Drug interactions
Dexamethasone + Elagolix
Severity: Minor
Dexamethasone and Elagolix: minor interaction.
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Summary
Elagolix is a weak to moderate CYP3A4 inducer and can lower dexamethasone concentrations. The corticosteroid effect may be reduced.
What this interaction means in plain words
Dexamethasone and Elagolix have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Dexamethasone belongs to Endocrine; Elagolix belongs to Musculoskeletal.
Why it happens
Elagolix induces CYP3A4, increasing dexamethasone metabolism.
What to do
Monitor clinical response to dexamethasone and increase the dose if needed.
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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- Dexamethasone + Varicella virus vaccine live Contraindicated
- Dexamethasone + Yellow fever vaccine Contraindicated
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- Elagolix + Erythromycin Major
- Elagolix + Ethinyl estradiol-drospirenone Major
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Dexamethasone with Elagolix?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Dexamethasone and Elagolix have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Elagolix is a weak to moderate CYP3A4 inducer and can lower dexamethasone concentrations. The corticosteroid effect may be reduced.
How serious is the interaction between Dexamethasone and Elagolix?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Monitor clinical response to dexamethasone and increase the dose if needed.
What other medicines interact with Dexamethasone?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Dexamethasone with, for example, Bcg vaccine live, Mifepristone, Rilpivirine. The full list is on the Dexamethasone page.
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