Drug interactions
Dexamethasone + Vardenafil
Severity: Minor
Dexamethasone and Vardenafil: minor interaction.
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Summary
Dexamethasone is a weak-to-moderate CYP3A4 inducer and may reduce vardenafil exposure. Loss of effect is possible with prolonged or high-dose steroid use.
What this interaction means in plain words
Dexamethasone and Vardenafil 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; Vardenafil belongs to Genitourinary.
Why it happens
Dexamethasone-mediated CYP3A4 induction increases vardenafil clearance.
What to do
Monitor erectile response during prolonged dexamethasone therapy and adjust vardenafil within labeled limits 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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Other interactions of Vardenafil
- Amyl nitrite + Vardenafil Contraindicated
- Glyceryl trinitrate pr + Vardenafil Contraindicated
- Isosorbide dinitrate + Vardenafil Contraindicated
- Isosorbide mononitrate + Vardenafil Contraindicated
- Nicorandil + Vardenafil Contraindicated
- Nitroglycerin po + Vardenafil Contraindicated
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 Vardenafil?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Dexamethasone and Vardenafil 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 is a weak-to-moderate CYP3A4 inducer and may reduce vardenafil exposure. Loss of effect is possible with prolonged or high-dose steroid use.
How serious is the interaction between Dexamethasone and Vardenafil?
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 erectile response during prolonged dexamethasone therapy and adjust vardenafil within labeled limits if needed.
What other medicines interact with Vardenafil?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Vardenafil with, for example, Amyl nitrite, Glyceryl trinitrate pr, Isosorbide dinitrate. The full list is on the Vardenafil page.
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