Drug interactions
Antithrombin alfa + Dexamethasone
Severity: Minor
Antithrombin alfa and Dexamethasone: minor interaction.
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Summary
Corticosteroids can have variable effects on coagulation and may increase bleeding tendency through vascular fragility or GI ulceration. The effect on antithrombin activity is not well characterised.
What this interaction means in plain words
Antithrombin alfa 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
Mechanism not well established; possible corticosteroid effects on coagulability and vascular integrity.
What to do
Monitor coagulation parameters and signs of bleeding or thrombosis when used together.
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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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Antithrombin alfa with Dexamethasone?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Antithrombin alfa 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. Corticosteroids can have variable effects on coagulation and may increase bleeding tendency through vascular fragility or GI ulceration. The effect on antithrombin activity is not well characterised.
How serious is the interaction between Antithrombin alfa 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: Monitor coagulation parameters and signs of bleeding or thrombosis when used together.
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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