Drug Interaction Report

Using dexAMETHasone together with asparaginase Escherichia coli may increase your blood sugar levels. Also, this combination may increase your risks of bone-tissue death (osteonecrosis), bleeding or blood clots. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns. You may need a dose adjustment or more frequent monitoring to safely use both medications. Contact your doctor if you have symptoms of high blood sugar such as increased thirst, increased hunger, and increased urination. Also, contact your doctor if you experience bone pain or any unusual bleeding or bruising; red or black, tarry stools; coughing up or vomiting fresh or dried blood that looks like coffee grounds. Also be alert to potential signs and symptoms of blood clots such as chest pain, shortness of breath, sudden loss of vision, or pain, redness or swelling in an extremity, and seek immediate medical attention if they occur. 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.

Talk to your doctor before using asparaginase Escherichia coli together with ethanol (alcohol). Combining these medications may increase the risk of side effects such as liver damage. You may need more frequent monitoring by your doctor to safely use both medications. Let your doctor know immediately if you develop right upper quadrant pain, increasing abdominal size, fever, swelling, rash, itching, loss of appetite, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, dark urine, and/or yellowing of the skin or eyes, as these may be signs and symptoms of liver damage. 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.