Mineral oil oral/rectal and Zonacort Tablets

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.

Talk to your doctor before using dexamethasone together with any kind of medication that has a laxative effect. Combining these medications, especially over a prolonged period, may increase the risk of dehydration and hypokalemia, or low blood potassium. In severe cases, hypokalemia can lead to muscle weakness, paralysis, breathing and swallowing difficulties (due to muscle paralysis), and irregular heart rhythm. Contact your doctor if you experience nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, thirst, decreased urination, constipation, abdominal cramping, confusion, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, muscle weakness, muscle cramps, numbness or tingling, rapid heart beat, chest pain, and/or swelling in the legs or feet, as these may be symptoms of dehydration and hypokalemia. 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.

MONITOR: The overuse or abuse of laxatives can cause significant loss of electrolytes and potentiate the risk of hypokalemia associated with corticosteroid therapy. Corticosteroids promote the retention of sodium and water and the excretion of potassium. Although these effects are primarily associated with mineralocorticoids like fludrocortisone, they may also occur with higher dosages of glucocorticoids or adrenocorticotropic agents, particularly if given systemically for longer than brief periods.

MANAGEMENT: In general, laxatives should only be used on a short-term, intermittent basis in recommended dosages. During concomitant therapy with corticosteroids, particularly if fludrocortisone or large doses of a glucocorticoid or adrenocorticotropic agent is given, patients should be counseled to recognize potential signs and symptoms of hypokalemia such as fatigue, myalgia, and muscle weakness. If maintenance of bowel regularity is required, patients should be advised to exercise and increase fiber in the diet and/or consider the use of bulk-forming laxatives.

Mineral oil oral/rectal

Generic Name: mineral oil

Brand name: Fleet Mineral Oil Enema, Kondremul Plain, Muri-Lube, Milkinol, Mineral Oil, Light, Heavy, Liqui Doss, Leader Mineral Oil Enema, Kondremul

Synonyms: Mineral oil (oral/rectal), Mineral Oil

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Zonacort Tablets

Generic Name: dexamethasone

Brand name: Baycadron, Dexamethasone Intensol, DexPak 10 Day Taperpak, DexPak 13 DayTaperpak, DexPak 6 DayTaperpak, De-Sone LA, Dexacen-4, Dexasone, Dexasone LA, Solurex, Solurex LA, Decadron, DexPak, TaperDex, Zema-Pak, ZoDex, Zonacort

Synonyms: n.a.

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