Drug interactions
Dexamethasone-tobramycin + Ponesimod
Severity: Minor
Dexamethasone-tobramycin and Ponesimod: minor interaction.
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Summary
Ponesimod lowers circulating lymphocytes, and systemic corticosteroids add to immunosuppression, which could raise infection risk. With topical dexamethasone-tobramycin the added effect is small.
What this interaction means in plain words
Dexamethasone-tobramycin and Ponesimod 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; Ponesimod belongs to Central Nervous System.
Why it happens
Additive immunosuppression from lymphocyte sequestration and corticosteroid effects, mainly with systemic steroid exposure.
What to do
No change is needed for topical use. With systemic dexamethasone, 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-tobramycin
Other interactions of Ponesimod
- Fingolimod + Ponesimod Contraindicated
- Ponesimod + Siponimod Contraindicated
- Amiodarone + Ponesimod Major
- Amisulpride + Ponesimod Major
- Anagrelide + Ponesimod Major
- Anti-thymocyte + Ponesimod Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Dexamethasone-tobramycin with Ponesimod?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Dexamethasone-tobramycin and Ponesimod have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Ponesimod lowers circulating lymphocytes, and systemic corticosteroids add to immunosuppression, which could raise infection risk. With topical dexamethasone-tobramycin the added effect is small.
How serious is the interaction between Dexamethasone-tobramycin and Ponesimod?
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 change is needed for topical use. With systemic dexamethasone, monitor for infection.
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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