Drug interactions
Budesonide + Iloperidone
Severity: Minor
Budesonide and Iloperidone: minor interaction.
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Summary
Iloperidone has weak, time-dependent CYP3A inhibition that might slightly raise budesonide levels. Clinically relevant effects are unlikely.
What this interaction means in plain words
Budesonide and Iloperidone have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Budesonide belongs to Respiratory; Iloperidone belongs to Central Nervous System.
Why it happens
Weak time-dependent CYP3A inhibition may modestly reduce budesonide metabolism.
What to do
No routine action needed; be aware of possible corticosteroid adverse effects with prolonged oral budesonide.
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 Budesonide with Iloperidone?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Budesonide and Iloperidone have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Iloperidone has weak, time-dependent CYP3A inhibition that might slightly raise budesonide levels. Clinically relevant effects are unlikely.
How serious is the interaction between Budesonide and Iloperidone?
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 routine action needed; be aware of possible corticosteroid adverse effects with prolonged oral budesonide.
What other medicines interact with Budesonide?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Budesonide with, for example, Aldesleukin, Atazanavir, Bcg vaccine live. The full list is on the Budesonide page.
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