Probenecid Tablets and Rifadin
Determining the interaction of Probenecid Tablets and Rifadin 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:Probenecid may increase serum concentrations of rifampin, possibly by impairing hepatic uptake of rifampin. This effect appears to be inconsistent, occurring in some patients, but not in others.
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- Kenwright S, Levi AJ "Impairment of hepatic uptake of rifamycin antibiotics by probenicid, and its therapeutic implications." Lancet 21 (1973): 1401-5
Generic Name: probenecid
Brand name: Benemid
Synonyms: Probenecid
Generic Name: rifampin
Brand name: Rifadin, Rifadin IV, Rimactane
Synonyms: n.a.
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.
- Probenecid Tablets-Rifadin IV
- Probenecid Tablets-Rifadin IV Intravenous
- Probenecid Tablets-Rifamate
- Probenecid Tablets-Rifampin
- Probenecid Tablets-Rifampin and Isoniazid
- Probenecid Tablets-Rifampin Capsules
- Rifadin-Probiotic Formula (Bacillus Coagulans)
- Rifadin-Probucol
- Rifadin-Probuphine
- Rifadin-Procainamide
- Rifadin-Procainamide capsules
- Rifadin-Procainamide Hydrochloride