De-Sone LA injection and Pioglitazone Tablets
Determining the interaction of De-Sone LA injection and Pioglitazone Tablets 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:Using dexamethasone together with pioglitazone can alter the effects of pioglitazone, which can lead to loss of blood sugar control. Talk with your doctor before using dexamethasone while you are using pioglitazone. You may need a dose adjustment and you may need to check your blood sugar more often. 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: Pioglitazone is a substrate of the hepatic isoenzyme CYP450 3A4. Clinicians should be aware of the potential for an interaction when pioglitazone is used in combination with another medication that is metabolized by and also induces CYP450 3A4.
MANAGEMENT: Patients should be observed for clinical and laboratory evidence of altered safety and efficacy of both drugs if pioglitazone is added to or removed from the patient's medication regimen. Patients should be advised to report loss of blood sugar control to their physician.
- "Product Information. Actos (pioglitazone)" Takeda Pharmaceuticals America, Lincolnshire, IL.
Generic Name: dexamethasone
Brand name: De-Sone LA, Dexacen-4, Dexasone, Dexasone LA, Solurex, Solurex LA, Baycadron, Dexamethasone Intensol, DexPak 10 Day Taperpak, DexPak 13 DayTaperpak, DexPak 6 DayTaperpak, Decadron, DexPak, TaperDex, Zema-Pak, ZoDex, Zonacort
Synonyms: De-Sone LA (injection)
Generic Name: pioglitazone
Brand name: Actos
Synonyms: Pioglitazone
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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