Drug Interaction Report
1 potential interaction and/or warning found for the following 2 drugs:
- Merrem (meropenem)
- probenecid
Interactions between your drugs
probenecid meropenem
Applies to: probenecid, Merrem (meropenem)
GENERALLY AVOID: Coadministration with probenecid may increase the plasma concentrations of meropenem. The mechanism involves competitive inhibition of the renal excretion of meropenem via active tubular secretion. In pharmacokinetic studies, probenecid increased meropenem systemic exposure (AUC) by 56% and elimination half-life by 38%.
MANAGEMENT: The use of meropenem in combination with probenecid is not recommended by the manufacturer.
References (2)
- Bax RP, Bastain W, Featherstone A, Wilkinson DM, Hutchison M, Haworth SJ (1989) "The pharmacokinetics of meropenem in volunteers." J Antimicrob Chemother, 24(suppl a, p. 311-20
- (2001) "Product Information. Merrem (meropenem)." Astra-Zeneca Pharmaceuticals
Drug and food interactions
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Therapeutic duplication warnings
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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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