Drug interactions
Fludrocortisone + Mesalamine
Severity: Minor
Fludrocortisone and Mesalamine: minor interaction.
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Summary
Corticosteroids may increase renal clearance of salicylates, which could slightly lower mesalamine levels. The effect is theoretical for mesalamine and unlikely to be clinically significant.
What this interaction means in plain words
Fludrocortisone and Mesalamine 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; Mesalamine belongs to Gastrointestinal Tract.
Why it happens
Corticosteroids may increase renal clearance of salicylate; effect on mesalamine is theoretical.
What to do
No adjustment is needed. Monitor colitis control if the steroid dose changes.
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 Mesalamine
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Fludrocortisone with Mesalamine?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Fludrocortisone and Mesalamine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Corticosteroids may increase renal clearance of salicylates, which could slightly lower mesalamine levels. The effect is theoretical for mesalamine and unlikely to be clinically significant.
How serious is the interaction between Fludrocortisone and Mesalamine?
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 adjustment is needed. Monitor colitis control if the steroid dose changes.
What other medicines interact with Mesalamine?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Mesalamine with, for example, Measles mumps rubella and varicella vaccine live, Varicella virus vaccine live, Aceclofenac. The full list is on the Mesalamine page.
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