Drug Interactions between Chloracol and MethylPREDNISolone Dose Pack
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- Chloracol (chloramphenicol)
- MethylPREDNISolone Dose Pack (methylprednisolone)
Interactions between your drugs
chloramphenicol methylPREDNISolone
Applies to: Chloracol (chloramphenicol) and MethylPREDNISolone Dose Pack (methylprednisolone)
Consumer information for this interaction is not currently available.
MONITOR: Coadministration with inhibitors of CYP450 3A4 may increase the plasma concentrations and pharmacologic effects of corticosteroids, which are primarily metabolized by the isoenzyme. The interaction has been reported with potent inhibitors such as clarithromycin, erythromycin, itraconazole, nefazodone, cobicistat, and ritonavir during concomitant use of various corticosteroids, including inhaled, nasal, and ophthalmic formulations. Systemic corticosteroid adverse effects may occur following intensive or long-term continuous ophthalmic corticosteroid therapy. Cushing's syndrome and adrenal insufficiency have been attributed to the interaction.
MANAGEMENT: The possibility of increased corticosteroid effects should be considered during coadministration with potent and moderate CYP450 3A4 inhibitors. Some authorities advise against concomitant use unless the potential benefit outweighs the risk. If the combination is considered necessary, a lower dosage of the corticosteroid may be required. When indicated for intranasal or inhalational use, alternative corticosteroids such as beclomethasone, which is less dependent on CYP450 3A4 metabolism, should be considered, particularly if long term treatment is required. Patients should be monitored for signs and symptoms of hypercorticism such as acne, striae, thinning of the skin, easy bruising, moon facies, dorsocervical "buffalo" hump, truncal obesity, increased appetite, acute weight gain, edema, hypertension, hirsutism, hyperhidrosis, proximal muscle wasting and weakness, glucose intolerance, exacerbation of preexisting diabetes, depression, and menstrual disorders. Other systemic glucocorticoid effects may include adrenal suppression, immunosuppression, posterior subcapsular cataracts, glaucoma, bone loss, and growth retardation in children and adolescents. Following extensive use with a potent CYP450 3A4 inhibitor, a progressive dosage reduction may be required over a longer period if the corticosteroid is to be withdrawn from therapy, as there may be a significant risk of adrenal suppression. Signs and symptoms of adrenal insufficiency include anorexia, hypoglycemia, nausea, vomiting, weight loss, muscle wasting, fatigue, weakness, dizziness, postural hypotension, depression, and adrenal crisis manifested as inability to respond to stress (e.g., illness, infection, surgery, trauma).
Drug and food interactions
methylPREDNISolone food
Applies to: MethylPREDNISolone Dose Pack (methylprednisolone)
Grapefruit juice may increase the blood levels of certain medications such as methylPREDNISolone. You may want to limit your consumption of grapefruit and grapefruit juice during treatment with methylPREDNISolone. However, if you have been regularly consuming grapefruit or grapefruit juice with the medication, then it is advisable for you to talk with your doctor before changing the amounts of these products in your diet, as this may alter the effects of your medication. Contact your doctor if your condition changes or you experience increased side effects. Orange juice is not expected to interact.
Therapeutic duplication warnings
No 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.
See also
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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