Drug interactions
Bivalirudin + Dexamethasone
Severity: Minor
Bivalirudin and Dexamethasone: minor interaction.
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Summary
Corticosteroids may influence coagulation and vascular integrity, and high doses can irritate the gastric mucosa. Combined with bivalirudin, a direct thrombin inhibitor, bleeding risk may be somewhat increased, although the interaction is poorly documented.
What this interaction means in plain words
Bivalirudin 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
Possible additive bleeding risk through corticosteroid effects on mucosa and vessels; no established pharmacokinetic mechanism.
What to do
Monitor for bleeding and use ACT or aPTT as per bivalirudin protocols; INR is not a suitable parameter for bivalirudin.
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 Bivalirudin with Dexamethasone?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Bivalirudin 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 may influence coagulation and vascular integrity, and high doses can irritate the gastric mucosa. Combined with bivalirudin, a direct thrombin inhibitor, bleeding risk may be somewhat increased, although the interaction is poorly documented.
How serious is the interaction between Bivalirudin 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 for bleeding and use ACT or aPTT as per bivalirudin protocols; INR is not a suitable parameter for bivalirudin.
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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