Drug interactions
Aspirin + Dexamethasone-tobramycin
Severity: Minor
Aspirin and Dexamethasone-tobramycin: minor interaction.
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Summary
Corticosteroids and aspirin both injure the gastric mucosa, so combined use raises the risk of ulcers and GI bleeding. With ophthalmic dexamethasone-tobramycin the systemic exposure is minimal and the risk is low.
What this interaction means in plain words
Aspirin and Dexamethasone-tobramycin 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
Additive gastrointestinal mucosal injury from aspirin prostaglandin inhibition and corticosteroid effects.
What to do
No action for topical ophthalmic use. With systemic steroid, consider a proton pump inhibitor and monitor for GI bleeding.
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 Aspirin with Dexamethasone-tobramycin?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Aspirin and Dexamethasone-tobramycin 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 and aspirin both injure the gastric mucosa, so combined use raises the risk of ulcers and GI bleeding. With ophthalmic dexamethasone-tobramycin the systemic exposure is minimal and the risk is low.
How serious is the interaction between Aspirin and Dexamethasone-tobramycin?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: No action for topical ophthalmic use. With systemic steroid, consider a proton pump inhibitor and monitor for GI bleeding.
What other medicines interact with Dexamethasone-tobramycin?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Dexamethasone-tobramycin with, for example, Capreomycin, Carboplatin, Ciprofloxacin. The full list is on the Dexamethasone-tobramycin page.
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