Drug Interaction Report
4 potential interactions and/or warnings found for the following 2 drugs:
- budesonide / formoterol
- roflumilast
Interactions between your drugs
budesonide roflumilast
Applies to: budesonide / formoterol, roflumilast
Using roflumilast together with budesonide may have additive effects on the immune system, possibly increasing the risk of infections or immunologic disorders. You may not be able to use roflumilast if you have a serious infection, cancer, or an immune-based disorder such as HIV infection, multiple sclerosis, or lupus. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns. Your doctor may already be aware of the risks, but has determined that this is the best course of treatment for you and has taken appropriate precautions and is monitoring you closely for any potential complications. Contact your doctor immediately if you develop signs and symptoms of infection such as fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle aches, shortness of breath, blood in phlegm, weight loss, red or inflamed skin, body sores, and pain or burning during urination. 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.
budesonide formoterol
Applies to: budesonide / formoterol, budesonide / formoterol
Information for this minor interaction is available on the professional version.
Drug and food interactions
budesonide food
Applies to: budesonide / formoterol
You should avoid the regular consumption of large amounts of grapefruits and grapefruit juice while taking budesonide. Grapefruit can raise the levels of budesonide in your body and lead to increased side effects. Do not increase or decrease the amount of grapefruit products in your diet without first talking to your doctor.
roflumilast food
Applies to: roflumilast
Information for this minor interaction is available on the professional version.
Therapeutic duplication warnings
No duplication warnings were found for your selected drugs.
Therapeutic duplication warnings are only returned when drugs within the same group exceed the recommended therapeutic duplication maximum.
Drug Interaction Classification
Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan. | |
No interaction information available. |
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