Drug Interactions between Depo Provera and dexamethasone
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- Depo Provera (medroxyprogesterone)
- dexamethasone
Interactions between your drugs
dexAMETHasone medroxyPROGESTERone
Applies to: dexamethasone and Depo Provera (medroxyprogesterone)
DexAMETHasone may decrease the blood levels and effects of medroxyPROGESTERone. You may need a dose adjustment if you have been taking medroxyPROGESTERone and are starting treatment with dexAMETHasone. Contact your doctor if your condition changes during treatment with these medications. The interaction is not expected to occur if you are getting medroxyPROGESTERone by shot for birth control. However, let your doctor know if you experience bleeding outside of your menstrual cycle, since it may indicate reduced effectiveness of medroxyPROGESTERone. 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.
Drug and food interactions
No alcohol/food interactions were found. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
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. |
Further information
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