Cefotaxime + Probenecid Interaction

Moderateinteraction on record

Description

Probenecid decreases renal tubular transfer of cefotaxime, reducing total clearance by approximately 50% and increasing plasma concentrations by approximately 80%. Avoid cefotaxime doses exceeding 6 grams/day in patients receiving probenecid.

Mechanism

Interference with renal tubular transfer of cefotaxime

Source: NLP:cefotaxime