Drug interactions
Dexamethasone + Human papillomavirus vaccine nonavalent
Severity: Minor
Dexamethasone and Human papillomavirus vaccine nonavalent: minor interaction.
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Summary
Corticosteroids at higher than physiologic doses may blunt the antibody response to vaccines. The HPV vaccine is non-live, so it is safe to give but protection may be reduced.
What this interaction means in plain words
Dexamethasone and Human papillomavirus vaccine nonavalent 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
Corticosteroid immunosuppression reduces vaccine-induced immune responses.
What to do
Give the vaccine when feasible before starting immunosuppressive doses or after dose reduction; do not withhold vaccination if timing cannot be changed.
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 Dexamethasone
- Bcg vaccine live + Dexamethasone Contraindicated
- Dexamethasone + Mifepristone Contraindicated
- Dexamethasone + Rilpivirine Contraindicated
- Dexamethasone + Smallpox vaccine live Contraindicated
- Dexamethasone + Varicella virus vaccine live Contraindicated
- Dexamethasone + Yellow fever vaccine Contraindicated
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Dexamethasone with Human papillomavirus vaccine nonavalent?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Dexamethasone and Human papillomavirus vaccine nonavalent 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 at higher than physiologic doses may blunt the antibody response to vaccines. The HPV vaccine is non-live, so it is safe to give but protection may be reduced.
How serious is the interaction between Dexamethasone and Human papillomavirus vaccine nonavalent?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Give the vaccine when feasible before starting immunosuppressive doses or after dose reduction; do not withhold vaccination if timing cannot be changed.
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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