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Dexamethasone-neomycin-polymyxin + Ribociclib

Severity: Moderate

Dexamethasone-neomycin-polymyxin and Ribociclib: moderate interaction.

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For healthcare professionals — reference only. This page is a brief summary, not medical advice and not a substitute for official labeling or clinical judgement. Always verify before prescribing or dispensing.

Summary

Ribociclib inhibits CYP3A4 and may increase systemic dexamethasone exposure, raising corticosteroid adverse effects. Relevance is greatest with systemic dosing.

What this interaction means in plain words

Dexamethasone-neomycin-polymyxin and Ribociclib can affect each other. The combination is often manageable, but it may need a change of dose, a change of timing, or extra checks while both are taken.

Dexamethasone-neomycin-polymyxin belongs to Anti Bacterial; Ribociclib belongs to Oncology.

Evidence level: Low

Why it happens

Ribociclib inhibits CYP3A4, reducing dexamethasone metabolism.

What to do

Monitor for corticosteroid adverse effects such as hyperglycemia and consider lowering the dexamethasone dose.

What to ask your pharmacist

  • Should I take them at different times of day?
  • Does the dose of either medicine need to change?
  • Is there anything I should avoid, such as alcohol or certain foods, while on both?

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Frequently asked questions

Can I take Dexamethasone-neomycin-polymyxin with Ribociclib?

MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Dexamethasone-neomycin-polymyxin and Ribociclib can affect each other. The combination is often manageable, but it may need a change of dose, a change of timing, or extra checks while both are taken. Ribociclib inhibits CYP3A4 and may increase systemic dexamethasone exposure, raising corticosteroid adverse effects. Relevance is greatest with systemic dosing.

How serious is the interaction between Dexamethasone-neomycin-polymyxin and Ribociclib?

MediHelp rates it moderate, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Monitor for corticosteroid adverse effects such as hyperglycemia and consider lowering the dexamethasone dose.

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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