Drug interactions
Anthrax vaccine + Dexamethasone
Severity: Minor
Anthrax vaccine and Dexamethasone: minor interaction.
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Summary
Anthrax vaccine is non-live, so there is no infection risk. High-dose or prolonged corticosteroid therapy may reduce the antibody response.
What this interaction means in plain words
Anthrax vaccine and Dexamethasone have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Why it happens
Corticosteroid immunosuppression may reduce antibody response to inactivated vaccines.
What to do
Vaccinate as indicated, ideally before or after a high-dose course; for post-exposure use, do not delay the vaccine.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Is there anything I should notice while taking both?
- Do I need to tell my doctor at the next visit?
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- Dexamethasone + Varicella virus vaccine live Contraindicated
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Anthrax vaccine with Dexamethasone?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Anthrax vaccine and Dexamethasone have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Anthrax vaccine is non-live, so there is no infection risk. High-dose or prolonged corticosteroid therapy may reduce the antibody response.
How serious is the interaction between Anthrax vaccine and Dexamethasone?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Vaccinate as indicated, ideally before or after a high-dose course; for post-exposure use, do not delay the vaccine.
What other medicines interact with Dexamethasone?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Dexamethasone with, for example, Bcg vaccine live, Mifepristone, Rilpivirine. The full list is on the Dexamethasone page.
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