Probenecid
- Side Effects, Precautions, and Contraindications
What side effects can
Probenecid
cause?
- Stomach upset (nausea, vomiting)
- Take with food to reduce the occurrence of this side effect
- Headache
- Sore gums
- Flushing (reddening of skin)
Before taking
Probenecid
, what precautions must I follow?
Inform your healthcare professional if:
- You are allergic to this medication or any of the other ingredients of this medication
- You are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding
- You are taking any other medications, including supplements, traditional medications and herbal remedies.
- Medical conditions such as blood disorder, uric acid kidney stone, kidney disease, G6PD (Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase) deficiency or peptic ulcer
What food or medicine must I avoid when I take
Probenecid
?
For patients taking methotrexate, probenecid may increase the effects of methotrexate in the body. Do inform your healthcare provider for further instructions if you are taking methotrexate.
Reducing purine rich food such as red meat (eg beef), alcohol, organ meat (eg liver,kidney), shellfish, anchovies, sardine. The list is not exhaustive, do seek further advice from your healthcare provider
