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Acyclovir Buccal Tablets and Canasa Pac rectal

Determining the interaction of Acyclovir Buccal Tablets and Canasa Pac rectal and the possibility of their joint administration.

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Acyclovir Buccal Tablets <> Canasa Pac rectal
Relevance: 04.01.2023 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

In the database of official manuals used in the service creation an interaction registered by statistical results of studies was found, which can either lead to negative consequences for the patient health or strengthen a mutual positive effect. A doctor should be consulted to address the issue of joint drug administration.

Consumer:

Mesalamine may occasionally cause kidney problems, and combining it with other medications that can also affect the kidney such as acyclovir may increase that risk. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns. Your doctor may be able to prescribe alternatives that do not interact, or you may need a dose adjustment or more frequent monitoring to safely use both medications. You should seek medical attention if you experience signs and symptoms that may suggest kidney damage such as nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, increased or decreased urination, sudden weight gain or weight loss, fluid retention, swelling, shortness of breath, muscle cramps, tiredness, weakness, dizziness, confusion, and irregular heart rhythm. 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.

Professional:

MONITOR: Coadministration of 5-aminosalicylate with other nephrotoxic agents may increase the risk and severity of renal impairment due to additive effects on the kidney. The use of 5-aminosalicylate or its prodrugs has been associated with rare reports of renal impairment including minimal change nephropathy, acute and chronic interstitial nephritis, and renal failure. Animal studies have also shown the kidney to be the major target organ of 5-aminosalicylate toxicity. Renal lesions including granular and hyaline casts, tubular degeneration, tubular dilation, renal infarct, papillary edema, papillary necrosis, tubular necrosis, interstitial fibrosis, and interstitial nephritis have been observed with large doses.

MANAGEMENT: Caution is advised when 5-aminosalicylate preparations are prescribed to patients who have recently received or are receiving treatment with other potentially nephrotoxic agents (e.g., aminoglycosides; polypeptide, glycopeptide, and polymyxin antibiotics; amphotericin B; adefovir; cidofovir; foscarnet; cisplatin; deferasirox; gallium nitrate; lithium; certain immunosuppressants; intravenous bisphosphonates; intravenous pentamidine; high intravenous dosages of methotrexate; high dosages and/or chronic use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents). Renal function should be evaluated prior to and during 5-aminosalicylate therapy.

References
  • "Product Information. Canasa (mesalamine (5-aminosalicylic acid))." Axcan Scandipharm Inc, Birmingham, AL.
  • Schreiber S. Hamling J, Zehnter E, et al "Renal tubular dysfunction in patients with inflammatory bowel disease treated with aminosalicylate." Gut 40 (1997): 761-6
  • Novis BH, Korzets Z, Chen P, Bernheim J "Nephrotic syndrome after treatment with 5-aminosalicylic acid." Br Med J (Clin Res Ed) 296 (1988): 1442
  • "Product Information. Lialda (mesalamine (5-aminosalicylic acid))." Shire US Inc, Florence, KY.
Acyclovir Buccal Tablets

Generic Name: acyclovir

Brand name: Sitavig, Zovirax

Synonyms: Acyclovir, Acyclovir (Systemic)

Canasa Pac rectal

Generic Name: mesalamine

Brand name: Canasa, Canasa Pac, Rowasa, SfRowasa, Apriso, Asacol HD, Delzicol, Lialda, Pentasa

Synonyms: Canasa Pac (rectal)

In the course of checking the drug compatibility and interactions, data from the following reference sources was used: Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com.

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