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Imipenem + Cilastatin interactions

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Medicines

33 documented

Medicines documented to interact with Imipenem + Cilastatin, worst severity first.
MedicineSeverityMechanismEffectSources
Bupropion HydrochlorideMajorSynergyThe use of bupropion is associated with a dose-related risk of seizures. The risk may be further increased when coadministered with selective serotonin…19 sources — open the full entry
Dextromethorphan + BupropionMajorSynergyThe use of bupropion is associated with a dose-related risk of seizures. The risk may be further increased when coadministered with selective serotonin…19 sources — open the full entry
IohexolMajorSynergyIntrathecal administration of iodinated contrast media may induce seizures. Although clinical data are generally lacking, there may be a theoretical risk of…5 sources — open the full entry
IopamidolMajorSynergyIntrathecal administration of iodinated contrast media may induce seizures. Although clinical data are generally lacking, there may be a theoretical risk of…5 sources — open the full entry
Paracetamol + Tramadol HydrochlorideMajorSynergyThe risk of seizures may be increased during coadministration of tramadol with any substance that can reduce the seizure threshold, such as selective serotonin…8 sources — open the full entry
Sodium ValproateMajorOthersCoadministration with carbapenem antibiotics may substantially decrease the serum concentrations of valproic acid (VPA) and increase the risk of breakthrough…36 sources — open the full entry
Tramadol HydrochlorideMajorSynergyThe risk of seizures may be increased during coadministration of tramadol with any substance that can reduce the seizure threshold, such as selective serotonin…8 sources — open the full entry
AminophyllineModerateSynergySome case reports suggest an increased risk of seizures when theophylline and imipenem are coadministered. The mechanism is unknown. Patients receiving large…4 sources — open the full entry
Cyclosporine (Oral)ModerateSynergyLimited data suggest that the neurotoxic effects of imipenem and cyclosporine may be additive. The mechanism is unknown but may be due to additive CNS effects.16 sources — open the full entry
Cyproterone Acetate + Ethinyl EstradiolModerateAntagonismRECOMMENDED: The effectiveness of estrogen-containing oral contraceptives may be impaired by concomitant treatment with antimicrobial agents. Most…38 sources — open the full entry
Dienogest + Estradiol ValerateModerateAntagonismRECOMMENDED: The effectiveness of estrogen-containing oral contraceptives may be impaired by concomitant treatment with antimicrobial agents. Most…38 sources — open the full entry
Drospirenone + EstradiolModerateAntagonismRECOMMENDED: The effectiveness of estrogen-containing oral contraceptives may be impaired by concomitant treatment with antimicrobial agents. Most…38 sources — open the full entry
Drospirenone + Ethinyl Estradiol0.02 mg0.03 mgModerateAntagonismRECOMMENDED: The effectiveness of estrogen-containing oral contraceptives may be impaired by concomitant treatment with antimicrobial agents. Most…38 sources — open the full entry
Drospirenone + Ethinyl Estradiol + LevomefolateModerateAntagonismRECOMMENDED: The effectiveness of estrogen-containing oral contraceptives may be impaired by concomitant treatment with antimicrobial agents. Most…38 sources — open the full entry
Entecavir MonohydrateModerateExcretionCoadministration of entecavir with another drug that is also eliminated by active tubular secretion may result in increased plasma concentrations of one or…2 sources — open the full entry
Estradiolbasevaginal creamModerateAntagonismRECOMMENDED: The effectiveness of estrogen-containing oral contraceptives may be impaired by concomitant treatment with antimicrobial agents. Most…38 sources — open the full entry
Estradiol + DydrogesteroneModerateAntagonismRECOMMENDED: The effectiveness of estrogen-containing oral contraceptives may be impaired by concomitant treatment with antimicrobial agents. Most…38 sources — open the full entry
Estradiol Hemihydrate + Progesterone MicronizedModerateAntagonismRECOMMENDED: The effectiveness of estrogen-containing oral contraceptives may be impaired by concomitant treatment with antimicrobial agents. Most…38 sources — open the full entry
Estradiol ValerateModerateAntagonismRECOMMENDED: The effectiveness of estrogen-containing oral contraceptives may be impaired by concomitant treatment with antimicrobial agents. Most…38 sources — open the full entry
Ethinyl Estradiol + Desogestrel0.02 mg0.03 mgModerateAntagonismRECOMMENDED: The effectiveness of estrogen-containing oral contraceptives may be impaired by concomitant treatment with antimicrobial agents. Most…38 sources — open the full entry
Ethinyl Estradiol + GestodeneModerateAntagonismRECOMMENDED: The effectiveness of estrogen-containing oral contraceptives may be impaired by concomitant treatment with antimicrobial agents. Most…38 sources — open the full entry
Ethinyl Estradiol + Levonorgestrel + Ferrous FumarateModerateAntagonismRECOMMENDED: The effectiveness of estrogen-containing oral contraceptives may be impaired by concomitant treatment with antimicrobial agents. Most…38 sources — open the full entry
Ethinyl Estradiol + Lynestrenol0.0375 mg0.05 mgModerateAntagonismRECOMMENDED: The effectiveness of estrogen-containing oral contraceptives may be impaired by concomitant treatment with antimicrobial agents. Most…38 sources — open the full entry
Fluphenazine + NortriptylineModerateSynergyThe risk of seizures may be increased during coadministration of fluphenazine with any substance that can reduce the seizure threshold, such as aminophylline…2 sources — open the full entry
Fluphenazine DecanoateModerateSynergyThe risk of seizures may be increased during coadministration of fluphenazine with any substance that can reduce the seizure threshold, such as aminophylline…2 sources — open the full entry
GanciclovirModerateSynergyAccording to the product labeling for ganciclovir and imipenem-cilastatin, generalized seizures have occurred in patients receiving these agents together. The…4 sources — open the full entry
Mycophenolate MofetilModerateAbsorptionTheoretically, drugs that alter the gastrointestinal flora (e.g., antibiotics) may reduce the oral bioavailability of mycophenolic acid products. Some…3 sources — open the full entry
Mycophenolic acidModerateAbsorptionTheoretically, drugs that alter the gastrointestinal flora (e.g., antibiotics) may reduce the oral bioavailability of mycophenolic acid products. Some…3 sources — open the full entry
Norgestrel + Ethinyl Estradiol + Ferrous FumarateModerateAntagonismRECOMMENDED: The effectiveness of estrogen-containing oral contraceptives may be impaired by concomitant treatment with antimicrobial agents. Most…38 sources — open the full entry
PemetrexedModerateExcretionCoadministration with drugs that are eliminated by active tubular secretion may delay and/or decrease the clearance of pemetrexed. The mechanism is competitive…1 sources — open the full entry
Relugolix + Estradiol + NorethindroneModerateAntagonismRECOMMENDED: The effectiveness of estrogen-containing oral contraceptives may be impaired by concomitant treatment with antimicrobial agents. Most…38 sources — open the full entry
TheophyllineModerateSynergySome case reports suggest an increased risk of seizures when theophylline and imipenem are coadministered. The mechanism is unknown. Patients receiving large…4 sources — open the full entry
Warfarin SodiumModerateSynergyAnti-bacterial agents may potentiate the anticoagulant effects of orally administered vitamin K antagonists, including warfarin. Possible mechanisms include…38 sources — open the full entry

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