Cimetidine Injection and Rimantadine
Determining the interaction of Cimetidine Injection and Rimantadine and the possibility of their joint administration.
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:Consumer information for this minor interaction is not currently available. Some minor drug interactions may not be clinically relevant in all patients. Minor drug interactions do not usually cause harm or require a change in therapy. However, your healthcare provider can determine if adjustments to your medications are needed.
Professional:The concomitant administration of cimetidine and rimantadine resulted in a 18% decrease in the total body clearance of rimantadine. No changes were observed in the rate of absorption or renal clearance of rimantadine. The clinical significance of this interaction is unknown, but no alteration in therapy appears to be necessary.
- Holazo AA, Choma N, Brown SY, Lee LF, Wills RJ "Effect of cimetidine on the disposition of rimantidine in healthy subjects." Antimicrob Agents Chemother 33 (1989): 820-3
Generic Name: cimetidine
Brand name: Tagamet HB, Tagamet
Synonyms: Cimetidine
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.
- Cimetidine Injection-Rimantadine Hydrochloride
- Cimetidine Injection-Rimexolone
- Cimetidine Injection-Rimexolone Ophthalmic
- Cimetidine Injection-Rimso-50
- Cimetidine Injection-Rinvoq
- Cimetidine Injection-Riociguat
- Rimantadine-Cimetidine Oral Solution
- Rimantadine-Cimetidine Sodium Chloride
- Rimantadine-Cimetidine Tablets
- Rimantadine-Cimzia
- Rimantadine-Cimzia (Certolizumab Prefilled Syringes)
- Rimantadine-Cimzia (Certolizumab Vials)