Drug interactions
Dexamethasone + Sarecycline
Severity: Minor
Dexamethasone and Sarecycline: minor interaction.
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Summary
Sarecycline may inhibit P-glycoprotein in vitro, which could theoretically raise dexamethasone exposure. Systemic exposure to sarecycline is modest, so a clinically significant effect is unlikely.
What this interaction means in plain words
Dexamethasone and Sarecycline 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; Sarecycline belongs to Anti Bacterial.
Why it happens
Theoretical inhibition of P-glycoprotein-mediated dexamethasone efflux by sarecycline.
What to do
No routine dose change is needed; be aware of enhanced corticosteroid effects if prolonged dexamethasone therapy is given.
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
Other interactions of Sarecycline
- Acitretin + Sarecycline Contraindicated
- Isotretinoin + Sarecycline Major
- Sarecycline + Tretinoin Major
- Aluminum hydroxide + Sarecycline Moderate
- Calcium carbonate + Sarecycline Moderate
- Calcium + Sarecycline Moderate
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Dexamethasone with Sarecycline?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Dexamethasone and Sarecycline have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Sarecycline may inhibit P-glycoprotein in vitro, which could theoretically raise dexamethasone exposure. Systemic exposure to sarecycline is modest, so a clinically significant effect is unlikely.
How serious is the interaction between Dexamethasone and Sarecycline?
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 dose change is needed; be aware of enhanced corticosteroid effects if prolonged dexamethasone therapy is given.
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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