Drug search by name

Cimetidine Tablets and Melphalan Injection

Determining the interaction of Cimetidine Tablets and Melphalan Injection and the possibility of their joint administration.

Check result:

Cimetidine Tablets <> Melphalan Injection

Relevance: 15.08.2022 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:

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 oral absorption of melphalan may be reduced by concomitant use of cimetidine. The clinical significance of this interaction is unknown.

References

Sviland L, Robinson A, Proctor SJ, Bateman DN "Interaction of cimetidine with oral melphalen: a pharmacokinetic study." Cancer Chemother Pharmacol 20 (1987): 173-5

Cimetidine Tablets

Generic Name: cimetidine

Brand name: Tagamet HB, Tagamet

Synonyms: Cimetidine

What is Cimetidine Tablets?

Melphalan Injection

Generic Name: melphalan

Brand name: Alkeran, Alkeran IV, Evomela

Synonyms: Melphalan (oral/injection), Melphalan

What is Melphalan Injection?

+ Add a drug Remove all

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.

The list of popular interactions