Drug interactions
Fludrocortisone + Lonapegsomatropin
Severity: Minor
Fludrocortisone and Lonapegsomatropin: minor interaction.
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Summary
Growth hormone inhibits 11-beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1, which can lower cortisol activation, so patients on glucocorticoid replacement may need higher doses after starting growth hormone. Fludrocortisone has predominantly mineralocorticoid activity, so the effect is mostly relevant to glucocorticoid replacement.
What this interaction means in plain words
Fludrocortisone and Lonapegsomatropin have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Fludrocortisone belongs to Endocrine; Lonapegsomatropin belongs to Endocrine.
Why it happens
Growth hormone inhibits 11-beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1, reducing local conversion of cortisone to cortisol.
What to do
Monitor for signs of adrenal insufficiency after starting lonapegsomatropin and adjust glucocorticoid replacement as needed.
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 Fludrocortisone
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Fludrocortisone with Lonapegsomatropin?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Fludrocortisone and Lonapegsomatropin have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Growth hormone inhibits 11-beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1, which can lower cortisol activation, so patients on glucocorticoid replacement may need higher doses after starting growth hormone. Fludrocortisone has predominantly mineralocorticoid activity, so the effect is mostly relevant to glucocorticoid replacement.
How serious is the interaction between Fludrocortisone and Lonapegsomatropin?
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 signs of adrenal insufficiency after starting lonapegsomatropin and adjust glucocorticoid replacement as needed.
What other medicines interact with Fludrocortisone?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Fludrocortisone with, for example, Mifepristone, Aldesleukin, Amphotericin b. The full list is on the Fludrocortisone page.
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