Drug interactions
Armodafinil + Triamcinolone acetonide injectable
Severity: Minor
Armodafinil and Triamcinolone acetonide injectable: minor interaction.
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Summary
Triamcinolone is metabolised by CYP3A4, so armodafinil may reduce corticosteroid exposure. The effect is expected to be small and clinically minor with injected depot use.
What this interaction means in plain words
Armodafinil and Triamcinolone acetonide injectable 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
Weak CYP3A4 induction by armodafinil increases triamcinolone clearance.
What to do
Monitor for reduced anti-inflammatory effect. No dose adjustment is usually needed.
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 Armodafinil with Triamcinolone acetonide injectable?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Armodafinil and Triamcinolone acetonide injectable have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Triamcinolone is metabolised by CYP3A4, so armodafinil may reduce corticosteroid exposure. The effect is expected to be small and clinically minor with injected depot use.
How serious is the interaction between Armodafinil and Triamcinolone acetonide injectable?
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 for reduced anti-inflammatory effect. No dose adjustment is usually needed.
What other medicines interact with Armodafinil?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Armodafinil with, for example, Avapritinib, Elacestrant, Elbasvir / grazoprevir. The full list is on the Armodafinil page.
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