Drug Interactions between Entocort EC and Pentasa
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- Entocort EC (budesonide)
- Pentasa (mesalamine)
Interactions between your drugs
No interactions were found between Entocort EC and Pentasa. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Entocort EC
A total of 525 drugs are known to interact with Entocort EC.
- Entocort ec is in the drug class glucocorticoids.
- Entocort ec is used to treat the following conditions:
Pentasa
A total of 120 drugs are known to interact with Pentasa.
- Pentasa is in the drug class 5-aminosalicylates.
- Pentasa is used to treat the following conditions:
Drug and food interactions
budesonide food
Applies to: Entocort EC (budesonide)
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.
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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