Cefepime interactions
Cefepime (Maxipime), a cephalosporin has 71 documented interactions across the FDA labels and fact sheets we index: 27 major, 43 moderate, 1 minor, and 0 where a label reports no significant interaction. Each entry below quotes the sentence behind it. This drug page is a starting point, not a verdict for your situation.
Interactions from the label
Major interactions (27)
Patients with known immediate hypersensitivity reactions to cefepime or other cephalosporins, penicillins or other beta-lactam antibacterial drugs. (Cefepime label, Contraindications)
Patients with known immediate hypersensitivity reactions to cefepime or other cephalosporins, penicillins or other beta-lactam antibacterial drugs. (Cefepime label, Contraindications)
Patients with known immediate hypersensitivity reactions to cefepime or other cephalosporins, penicillins or other beta-lactam antibacterial drugs. (Cefepime label, Contraindications)
Patients with known immediate hypersensitivity reactions to cefepime or other cephalosporins, penicillins or other beta-lactam antibacterial drugs. (Cefepime label, Contraindications)
Patients with known immediate hypersensitivity reactions to cefepime or other cephalosporins, penicillins or other beta-lactam antibacterial drugs. (Cefepime label, Contraindications)
Patients with known immediate hypersensitivity reactions to cefepime or other cephalosporins, penicillins or other beta-lactam antibacterial drugs. (Cefepime label, Contraindications)
Patients with known immediate hypersensitivity reactions to cefepime or other cephalosporins, penicillins or other beta-lactam antibacterial drugs. (Cefepime label, Contraindications)
Patients with known immediate hypersensitivity reactions to cefepime or other cephalosporins, penicillins or other beta-lactam antibacterial drugs. (Cefepime label, Contraindications)
Patients with known immediate hypersensitivity reactions to cefepime or other cephalosporins, penicillins or other beta-lactam antibacterial drugs. (Cefepime label, Contraindications)
Patients with known immediate hypersensitivity reactions to cefepime or other cephalosporins, penicillins or other beta-lactam antibacterial drugs. (Cefepime label, Contraindications)
Patients with known immediate hypersensitivity reactions to cefepime or other cephalosporins, penicillins or other beta-lactam antibacterial drugs. (Cefepime label, Contraindications)
Patients with known immediate hypersensitivity reactions to cefepime or other cephalosporins, penicillins or other beta-lactam antibacterial drugs. (Cefepime label, Contraindications)
Patients with known immediate hypersensitivity reactions to cefepime or other cephalosporins, penicillins or other beta-lactam antibacterial drugs. (Cefepime label, Contraindications)
Patients with known immediate hypersensitivity reactions to cefepime or other cephalosporins, penicillins or other beta-lactam antibacterial drugs. (Cefepime label, Contraindications)
Patients with known immediate hypersensitivity reactions to cefepime or other cephalosporins, penicillins or other beta-lactam antibacterial drugs. (Cefepime label, Contraindications)
Patients with known immediate hypersensitivity reactions to cefepime or other cephalosporins, penicillins or other beta-lactam antibacterial drugs. (Cefepime label, Contraindications)
Patients with known immediate hypersensitivity reactions to cefepime or other cephalosporins, penicillins or other beta-lactam antibacterial drugs. (Cefepime label, Contraindications)
Patients with known immediate hypersensitivity reactions to cefepime or other cephalosporins, penicillins or other beta-lactam antibacterial drugs. (Cefepime label, Contraindications)
Patients with known immediate hypersensitivity reactions to cefepime or other cephalosporins, penicillins or other beta-lactam antibacterial drugs. (Cefepime label, Contraindications)
Patients with known immediate hypersensitivity reactions to cefepime or other cephalosporins, penicillins or other beta-lactam antibacterial drugs. (Cefepime label, Contraindications)
INVANZ is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any component of this product or to other drugs in the same class or in patients who have demonstrated anaphylactic reactions to beta-lactams. (Ertapenem label, Contraindications)
Hypersensitivity Reactions: Serious and occasionally fatal hypersensitivity (anaphylactic) reactions have been reported in patients receiving therapy with beta-lactams. (Imipenem and cilastatin label, Warnings and precautions)
Patients with known immediate hypersensitivity reactions to cefepime or other cephalosporins, penicillins or other beta-lactam antibacterial drugs. (Cefepime label, Contraindications)
Patients with known immediate hypersensitivity reactions to cefepime or other cephalosporins, penicillins or other beta-lactam antibacterial drugs. (Cefepime label, Contraindications)
Patients with known immediate hypersensitivity reactions to cefepime or other cephalosporins, penicillins or other beta-lactam antibacterial drugs. (Cefepime label, Contraindications)
Patients with known immediate hypersensitivity reactions to cefepime or other cephalosporins, penicillins or other beta-lactam antibacterial drugs. (Cefepime label, Contraindications)
Patients with known immediate hypersensitivity reactions to cefepime or other cephalosporins, penicillins or other beta-lactam antibacterial drugs. (Cefepime label, Contraindications)
Moderate interactions (43)
Diuretics: Nephrotoxicity has been reported with concomitant administration of cephalosporins with potent diuretics such as furosemide. (Cefepime label, Drug interactions)
Aminoglycosides: Increased potential of nephrotoxicity and ototoxicity. (Cefepime label, Drug interactions)
Diuretics: Nephrotoxicity has been reported with concomitant administration of cephalosporins with potent diuretics such as furosemide. (Cefepime label, Drug interactions)
Diuretics: Nephrotoxicity has been reported with concomitant administration of cephalosporins with potent diuretics such as furosemide. (Cefepime label, Drug interactions)
Use caution when CAYSTON is administered to patients with a known allergic reaction to beta-lactams. (Aztreonam label, Warnings and precautions)
Diuretics: Nephrotoxicity has been reported with concomitant administration of cephalosporins with potent diuretics such as furosemide. (Cefepime label, Drug interactions)
Diuretics: Nephrotoxicity has been reported with concomitant administration of cephalosporins with potent diuretics such as furosemide. (Cefepime label, Drug interactions)
Diuretics: Nephrotoxicity has been reported with concomitant administration of cephalosporins with potent diuretics such as furosemide. (Cefepime label, Drug interactions)
Diuretics: Nephrotoxicity has been reported with concomitant administration of cephalosporins with potent diuretics such as furosemide. (Cefepime label, Drug interactions)
Diuretics: Nephrotoxicity has been reported with concomitant administration of cephalosporins with potent diuretics such as furosemide. (Cefepime label, Drug interactions)
Diuretics: Nephrotoxicity has been reported with concomitant administration of cephalosporins with potent diuretics such as furosemide. (Cefepime label, Drug interactions)
Diuretics: Nephrotoxicity has been reported with concomitant administration of cephalosporins with potent diuretics such as furosemide. (Cefepime label, Drug interactions)
Diuretics: Nephrotoxicity has been reported with concomitant administration of cephalosporins with potent diuretics such as furosemide. (Cefepime label, Drug interactions)
Diuretics: Nephrotoxicity has been reported with concomitant administration of cephalosporins with potent diuretics such as furosemide. (Cefepime label, Drug interactions)
Diuretics: Nephrotoxicity has been reported with concomitant administration of cephalosporins with potent diuretics such as furosemide. (Cefepime label, Drug interactions)
Diuretics: Nephrotoxicity has been reported with concomitant administration of cephalosporins with potent diuretics such as furosemide. (Cefepime label, Drug interactions)
Aminoglycosides: Increased potential of nephrotoxicity and ototoxicity. (Cefepime label, Drug interactions)
Diuretics: Nephrotoxicity has been reported with concomitant administration of cephalosporins with potent diuretics such as furosemide. (Cefepime label, Drug interactions)
Diuretics: Nephrotoxicity has been reported with concomitant administration of cephalosporins with potent diuretics such as furosemide. (Cefepime label, Drug interactions)
Diuretics: Nephrotoxicity has been reported with concomitant administration of cephalosporins with potent diuretics such as furosemide. (Cefepime label, Drug interactions)
Diuretics: Nephrotoxicity has been reported with concomitant administration of cephalosporins with potent diuretics such as furosemide. (Cefepime label, Drug interactions)
Diuretics: Nephrotoxicity has been reported with concomitant administration of cephalosporins with potent diuretics such as furosemide. (Cefepime label, Drug interactions)
Diuretics: Nephrotoxicity has been reported with concomitant administration of cephalosporins with potent diuretics such as furosemide. (Cefepime label, Drug interactions)
Diuretics: Nephrotoxicity has been reported with concomitant administration of cephalosporins with potent diuretics such as furosemide. (Cefepime label, Drug interactions)
Examples Cyclosporine A, trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole, bile acid sequestrants (cholestyramine), rifampin as well as aminoglycoside, cephalosporin, fluoroquinolone and penicillin classes of antimicrobials Drugs Modulating Glucuronidation Clinical Impact Concomitant use with drugs inducing glucuronidation decreases MPA systemic exposure, potentially reducing mycophenolate… (Mycophenolate label, Drug interactions)
Aminoglycosides: Increased potential of nephrotoxicity and ototoxicity. (Cefepime label, Drug interactions)
Diuretics: Nephrotoxicity has been reported with concomitant administration of cephalosporins with potent diuretics such as furosemide. (Cefepime label, Drug interactions)
Diuretics: Nephrotoxicity has been reported with concomitant administration of cephalosporins with potent diuretics such as furosemide. (Cefepime label, Drug interactions)
Prothrombin time should be monitored in patients at risk, and exogenous vitamin K administered as indicated. (Cefepime label, Warnings and precautions)
Aminoglycosides: Increased potential of nephrotoxicity and ototoxicity. (Cefepime label, Drug interactions)
- ProbenecidModerate
Drug Interactions When probenecid is used to elevate plasma concentrations of penicillin or other beta-lactams, or when such drugs are given to patients taking probenecid therapeutically, high plasma concentrations of the other drug may increase the incidence of adverse reactions associated with that drug. (Probenecid label, Drug interactions)
- Probenecid and colchicineModerate
DRUG INTERACTIONS When probenecid is used to elevate plasma concentrations of penicillin, or other beta-lactams, or when such drugs are given to patients taking probenecid therapeutically, high plasma concentrations of the other drug may increase the incidence of adverse reactions associated with that drug. (Probenecid and colchicine label, Drug interactions)
- ProtamineModerate
Drug Interactions Protamine sulfate has been shown to be incompatible with certain antibiotics, including several of the cephalosporins and penicillins (see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION ). (Protamine label, Precautions)
Diuretics: Nephrotoxicity has been reported with concomitant administration of cephalosporins with potent diuretics such as furosemide. (Cefepime label, Drug interactions)
Diuretics: Nephrotoxicity has been reported with concomitant administration of cephalosporins with potent diuretics such as furosemide. (Cefepime label, Drug interactions)
Diuretics: Nephrotoxicity has been reported with concomitant administration of cephalosporins with potent diuretics such as furosemide. (Cefepime label, Drug interactions)
Diuretics: Nephrotoxicity has been reported with concomitant administration of cephalosporins with potent diuretics such as furosemide. (Cefepime label, Drug interactions)
Aminoglycosides: Increased potential of nephrotoxicity and ototoxicity. (Cefepime label, Drug interactions)
Diuretics: Nephrotoxicity has been reported with concomitant administration of cephalosporins with potent diuretics such as furosemide. (Cefepime label, Drug interactions)
Diuretics: Nephrotoxicity has been reported with concomitant administration of cephalosporins with potent diuretics such as furosemide. (Cefepime label, Drug interactions)
Diuretics: Nephrotoxicity has been reported with concomitant administration of cephalosporins with potent diuretics such as furosemide. (Cefepime label, Drug interactions)
Diuretics: Nephrotoxicity has been reported with concomitant administration of cephalosporins with potent diuretics such as furosemide. (Cefepime label, Drug interactions)
Prothrombin time should be monitored in patients at risk, and exogenous vitamin K administered as indicated. (Cefepime label, Warnings and precautions)
Minor mentions (1)
Before initiating therapy with Meropenem for injection, it is important to inquire about previous hypersensitivity reactions to penicillins, cephalosporins, other β-lactams, and other allergens. (Meropenem label, Warnings and precautions)
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