Drug interactions
Budesonide-formoterol + Macimorelin
Severity: Minor
Budesonide-formoterol and Macimorelin: minor interaction.
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Summary
Glucocorticoids can alter growth hormone secretion and might affect the accuracy of the macimorelin growth hormone stimulation test. Inhaled budesonide has low systemic exposure, so the effect is uncertain.
What this interaction means in plain words
Budesonide-formoterol and Macimorelin 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-formoterol belongs to Respiratory; Macimorelin belongs to Endocrine.
Why it happens
Possible interference with pituitary growth hormone release; not firmly established for inhaled budesonide.
What to do
Interpret the macimorelin test with awareness of corticosteroid use, and follow labeling on washout of drugs affecting GH release where feasible.
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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Other interactions of Budesonide-formoterol
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Budesonide-formoterol with Macimorelin?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Budesonide-formoterol and Macimorelin have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Glucocorticoids can alter growth hormone secretion and might affect the accuracy of the macimorelin growth hormone stimulation test. Inhaled budesonide has low systemic exposure, so the effect is uncertain.
How serious is the interaction between Budesonide-formoterol and Macimorelin?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Interpret the macimorelin test with awareness of corticosteroid use, and follow labeling on washout of drugs affecting GH release where feasible.
What other medicines interact with Budesonide-formoterol?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Budesonide-formoterol with, for example, Adagrasib, Amiodarone, Amisulpride. The full list is on the Budesonide-formoterol page.
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