Cefpodoxime and Probenecid and colchicine interaction
Cefpodoxime and Probenecid and colchicine: both prescribing labels describe 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 Cefpodoxime (Cefpodoxime Proxetil) label · effective 2026-06-04
Probenecid As with other beta-lactam antibiotics, renal excretion of cefpodoxime was inhibited by probenecid and resulted in an approximately 31% increase in AUC and 20% increase in peak cefpodoxime plasma levels.
From the Probenecid and colchicine label · effective 2026-01-27
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.
In the case of penicillin, or other beta-lactams, psychic disturbances have been reported.
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