Drug Interaction Report
1 potential interaction and/or warning found for the following 2 drugs:
- Cortifoam (hydrocortisone)
- metrizamide
Interactions between your drugs
hydrocortisone metrizamide
Applies to: Cortifoam (hydrocortisone), metrizamide
CONTRAINDICATED: Coadministration of corticosteroids with iodinated contrast media by the intrathecal route may be associated with a high incidence of radiographic arachnoiditis. Meningitis and seizures may also occur.
MANAGEMENT: Intrathecal coadministration of corticosteroids with iodinated contrast media is considered contraindicated.
References (5)
- (2001) "Product Information. Amipaque (metrizamide)." Nycomed Inc
- (2001) "Product Information. Osmovist 240 (iotrolan)." Berlex Canada Inc
- (2007) "Product Information. Omnipaque 180 (iohexol)." Amersham Health
- (2007) "Product Information. Isovue-M-200 (iopamidol)." Bracco Diagnostics Inc
- Nelson DA, Landau WM (2001) "Intraspinal steroids: history, efficacy, accidentality, and controversy with review of United States Food and Drug Administration reports." J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry, 70, p. 433-43
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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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