Gentamicin interactions
Gentamicin (Garamycin, Gentak), an aminoglycoside has 102 documented interactions across the FDA labels and fact sheets we index: 43 major, 42 moderate, 14 minor, and 3 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 (43)
The concurrent use of gentamicin with potent diuretics, such as ethacrynic acid or furosemide, should be avoided, since certain diuretics by themselves may cause ototoxicity. (Gentamicin label, Boxed warning)
Concurrent and/or sequential systemic or topical use of other potentially neurotoxic and/or nephrotoxic drugs, such as cisplatin, cephaloridine, kanamycin, amikacin, neomycin, polymyxin B, colistin, paromomycin, streptomycin, tobramycin, vancomycin, and viomycin, should be avoided (see PRECAUTIONS, Drug Interactions section). (Gentamicin label, Boxed warning)
The concurrent use of gentamicin with potent diuretics, such as ethacrynic acid or furosemide, should be avoided, since certain diuretics by themselves may cause ototoxicity. (Gentamicin label, Boxed warning)
The concurrent use of gentamicin with potent diuretics, such as ethacrynic acid or furosemide, should be avoided, since certain diuretics by themselves may cause ototoxicity. (Gentamicin label, Boxed warning)
The concurrent use of gentamicin with potent diuretics, such as ethacrynic acid or furosemide, should be avoided, since certain diuretics by themselves may cause ototoxicity. (Gentamicin label, Boxed warning)
The concurrent use of gentamicin with potent diuretics, such as ethacrynic acid or furosemide, should be avoided, since certain diuretics by themselves may cause ototoxicity. (Gentamicin label, Boxed warning)
The concurrent use of gentamicin with potent diuretics, such as ethacrynic acid or furosemide, should be avoided, since certain diuretics by themselves may cause ototoxicity. (Gentamicin label, Boxed warning)
The concurrent use of gentamicin with potent diuretics, such as ethacrynic acid or furosemide, should be avoided, since certain diuretics by themselves may cause ototoxicity. (Gentamicin label, Boxed warning)
- CarboplatinMajor
Aminoglycosides : Avoid concomitant use with aminoglycosides. (Carboplatin label, Drug interactions)
The concurrent use of gentamicin with potent diuretics, such as ethacrynic acid or furosemide, should be avoided, since certain diuretics by themselves may cause ototoxicity. (Gentamicin label, Boxed warning)
The concurrent use of gentamicin with potent diuretics, such as ethacrynic acid or furosemide, should be avoided, since certain diuretics by themselves may cause ototoxicity. (Gentamicin label, Boxed warning)
- CisplatinMajor
Concurrent and/or sequential systemic or topical use of other potentially neurotoxic and/or nephrotoxic drugs, such as cisplatin, cephaloridine, kanamycin, amikacin, neomycin, polymyxin B, colistin, paromomycin, streptomycin, tobramycin, vancomycin, and viomycin, should be avoided (see PRECAUTIONS, Drug Interactions section). (Gentamicin label, Boxed warning)
In vitro mixing of penicillins and aminoglycosides should be avoided during concomitant therapy and the drugs should be administered separately. (Dicloxacillin label, Drug interactions)
The concurrent use of gentamicin with potent diuretics, such as ethacrynic acid or furosemide, should be avoided, since certain diuretics by themselves may cause ototoxicity. (Gentamicin label, Boxed warning)
The concurrent use of gentamicin with potent diuretics, such as ethacrynic acid or furosemide, should be avoided, since certain diuretics by themselves may cause ototoxicity. (Gentamicin label, Boxed warning)
The concurrent use of gentamicin with potent diuretics, such as ethacrynic acid or furosemide, should be avoided, since certain diuretics by themselves may cause ototoxicity. (Gentamicin label, Boxed warning)
Because of foscarnet's tendency to cause renal impairment, the use of FOSCAVIR should be avoided in combination with potentially nephrotoxic drugs such as aminoglycosides, amphotericin B, cyclosporine, acyclovir, methotrexate, tacrolimus and intravenous pentamidine (see above) unless the potential benefits outweigh the risks to the patient. (Foscarnet label, Drug interactions)
The concurrent use of gentamicin with potent diuretics, such as ethacrynic acid or furosemide, should be avoided, since certain diuretics by themselves may cause ototoxicity. (Gentamicin label, Boxed warning)
The concurrent use of gentamicin with potent diuretics, such as ethacrynic acid or furosemide, should be avoided, since certain diuretics by themselves may cause ototoxicity. (Gentamicin label, Boxed warning)
The concurrent use of gentamicin with potent diuretics, such as ethacrynic acid or furosemide, should be avoided, since certain diuretics by themselves may cause ototoxicity. (Gentamicin label, Boxed warning)
The concurrent use of gentamicin with potent diuretics, such as ethacrynic acid or furosemide, should be avoided, since certain diuretics by themselves may cause ototoxicity. (Gentamicin label, Boxed warning)
The concurrent use of gentamicin with potent diuretics, such as ethacrynic acid or furosemide, should be avoided, since certain diuretics by themselves may cause ototoxicity. (Gentamicin label, Boxed warning)
The concurrent use of gentamicin with potent diuretics, such as ethacrynic acid or furosemide, should be avoided, since certain diuretics by themselves may cause ototoxicity. (Gentamicin label, Boxed warning)
The concurrent use of gentamicin with potent diuretics, such as ethacrynic acid or furosemide, should be avoided, since certain diuretics by themselves may cause ototoxicity. (Gentamicin label, Boxed warning)
The concurrent use of gentamicin with potent diuretics, such as ethacrynic acid or furosemide, should be avoided, since certain diuretics by themselves may cause ototoxicity. (Gentamicin label, Boxed warning)
The concurrent use of gentamicin with potent diuretics, such as ethacrynic acid or furosemide, should be avoided, since certain diuretics by themselves may cause ototoxicity. (Gentamicin label, Boxed warning)
Concurrent and/or sequential systemic or topical use of other potentially neurotoxic and/or nephrotoxic drugs, such as cisplatin, cephaloridine, kanamycin, amikacin, neomycin, polymyxin B, colistin, paromomycin, streptomycin, tobramycin, vancomycin, and viomycin, should be avoided (see PRECAUTIONS, Drug Interactions section). (Gentamicin label, Boxed warning)
The concurrent use of gentamicin with potent diuretics, such as ethacrynic acid or furosemide, should be avoided, since certain diuretics by themselves may cause ototoxicity. (Gentamicin label, Boxed warning)
The concurrent use of gentamicin with potent diuretics, such as ethacrynic acid or furosemide, should be avoided, since certain diuretics by themselves may cause ototoxicity. (Gentamicin label, Boxed warning)
Because the nephrotoxic effects may be additive, the concomitant or sequential use of Pentamidine Isethionate and other nephrotoxic drugs such as aminoglycosides, amphotericin B, cisplatin, foscarnet, or vancomycin should be closely monitored and avoided, if possible. (Pentamidine label, Drug interactions)
As with other aminoglycosides, gentamicin sulfate is potentially nephrotoxic. (Gentamicin label, Boxed warning)
Concurrent and/or sequential systemic or topical use of other potentially neurotoxic and/or nephrotoxic drugs, such as cisplatin, cephaloridine, kanamycin, amikacin, neomycin, polymyxin B, colistin, paromomycin, streptomycin, tobramycin, vancomycin, and viomycin, should be avoided (see PRECAUTIONS, Drug Interactions section). (Gentamicin label, Boxed warning)
Concurrent and/or sequential systemic or topical use of other potentially neurotoxic and/or nephrotoxic drugs, such as cisplatin, cephaloridine, kanamycin, amikacin, neomycin, polymyxin B, colistin, paromomycin, streptomycin, tobramycin, vancomycin, and viomycin, should be avoided (see PRECAUTIONS, Drug Interactions section). (Gentamicin label, Boxed warning)
The concurrent use of gentamicin with potent diuretics, such as ethacrynic acid or furosemide, should be avoided, since certain diuretics by themselves may cause ototoxicity. (Gentamicin label, Boxed warning)
The concurrent use of gentamicin with potent diuretics, such as ethacrynic acid or furosemide, should be avoided, since certain diuretics by themselves may cause ototoxicity. (Gentamicin label, Boxed warning)
The concurrent use of gentamicin with potent diuretics, such as ethacrynic acid or furosemide, should be avoided, since certain diuretics by themselves may cause ototoxicity. (Gentamicin label, Boxed warning)
The concurrent use of gentamicin with potent diuretics, such as ethacrynic acid or furosemide, should be avoided, since certain diuretics by themselves may cause ototoxicity. (Gentamicin label, Boxed warning)
Concurrent and/or sequential systemic or topical use of other potentially neurotoxic and/or nephrotoxic drugs, such as cisplatin, cephaloridine, kanamycin, amikacin, neomycin, polymyxin B, colistin, paromomycin, streptomycin, tobramycin, vancomycin, and viomycin, should be avoided (see PRECAUTIONS, Drug Interactions section). (Gentamicin label, Boxed warning)
The concurrent use of gentamicin with potent diuretics, such as ethacrynic acid or furosemide, should be avoided, since certain diuretics by themselves may cause ototoxicity. (Gentamicin label, Boxed warning)
The concurrent use of gentamicin with potent diuretics, such as ethacrynic acid or furosemide, should be avoided, since certain diuretics by themselves may cause ototoxicity. (Gentamicin label, Boxed warning)
The concurrent use of gentamicin with potent diuretics, such as ethacrynic acid or furosemide, should be avoided, since certain diuretics by themselves may cause ototoxicity. (Gentamicin label, Boxed warning)
The concurrent use of gentamicin with potent diuretics, such as ethacrynic acid or furosemide, should be avoided, since certain diuretics by themselves may cause ototoxicity. (Gentamicin label, Boxed warning)
Concurrent and/or sequential systemic or topical use of other potentially neurotoxic and/or nephrotoxic drugs, such as cisplatin, cephaloridine, kanamycin, amikacin, neomycin, polymyxin B, colistin, paromomycin, streptomycin, tobramycin, vancomycin, and viomycin, should be avoided (see PRECAUTIONS, Drug Interactions section). (Gentamicin label, Boxed warning)
Moderate interactions (42)
However, this is of special importance in patients at risk of or having underlying renal dysfunction and patients taking concomitant nephrotoxic agents such as cyclosporine, tacrolimus, aminoglycosides, vancomycin and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs [See Adverse Reactions (6.2) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. (Adefovir label, Warnings and precautions)
Drug Interactions Drugs which may enhance the neuromuscular blocking action of atracurium include: enflurane; isoflurane; halothane; certain antibiotics, especially the aminoglycosides and polymyxins; lithium; magnesium salts; procainamide; and quinidine. (Atracurium label, Drug interactions)
Aminoglycosides or other agents interfering with neuromuscular transmission Anticholinergic drugs Botulinum neurotoxin products Muscle relaxants Aminoglycoside antibiotics, anticholinergic agents, or any other agents that interfere with neuromuscular transmission may potentiate the effect of DAXXIFY; co-administer only with caution and close observation. (Botulinum toxin type A label, Drug interactions)
Increased nephrotoxicity has been reported following concomitant administration of aminoglycoside antibiotics and cephalosporins. (Gentamicin label, Drug interactions)
Increased nephrotoxicity has been reported following concomitant administration of aminoglycoside antibiotics and cephalosporins. (Gentamicin label, Drug interactions)
Increased nephrotoxicity has been reported following concomitant administration of aminoglycoside antibiotics and cephalosporins. (Gentamicin label, Drug interactions)
Increased nephrotoxicity has been reported following concomitant administration of aminoglycoside antibiotics and cephalosporins. (Gentamicin label, Drug interactions)
Increased nephrotoxicity has been reported following concomitant administration of aminoglycoside antibiotics and cephalosporins. (Gentamicin label, Drug interactions)
Increased nephrotoxicity has been reported following concomitant administration of aminoglycoside antibiotics and cephalosporins. (Gentamicin label, Drug interactions)
Increased nephrotoxicity has been reported following concomitant administration of aminoglycoside antibiotics and cephalosporins. (Gentamicin label, Drug interactions)
Increased nephrotoxicity has been reported following concomitant administration of aminoglycoside antibiotics and cephalosporins. (Gentamicin label, Drug interactions)
Increased nephrotoxicity has been reported following concomitant administration of aminoglycoside antibiotics and cephalosporins. (Gentamicin label, Drug interactions)
Increased nephrotoxicity has been reported following concomitant administration of aminoglycoside antibiotics and cephalosporins. (Gentamicin label, Drug interactions)
Increased nephrotoxicity has been reported following concomitant administration of aminoglycoside antibiotics and cephalosporins. (Gentamicin label, Drug interactions)
Increased nephrotoxicity has been reported following concomitant administration of aminoglycoside antibiotics and cephalosporins. (Gentamicin label, Drug interactions)
Increased nephrotoxicity has been reported following concomitant administration of aminoglycoside antibiotics and cephalosporins. (Gentamicin label, Drug interactions)
Increased nephrotoxicity has been reported following concomitant administration of aminoglycoside antibiotics and cephalosporins. (Gentamicin label, Drug interactions)
Increased nephrotoxicity has been reported following concomitant administration of aminoglycoside antibiotics and cephalosporins. (Gentamicin label, Drug interactions)
Increased nephrotoxicity has been reported following concomitant administration of aminoglycoside antibiotics and cephalosporins. (Gentamicin label, Drug interactions)
The safety of cidofovir injection has not been evaluated in patients receiving other known potentially nephrotoxic agents, such as intravenous aminoglycosides (e.g., tobramycin, gentamicin, and amikacin), amphotericin B, foscarnet, intravenous pentamidine, vancomycin, and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents (see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION ). (Cidofovir label, Warnings)
…Gastrointestinal Agents Immunosuppressives Other Drugs ciprofloxacin melphalan amphotericin B azapropazon cimetidine tacrolimus fibric acid derivatives (e.g., bezafibrate, fenofibrate) gentamicin ketoconazole colchicine ranitidine methotrexate tobramycin diclofenac trimethoprim with sulfamethoxazole naproxen vancomycin sulindac During the concomitant use of a drug… (Cyclosporine label, Drug interactions)
The possibility of these phenomena occurring in man should be considered if aminoglycosides are administered by any route to patients receiving anesthetics, or to patients receiving neuro-muscular blocking agents, such as succinylcholine, tubocurarine, or decamethonium, or in patients receiving massive transfusions of citrate-anticoagulated blood. (Gentamicin label, Drug interactions)
Some examples include, but are not limited to, acyclovir, cidofovir, ganciclovir, valacyclovir, valganciclovir, aminoglycosides (e.g., gentamicin), and high-dose or multiple NSAIDs [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] . (Efavirenz, lamivudine, and tenofovir label, Drug interactions)
Some examples of drugs that are eliminated by active tubular secretion include, but are not limited to, acyclovir, cidofovir, ganciclovir, valacyclovir, valganciclovir, aminoglycosides (e.g., gentamicin), and high-dose or multiple NSAIDs [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] . (Elvitegravir, cobicistat, emtricitabine, and tenofovir label, Drug interactions)
Some examples of drugs that are eliminated by active tubular secretion include, but are not limited to, acyclovir, cidofovir, ganciclovir, valacyclovir, valganciclovir, aminoglycosides (e.g., gentamicin), and high-dose or multiple NSAIDs [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] . (Emtricitabine and tenofovir label, Drug interactions)
Some examples of drugs that are eliminated by active tubular secretion include, but are not limited to, acyclovir, adefovir dipivoxil, cidofovir, ganciclovir, valacyclovir, valganciclovir, aminoglycosides (e.g., gentamicin), and high-dose or multiple NSAIDs [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5) ] . (Emtricitabine, rilpivirine, and tenofovir label, Drug interactions)
The possibility of these phenomena occurring in man should be considered if aminoglycosides are administered by any route to patients receiving anesthetics, or to patients receiving neuro-muscular blocking agents, such as succinylcholine, tubocurarine, or decamethonium, or in patients receiving massive transfusions of citrate-anticoagulated blood. (Gentamicin label, Drug interactions)
Aminoglycosides or other agents that interfere with neuromuscular transmission may potentiate the effect of XEOMIN; co-administer only with caution and close observation ( 7 ) (IncobotulinumtoxinA label, Drug interactions)
The possibility of these phenomena occurring in man should be considered if aminoglycosides are administered by any route to patients receiving anesthetics, or to patients receiving neuro-muscular blocking agents, such as succinylcholine, tubocurarine, or decamethonium, or in patients receiving massive transfusions of citrate-anticoagulated blood. (Gentamicin label, Drug interactions)
The possibility of these phenomena occurring in man should be considered if aminoglycosides are administered by any route to patients receiving anesthetics, or to patients receiving neuro-muscular blocking agents, such as succinylcholine, tubocurarine, or decamethonium, or in patients receiving massive transfusions of citrate-anticoagulated blood. (Gentamicin label, Drug interactions)
The possibility of these phenomena occurring in man should be considered if aminoglycosides are administered by any route to patients receiving anesthetics, or to patients receiving neuro-muscular blocking agents, such as succinylcholine, tubocurarine, or decamethonium, or in patients receiving massive transfusions of citrate-anticoagulated blood. (Gentamicin 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)
Patients receiving concomitant treatment of BOTOX and aminoglycosides or other agents interfering with neuromuscular transmission (e.g., curare-like agents), or muscle relaxants, should be observed closely because the effect of BOTOX may be potentiated ( 7.1 , 7.4 ) (OnabotulinumtoxinA label, Drug interactions)
In vivo inactivation : When aminoglycosides are administered in conjunction with piperacillin to patients with end-stage renal disease requiring hemodialysis, the concentrations of the aminoglycosides (especially tobramycin) may be significantly reduced and should be monitored. (Piperacillin and tazobactam label, Drug interactions)
The possibility of these phenomena occurring in man should be considered if aminoglycosides are administered by any route to patients receiving anesthetics, or to patients receiving neuro-muscular blocking agents, such as succinylcholine, tubocurarine, or decamethonium, or in patients receiving massive transfusions of citrate-anticoagulated blood. (Gentamicin label, Drug interactions)
Antibiotics Drugs which may enhance the neuromuscular blocking action of nondepolarizing agents such as Rocuronium Bromide Injection include certain antibiotics (e.g., aminoglycosides; vancomycin; tetracyclines; bacitracin; polymyxins; colistin; and sodium colistimethate). (Rocuronium label, Drug interactions)
The possibility of these phenomena occurring in man should be considered if aminoglycosides are administered by any route to patients receiving anesthetics, or to patients receiving neuro-muscular blocking agents, such as succinylcholine, tubocurarine, or decamethonium, or in patients receiving massive transfusions of citrate-anticoagulated blood. (Gentamicin label, Drug interactions)
Caution should be exercised when using agents (e.g., aminoglycosides and amphotericin B) that are known to have a deleterious effect on renal function. (Sirolimus label, Warnings and precautions)
The possibility of these phenomena occurring in man should be considered if aminoglycosides are administered by any route to patients receiving anesthetics, or to patients receiving neuro-muscular blocking agents, such as succinylcholine, tubocurarine, or decamethonium, or in patients receiving massive transfusions of citrate-anticoagulated blood. (Gentamicin label, Drug interactions)
The risk for nephrotoxicity may increase when ASTAGRAF XL is concomitantly administered with CYP3A inhibitors (by increasing tacrolimus whole blood concentrations) or drugs associated with nephrotoxicity (e.g., aminoglycosides, ganciclovir, amphotericin B, cisplatin, nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitors, protease inhibitors). (Tacrolimus label, Warnings and precautions)
Some examples include, but are not limited to, acyclovir, cidofovir, ganciclovir, valacyclovir, valganciclovir, aminoglycosides (e.g., gentamicin), and high-dose or multiple NSAIDs [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ]. (Tenofovir label, Drug interactions)
• Aminoglycosides: May lower serum calcium for prolonged periods ( 7.1 ) (Zoledronic acid label, Drug interactions)
Minor mentions (14)
UNASYN and aminoglycosides should not be reconstituted together due to the in vitro inactivation of aminoglycosides by the ampicillin component of UNASYN. (Ampicillin and sulbactam label, Drug interactions)
Closely evaluate the renal function of patients Examples: Aminoglycosides, amphotericin B, systemic bacitracin, cisplatin, cyclosporine, foscarnet, or parenteral vancomycin Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors Clinical Impact: The hyponatremic and hypotensive effects of ACE inhibitors may be diminished by the concomitant administration of aspirin due… (Butalbital, aspirin, caffeine, and codeine label, Drug interactions)
If neuromuscular blockade occurs, calcium salts may reverse it. (Gentamicin label, Drug interactions)
If neuromuscular blockade occurs, calcium salts may reverse it. (Gentamicin label, Drug interactions)
Drug Interactions Certain other antibiotics (aminoglycosides and polymyxin) have also been reported to interfere with the nerve transmission at the neuromuscular junction. (Colistimethate label, Drug interactions)
An in vitro interaction study between gentamicin and cytarabine showed a cytarabine related antagonism for the susceptibility of K. pneumoniae strains. (Cytarabine label, Drug interactions)
If neuromuscular blockade occurs, calcium salts may reverse it. (Gentamicin label, Drug interactions)
If neuromuscular blockade occurs, calcium salts may reverse it. (Gentamicin label, Drug interactions)
If neuromuscular blockade occurs, calcium salts may reverse it. (Gentamicin label, Drug interactions)
If neuromuscular blockade occurs, calcium salts may reverse it. (Gentamicin label, Drug interactions)
If neuromuscular blockade occurs, calcium salts may reverse it. (Gentamicin label, Drug interactions)
Gentamicin Animal data have suggested the possibility of interaction between perindopril and gentamicin. (Perindopril label, Drug interactions)
Aminoglycoside antibiotics, local and some general anesthetics, antiarrhythmic agents, and other drugs that interfere with neuromuscular transmission should be used cautiously, if at all. (Pyridostigmine label, Drug interactions)
The following antibiotics have been associated with various degrees of paralysis: aminoglycosides (such as neomycin, streptomycin, kanamycin, gentamicin, and dihydrostreptomycin); tetracyclines; bacitracin; polymyxin B; colistin; and sodium colistimethate. (Vecuronium label, Precautions)
No significant interaction reported (3)
…assess the need for additional doses of Cisatracurium Besylate Injection, and to determine whether adjustments need to be made to the dose with subsequent administration. † Examples: aminoglycosides, tetracyclines, bacitracin, polymyxins, lincomycin, clindamycin, colistin, sodium colistimethate Drug or Drug Class Clinical Implications * Succinylcholine The use of… (Cisatracurium label, Drug interactions)
- ProbenecidNo interaction
Probenecid does not affect renal tubular transport of gentamicin. (Gentamicin label, Drug interactions)
- Probenecid and colchicineNo interaction
Probenecid does not affect renal tubular transport of gentamicin. (Gentamicin label, Drug interactions)
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