Piperacillin-Tazobactam/Vancomycin Interactions
This information is generalized and not intended as specific medical advice. Consult your healthcare professional before taking or discontinuing any drug or commencing any course of treatment.
Medical warning:
Moderate. These medicines may cause some risk when taken together. Contact your healthcare professional (e.g. doctor or pharmacist) for more information.
How the interaction occurs:
Both of your medicines may damage your kidneys.
What might happen:
Taking these medicines together may increase the risk of damage to your kidneys.
What you should do about this interaction:
Make sure your healthcare professionals (e.g. doctor or pharmacist) know that you are taking these medicines together. Your doctor may want to adjust your medicines. Be sure to keep all laboratory appointments and let your doctor know if you notice a change in the amount of urine you are making.Your healthcare professionals may already be aware of this interaction and may be monitoring you for it. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines before checking with them first.
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