Cortef Oral Suspension and Digoxin Oral Solution
Determining the interaction of Cortef Oral Suspension and Digoxin Oral Solution and the possibility of their joint administration.
In the database of official manuals used in the service creation an interaction registered by statistical results of studies was found, which can either lead to negative consequences for the patient health or strengthen a mutual positive effect. A doctor should be consulted to address the issue of joint drug administration.
Consumer:Before using hydrocortisone, tell your doctor if you also use digoxin. You may need a dose adjustment or special tests in order to safely take both medications together. This combination may cause increased blood pressure, irregular heartbeats, light "halos" around objects, green or yellow vision, fatigue, swollen hands, feet, or ankles (fluid retention). If you take both medications together, tell your doctor if you have any of these symptoms. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
Professional:MONITOR: Systemically administered corticosteroids may induce hypokalemia and possibly increase the risk of digoxin toxicity. In addition, corticosteroid-induced sodium and water retention can result in edema leading to heart failure. These effects may be more common with the natural corticosteroids (cortisone, hydrocortisone) which have greater mineralocorticoid activity.
MANAGEMENT: Electrolyte levels should be monitored carefully in patients who must receive concomitant therapy.
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Generic Name: hydrocortisone
Brand name: Cortef, Colocort, Cortenema, Cortifoam, Solu-Cortef
Synonyms: Hydrocortisone, Hydrocortisone (Systemic)
Generic Name: digoxin
Brand name: Digitek, Digox, Lanoxin, Lanoxicaps, Cardoxin
Synonyms: Digoxin
In the course of checking the drug compatibility and interactions, data from the following reference sources was used: Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com.
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- Cortef Oral Suspension-Dihydroergotamine
- Digoxin Oral Solution-Cortenema
- Digoxin Oral Solution-Cortenema foam, enema
- Digoxin Oral Solution-Corticaine
- Digoxin Oral Solution-Corticool Maximum Strength
- Digoxin Oral Solution-Corticorelin
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