Amikacin and Cefoxitin interaction
Amikacin and Cefoxitin: the Cefoxitin prescribing label describes an interaction that usually calls for monitoring, a dose change, or spacing the doses.
Usually manageable with monitoring or a dose change. Tell your pharmacist you take both.
What the FDA labels say
From the Cefoxitin (Cefoxitin and Dextrose) label · effective 2019-07-29
Aminoglycosides: Increased potential of nephrotoxicity.
Aminoglycosides Increased nephrotoxicity has been reported following concomitant administration of cephalosporins and aminoglycoside antibacterials.
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