Dexamethasone Elixir and Ephedrine Sulfate
Determining the interaction of Dexamethasone Elixir and Ephedrine Sulfate 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:Consumer information for this minor interaction is not currently available. Some minor drug interactions may not be clinically relevant in all patients. Minor drug interactions do not usually cause harm or require a change in therapy. However, your healthcare provider can determine if adjustments to your medications are needed.
Professional:In one study, after treatment with ephedrine, a 36% decrease in mean dexamethasone half-life and a 42% increase in the clearance of plasma dexamethasone has been reported. The mechanism of this interaction has not been reported. The authors of the study recommend caution when prescribing ephedrine for asthmatics requiring long term therapy with dexamethasone. The authors of the study further suggest that since ephedrine accelerates labeled dexamethasone clearance while theophylline did not, theophylline may be a more appropriate bronchodilator to use in this patient population.
- Brooks SM, Sholiton LJ, Werk EE, Jr Altenau P "The effects of ephedrine and theophylline on dexamethasone metabolism in bronchial asthma." J Clin Pharmacol 17 (1977): 308-18
Generic Name: dexamethasone
Brand name: Baycadron, Decadron, Dexamethasone Intensol, DexPak, TaperDex, Zema-Pak, ZoDex, Zonacort, DexPak 10 Day Taperpak, DexPak 13 DayTaperpak, DexPak 6 DayTaperpak, De-Sone LA, Dexacen-4, Dexasone, Dexasone LA, Solurex, Solurex LA
Synonyms: Dexamethasone, Dexamethasone (Systemic)
Generic Name: ephedrine
Brand name: Akovaz
Synonyms: Ephedrine, EPHEDrine (Systemic)
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.
- Dexamethasone Elixir-Ephedrine Sulphate Injection
- Dexamethasone Elixir-Epidiolex
- Dexamethasone Elixir-Epidiolex Oral Solution
- Dexamethasone Elixir-Epiduo
- Dexamethasone Elixir-Epiduo Forte
- Dexamethasone Elixir-Epifoam
- Ephedrine Sulfate-Dexamethasone Elixir and Solution
- Ephedrine Sulfate-Dexamethasone Eye Drops (Suspension)
- Ephedrine Sulfate-Dexamethasone Eye Implant and Insert
- Ephedrine Sulfate-Dexamethasone Eye Injection
- Ephedrine Sulfate-Dexamethasone injection
- Ephedrine Sulfate-Dexamethasone Injection Solution