Drug interactions
Dexamethasone-tobramycin + Sarecycline
Severity: Minor
Dexamethasone-tobramycin and Sarecycline: minor interaction.
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Summary
Sarecycline is described as a weak P-glycoprotein inhibitor, which could marginally raise dexamethasone exposure. The clinical effect is expected to be small, particularly with a locally applied dexamethasone product.
What this interaction means in plain words
Dexamethasone-tobramycin and Sarecycline 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; Sarecycline belongs to Anti Bacterial.
Why it happens
Possible weak inhibition of P-glycoprotein efflux by sarecycline, slightly increasing dexamethasone exposure.
What to do
No routine change is needed; monitor for corticosteroid adverse effects if dexamethasone is used systemically over a long period.
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 Sarecycline
- Acitretin + Sarecycline Contraindicated
- Isotretinoin + Sarecycline Major
- Sarecycline + Tretinoin Major
- Aluminum hydroxide + Sarecycline Moderate
- Calcium carbonate + Sarecycline Moderate
- Calcium + Sarecycline Moderate
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Dexamethasone-tobramycin with Sarecycline?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Dexamethasone-tobramycin and Sarecycline have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Sarecycline is described as a weak P-glycoprotein inhibitor, which could marginally raise dexamethasone exposure. The clinical effect is expected to be small, particularly with a locally applied dexamethasone product.
How serious is the interaction between Dexamethasone-tobramycin and Sarecycline?
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 routine change is needed; monitor for corticosteroid adverse effects if dexamethasone is used systemically over a long period.
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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