Interações medicamentosas
Caspofungin + Dexamethasone
Gravidade: Moderada
Caspofungin and Dexamethasone: moderate interaction.
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Resumo
Dexamethasone may reduce caspofungin concentrations and could weaken antifungal efficacy. Caspofungin labeling lists dexamethasone among inducers for which a higher dose may be considered.
O que esta interação significa em palavras simples
Caspofungin and Dexamethasone can affect each other. The combination is often manageable, but it may need a change of dose, a change of timing, or extra checks while both are taken.
Caspofungin belongs to Anti Fungals; Dexamethasone belongs to Endocrine.
Por que acontece
Proposed induction of caspofungin clearance (via hepatic uptake or metabolism pathways) by dexamethasone; the exact mechanism is not firmly established.
O que fazer
Consider a caspofungin maintenance dose of 70 mg daily in adults if the response is inadequate, and monitor clinical response.
O que perguntar ao farmacêutico
- Should I take them at different times of day?
- Does the dose of either medicine need to change?
- Is there anything I should avoid, such as alcohol or certain foods, while on both?
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Outras interações de Caspofungin
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- Caspofungin + Efavirenz Moderada
- Caspofungin + Fosphenytoin Moderada
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Perguntas frequentes
Can I take Caspofungin with Dexamethasone?
MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Caspofungin and Dexamethasone can affect each other. The combination is often manageable, but it may need a change of dose, a change of timing, or extra checks while both are taken. Dexamethasone may reduce caspofungin concentrations and could weaken antifungal efficacy. Caspofungin labeling lists dexamethasone among inducers for which a higher dose may be considered.
How serious is the interaction between Caspofungin and Dexamethasone?
MediHelp rates it moderate, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Consider a caspofungin maintenance dose of 70 mg daily in adults if the response is inadequate, and monitor clinical response.
What other medicines interact with Caspofungin?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Caspofungin with, for example, Apalutamide, Carbamazepine, Cyclosporin. The full list is on the Caspofungin page.
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