Drug Interaction Report
1 potential interaction and/or warning found for the following 2 drugs:
- pentamidine
- Tazicef (ceftazidime)
Interactions between your drugs
cefTAZidime pentamidine
Applies to: Tazicef (ceftazidime), pentamidine
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)
- Cerner Multum, Inc. "UK Summary of Product Characteristics."
- Cerner Multum, Inc. "Australian Product Information."
Drug and food interactions
No alcohol/food interactions were found with the drugs in your list. However, this does not necessarily mean no food interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Therapeutic duplication warnings
No duplication 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.
Report options
- Switch to consumer interaction data
- Email this report to a friend, doctor, or patient
- Ask questions, find answers
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. |
See also:
Bactrim
Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) is an antibiotic used to treat ear infections, urinary ...
Cleocin
Cleocin (clindamycin) is used to treat serious bacterial infections. Includes Cleocin side effects ...
Botox
Botox is used for cosmetic purposes and to treat overactive bladder symptoms, urinary incontinence ...
SMZ-TMP DS
SMZ-TMP DS (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) is an antibiotic used to treat ear infections ...
Co-trimoxazole
Co-trimoxazole is used for bacterial infection, bacterial skin infection, bronchitis ...
Septra
Septra is an antibiotic containing sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim used to treat ear infections ...
Septra DS
Septra DS is used for bacterial infection, bacterial skin infection, bronchitis, diverticulitis ...
Mepron
Mepron is used for babesiosis, malaria, pneumocystis pneumonia, pneumocystis pneumonia prophylaxis ...
AmBisome
Ambisome (amphotericin B) is used to treat serious, life-threatening fungal infections, including a ...
Learn more
Further information
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.
Check Interactions
To view an interaction report containing 4 (or more) medications, please sign in or create an account.
Save Interactions List
Sign in to your account to save this drug interaction list.