Drug interactions
Dexamethasone-tobramycin + Mesterolone
Severity: Minor
Dexamethasone-tobramycin and Mesterolone: minor interaction.
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Summary
Androgens and corticosteroids both promote sodium and water retention, so combined systemic use may increase edema. Topical dexamethasone makes this unlikely.
What this interaction means in plain words
Dexamethasone-tobramycin and Mesterolone 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-tobramycin belongs to Anti Bacterial; Mesterolone belongs to Endocrine.
Why it happens
Additive sodium and fluid retention from androgenic and corticosteroid effects.
What to do
Monitor for edema and weight gain with systemic steroids, especially in patients with heart, kidney or liver disease.
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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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Dexamethasone-tobramycin with Mesterolone?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Dexamethasone-tobramycin and Mesterolone have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Androgens and corticosteroids both promote sodium and water retention, so combined systemic use may increase edema. Topical dexamethasone makes this unlikely.
How serious is the interaction between Dexamethasone-tobramycin and Mesterolone?
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 for edema and weight gain with systemic steroids, especially in patients with heart, kidney or liver disease.
What other medicines interact with Dexamethasone-tobramycin?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Dexamethasone-tobramycin with, for example, Capreomycin, Carboplatin, Ciprofloxacin. The full list is on the Dexamethasone-tobramycin page.
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