Drug interactions
Dexamethasone + Ethinyl estradiol-drospirenone
Severity: Minor
Dexamethasone and Ethinyl estradiol-drospirenone: minor interaction.
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Summary
Dexamethasone may modestly lower contraceptive steroid levels through enzyme induction, but the clinical effect is uncertain. Estrogens can also raise corticosteroid exposure by reducing clearance.
What this interaction means in plain words
Dexamethasone and Ethinyl estradiol-drospirenone 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; Ethinyl estradiol-drospirenone belongs to Endocrine.
Why it happens
Weak CYP3A4 induction by dexamethasone may increase estrogen metabolism.
What to do
No routine change is required for short courses; consider a backup method during prolonged high-dose therapy and monitor for breakthrough bleeding.
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 Ethinyl estradiol-drospirenone
- Ethinyl estradiol-drospirenone + Fezolinetant Contraindicated
- Ethinyl estradiol-drospirenone + Ombitasvir / paritaprevir / ritonavir Contraindicated
- Ethinyl estradiol-drospirenone + Ombitasvir / paritaprevir / ritonavir and dasabuvir Contraindicated
- Ethinyl estradiol-drospirenone + Tranexamic acid Contraindicated
- Aminocaproic acid + Ethinyl estradiol-drospirenone Major
- Amobarbital + Ethinyl estradiol-drospirenone Major
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- Dexamethasone + Varicella virus vaccine live Contraindicated
- Dexamethasone + Yellow fever vaccine Contraindicated
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Dexamethasone with Ethinyl estradiol-drospirenone?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Dexamethasone and Ethinyl estradiol-drospirenone 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 may modestly lower contraceptive steroid levels through enzyme induction, but the clinical effect is uncertain. Estrogens can also raise corticosteroid exposure by reducing clearance.
How serious is the interaction between Dexamethasone and Ethinyl estradiol-drospirenone?
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 change is required for short courses; consider a backup method during prolonged high-dose therapy and monitor for breakthrough bleeding.
What other medicines interact with Ethinyl estradiol-drospirenone?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Ethinyl estradiol-drospirenone with, for example, Fezolinetant, Ombitasvir / paritaprevir / ritonavir, Ombitasvir / paritaprevir / ritonavir and dasabuvir. The full list is on the Ethinyl estradiol-drospirenone page.
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