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Moderate

colistimethate bacitracin

Applies to: Coly Mycin M (colistimethate), bacitracin

MONITOR: Increased adverse effects are possible when glycopeptide, polypeptide, or polymyxin antibiotics are administered concomitantly with other potentially nephrotoxic and neurotoxic drugs.

MANAGEMENT: If these drugs must be used together, renal function, auditory and vestibular function, and serum drug concentrations should be monitored.

References (3)
  1. (2001) "Product Information. Vancocin (vancomycin)." Lilly, Eli and Company
  2. Cerner Multum, Inc. "Australian Product Information."
  3. Dubrovskaya Y, Prasad N, Lee Y, Esaian D, Figueroa DA, Tam VH (2015) "Risk factors for nephrotoxicity onset associated with polymyxin B therapy." J Antimicrob Chemother, 70, p. 1903-7

Drug and food interactions

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Therapeutic duplication warnings

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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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