Drug Interaction Report

Using ezetimibe together with simvastatin can increase the risk of side effects such as liver damage and a rare but serious condition called rhabdomyolysis that involves the breakdown of skeletal muscle tissue. In some cases, rhabdomyolysis can cause kidney damage and even death. You may need a dose adjustment or more frequent monitoring by your doctor to safely use both medications. Let your doctor know immediately if you have unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness while taking these medications, especially if these symptoms are accompanied by fever or dark colored urine. You should also seek immediate medical attention if you develop fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, loss of appetite, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, dark colored urine, and/or yellowing of the skin or eyes, as these may be signs and symptoms of liver damage. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.

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GENERALLY AVOID: Coadministration with ceftobiprole may increase the plasma concentrations and the risk of adverse effects of drugs that are substrates of organic anion transporting polypeptide (OATP) 1B1 and/or OATP1B3. The proposed mechanism is decreased clearance due to ceftobiprole-mediated inhibition of OATP1B1 and/or OATP1B3.

MANAGEMENT: Concomitant use of ceftobiprole with drugs that are substrates of OATP1B1 and/or OATP1B3 is not recommended. Clinical and laboratory monitoring may be appropriate whenever ceftobiprole is added to or withdrawn from therapy with these drugs. Dosage adjustments may be considered if an interaction is suspected. Patients should be monitored for the development of adverse effects.

Consumer information for this interaction is not currently available.

GENERALLY AVOID: Coadministration with ceftobiprole may increase the plasma concentrations and the risk of adverse effects of drugs that are substrates of organic anion transporting polypeptide (OATP) 1B1 and/or OATP1B3. The proposed mechanism is decreased clearance due to ceftobiprole-mediated inhibition of OATP1B1 and/or OATP1B3.

MANAGEMENT: Concomitant use of ceftobiprole with drugs that are substrates of OATP1B1 and/or OATP1B3 is not recommended. Clinical and laboratory monitoring may be appropriate whenever ceftobiprole is added to or withdrawn from therapy with these drugs. Dosage adjustments may be considered if an interaction is suspected. Patients should be monitored for the development of adverse effects.

Grapefruit juice can significantly increase the blood levels of simvastatin. This can increase the risk of side effects such as liver damage and a rare but serious condition called rhabdomyolysis that involves the breakdown of skeletal muscle tissue. In some cases, rhabdomyolysis can cause kidney damage and even death. You should avoid the consumption of grapefruit or grapefruit juice during treatment with simvastatin. Drinking green tea or taking green tea extracts may also increase the blood levels of simvastatin in some patients. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns. It may be advisable to avoid excessive consumption of green tea and green tea products while on simvastatin. Let your doctor know immediately if you have unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness during treatment, especially if these symptoms are accompanied by fever or dark colored urine. You should also seek immediate medical attention if you develop fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, loss of appetite, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, dark colored urine, and/or yellowing of the skin or eyes, as these may be signs and symptoms of liver damage. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.

Simvastatin may cause liver problems and using it with substantial quantities of ethanol (alcohol) may increase that risk. You should limit the use of alcohol while being treated with these medications. Call your doctor immediately if you have fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, loss of appetite, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark urine, pale stools, and/or yellowing of the skin or eyes, as these may be signs and symptoms of liver damage. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.