Drug interactions
Caspofungin + Dexamethasone
Severity: Moderate
Caspofungin and Dexamethasone: moderate interaction.
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Summary
Dexamethasone may reduce caspofungin concentrations and could weaken antifungal efficacy. Caspofungin labeling lists dexamethasone among inducers for which a higher dose may be considered.
What this interaction means in plain words
Caspofungin and Dexamethasone can affect each other. The combination is often manageable, but it may need a change of dose, a change of timing, or extra checks while both are taken.
Caspofungin belongs to Anti Fungals; Dexamethasone belongs to Endocrine.
Why it happens
Proposed induction of caspofungin clearance (via hepatic uptake or metabolism pathways) by dexamethasone; the exact mechanism is not firmly established.
What to do
Consider a caspofungin maintenance dose of 70 mg daily in adults if the response is inadequate, and monitor clinical response.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Should I take them at different times of day?
- Does the dose of either medicine need to change?
- Is there anything I should avoid, such as alcohol or certain foods, while on both?
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Other interactions of Caspofungin
- Apalutamide + Caspofungin Moderate
- Carbamazepine + Caspofungin Moderate
- Caspofungin + Cyclosporin Moderate
- Caspofungin + Cyclosporine Moderate
- Caspofungin + Efavirenz Moderate
- Caspofungin + Fosphenytoin Moderate
Other interactions of Dexamethasone
- Bcg vaccine live + Dexamethasone Contraindicated
- Dexamethasone + Mifepristone Contraindicated
- Dexamethasone + Rilpivirine Contraindicated
- Dexamethasone + Smallpox vaccine live Contraindicated
- Dexamethasone + Varicella virus vaccine live Contraindicated
- Dexamethasone + Yellow fever vaccine Contraindicated
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Caspofungin with Dexamethasone?
MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Caspofungin and Dexamethasone can affect each other. The combination is often manageable, but it may need a change of dose, a change of timing, or extra checks while both are taken. Dexamethasone may reduce caspofungin concentrations and could weaken antifungal efficacy. Caspofungin labeling lists dexamethasone among inducers for which a higher dose may be considered.
How serious is the interaction between Caspofungin and Dexamethasone?
MediHelp rates it moderate, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Consider a caspofungin maintenance dose of 70 mg daily in adults if the response is inadequate, and monitor clinical response.
What other medicines interact with Caspofungin?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Caspofungin with, for example, Apalutamide, Carbamazepine, Cyclosporin. The full list is on the Caspofungin page.
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