Drug interactions
Cortisone + Dronedarone
Severity: Minor
Cortisone and Dronedarone: minor interaction.
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Summary
Systemic corticosteroids may weakly induce CYP3A4 and slightly lower dronedarone levels. The clinical effect is probably small and is likely to matter mainly with prolonged high-dose therapy.
What this interaction means in plain words
Cortisone and Dronedarone have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Why it happens
Possible weak CYP3A4 induction by corticosteroids increasing dronedarone metabolism.
What to do
Usually no change is needed. Monitor rhythm control if prolonged high-dose corticosteroids are started.
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 Dronedarone
- Adagrasib + Dronedarone Contraindicated
- Amiodarone + Dronedarone Contraindicated
- Arsenic trioxide + Dronedarone Contraindicated
- Artemether / lumefantrine + Dronedarone Contraindicated
- Atazanavir + Dronedarone Contraindicated
- Azithromycin + Dronedarone Contraindicated
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Cortisone with Dronedarone?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Cortisone and Dronedarone have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Systemic corticosteroids may weakly induce CYP3A4 and slightly lower dronedarone levels. The clinical effect is probably small and is likely to matter mainly with prolonged high-dose therapy.
How serious is the interaction between Cortisone and Dronedarone?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Usually no change is needed. Monitor rhythm control if prolonged high-dose corticosteroids are started.
What other medicines interact with Dronedarone?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Dronedarone with, for example, Adagrasib, Amiodarone, Arsenic trioxide. The full list is on the Dronedarone page.
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