Drug interactions
Budesonide + Loratadine
Severity: Minor
Budesonide and Loratadine: minor interaction.
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Summary
Budesonide is not a clinically meaningful CYP3A4 inducer at usual doses, and loratadine is not a relevant P-glycoprotein inhibitor. No clinically important change in exposure to either drug is expected.
What this interaction means in plain words
Budesonide and Loratadine 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; Loratadine belongs to Respiratory.
Why it happens
Theoretical CYP3A4 and P-glycoprotein effects only; not established clinically.
What to do
No action is required; treat according to the clinical response.
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 Loratadine?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Budesonide and Loratadine 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 is not a clinically meaningful CYP3A4 inducer at usual doses, and loratadine is not a relevant P-glycoprotein inhibitor. No clinically important change in exposure to either drug is expected.
How serious is the interaction between Budesonide and Loratadine?
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 is required; treat according to the clinical response.
What other medicines interact with Loratadine?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Loratadine with, for example, Acrivastine, Amobarbital, Fentanyl. The full list is on the Loratadine page.
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