Drug interactions
Dexamethasone-neomycin-polymyxin + Ozanimod
Severity: Minor
Dexamethasone-neomycin-polymyxin and Ozanimod: minor interaction.
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Summary
Ozanimod reduces circulating lymphocytes, and systemic corticosteroids add immunosuppression, raising infection risk. Topical use of this product contributes little systemic immunosuppression.
What this interaction means in plain words
Dexamethasone-neomycin-polymyxin and Ozanimod 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-neomycin-polymyxin belongs to Anti Bacterial; Ozanimod belongs to Central Nervous System.
Why it happens
Additive immunosuppression: S1P receptor modulation sequesters lymphocytes while corticosteroids suppress immune function.
What to do
No action is needed for topical use. With prolonged systemic steroids, monitor for infection.
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-neomycin-polymyxin
- Dexamethasone-neomycin-polymyxin + Ketorolac Major
- Dexamethasone-neomycin-polymyxin + Lapatinib Major
- Dexamethasone-neomycin-polymyxin + Levofloxacin Major
- Dexamethasone-neomycin-polymyxin + Mifepristone Major
- Dexamethasone-neomycin-polymyxin + Moxifloxacin Major
- Aldesleukin + Dexamethasone-neomycin-polymyxin Moderate
Other interactions of Ozanimod
- Isocarboxazid + Ozanimod Contraindicated
- Linezolid + Ozanimod Contraindicated
- Ozanimod + Phenelzine Contraindicated
- Ozanimod + Procarbazine Contraindicated
- Ozanimod + Rasagiline Contraindicated
- Ozanimod + Safinamide Contraindicated
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Dexamethasone-neomycin-polymyxin with Ozanimod?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Dexamethasone-neomycin-polymyxin and Ozanimod have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Ozanimod reduces circulating lymphocytes, and systemic corticosteroids add immunosuppression, raising infection risk. Topical use of this product contributes little systemic immunosuppression.
How serious is the interaction between Dexamethasone-neomycin-polymyxin and Ozanimod?
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 action is needed for topical use. With prolonged systemic steroids, monitor for infection.
What other medicines interact with Dexamethasone-neomycin-polymyxin?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Dexamethasone-neomycin-polymyxin with, for example, Ketorolac, Lapatinib, Levofloxacin. The full list is on the Dexamethasone-neomycin-polymyxin page.
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