Drug interactions
Clotrimazole + Methylprednisolone
Severity: Minor
Clotrimazole and Methylprednisolone: minor interaction.
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Summary
Topical or lozenge clotrimazole has minimal systemic absorption, so a clinically relevant interaction with methylprednisolone is unlikely.
What this interaction means in plain words
Clotrimazole and Methylprednisolone have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Clotrimazole belongs to Anti Fungals; Methylprednisolone belongs to Endocrine.
Why it happens
Theoretical P-glycoprotein effect with negligible systemic exposure.
What to do
No action needed for topical or local use of clotrimazole.
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 Methylprednisolone
- Bcg vaccine live + Methylprednisolone Contraindicated
- Measles mumps and rubella vaccine live + Methylprednisolone Contraindicated
- Measles mumps rubella and varicella vaccine live + Methylprednisolone Contraindicated
- Measles vaccine + Methylprednisolone Contraindicated
- Methylprednisolone + Mifepristone Contraindicated
- Methylprednisolone + Rubella vaccine Contraindicated
Other interactions of Clotrimazole
- Clotrimazole + Lomitapide Major
- Clotrimazole + Mavacamten Major
- Clotrimazole + Mobocertinib Major
- Clotrimazole + Voclosporin Major
- Bosutinib + Clotrimazole Moderate
- Cannabidiol + Clotrimazole Moderate
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Clotrimazole with Methylprednisolone?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Clotrimazole and Methylprednisolone have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Topical or lozenge clotrimazole has minimal systemic absorption, so a clinically relevant interaction with methylprednisolone is unlikely.
How serious is the interaction between Clotrimazole and Methylprednisolone?
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 needed for topical or local use of clotrimazole.
What other medicines interact with Methylprednisolone?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Methylprednisolone with, for example, Bcg vaccine live, Measles mumps and rubella vaccine live, Measles mumps rubella and varicella vaccine live. The full list is on the Methylprednisolone page.
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