Drug interactions
Cortisone + Propafenone
Severity: Minor
Cortisone and Propafenone: minor interaction.
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Summary
Corticosteroids are weak CYP3A4 inducers and could lower propafenone levels slightly. The effect on antiarrhythmic efficacy is not established and is unlikely to be important for most patients.
What this interaction means in plain words
Cortisone and Propafenone 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 induction of CYP3A4 metabolism of propafenone.
What to do
No routine adjustment is needed. Watch for breakthrough arrhythmia if prolonged high-dose corticosteroid therapy is 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 Propafenone
- Dofetilide + Propafenone Contraindicated
- Dronedarone + Propafenone Contraindicated
- Nilotinib + Propafenone Contraindicated
- Nirmatrelvir / ritonavir + Propafenone Contraindicated
- Nirmatrelvir + Propafenone Contraindicated
- Pimozide + Propafenone Contraindicated
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Cortisone with Propafenone?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Cortisone and Propafenone have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Corticosteroids are weak CYP3A4 inducers and could lower propafenone levels slightly. The effect on antiarrhythmic efficacy is not established and is unlikely to be important for most patients.
How serious is the interaction between Cortisone and Propafenone?
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 routine adjustment is needed. Watch for breakthrough arrhythmia if prolonged high-dose corticosteroid therapy is started.
What other medicines interact with Propafenone?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Propafenone with, for example, Dofetilide, Dronedarone, Nilotinib. The full list is on the Propafenone page.
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