increase or prolong adverse drug effects and may cause potentially fatal respiratory depression.

MANAGEMENT: Patients taking sustained-release formulations of hydrocodone should not consume alcohol or use medications that contain alcohol. In general, potent narcotics such as hydrocodone should not be combined with alcohol. Patients should also avoid consumption of grapefruit or grapefruit juice during treatment with hydrocodone.

References

  1. "Product Information. Zohydro ER (hydrocodone)." Zogenix, Inc (2013):

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Moderate

aspirin food

Applies to: Damason-P (aspirin / hydrocodone)

GENERALLY AVOID: The concurrent use of aspirin or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and ethanol may lead to gastrointestinal (GI) blood loss. The mechanism may be due to a combined local effect as well as inhibition of prostaglandins leading to decreased integrity of the GI lining.

MANAGEMENT: Patients should be counseled on this potential interaction and advised to refrain from alcohol consumption while taking aspirin or NSAIDs.

References

  1. "Product Information. Motrin (ibuprofen)." Pharmacia and Upjohn PROD (2002):

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Minor

aspirin food

Applies to: Damason-P (aspirin / hydrocodone)

One study has reported that coadministration of caffeine and aspirin lead to a 25% increase in the rate of appearance and 17% increase in maximum concentration of salicylate in the plasma. A significantly higher area under the plasma concentration time curve of salicylate was also reported when both drugs were administered together. The exact mechanism of this interaction has not been specified. Physicians and patients should be aware that coadministration of aspirin and caffeine may lead to higher salicylate levels faster.

References

  1. Yoovathaworn KC, Sriwatanakul K, Thithapandha A "Influence of caffeine on aspirin pharmacokinetics." Eur J Drug Metab Pharmacokinet 11 (1986): 71-6

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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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