Corticosteroids

Corticosteroids mimic hormones produced by the adrenal glands and are used for inflammation, autoimmune conditions, and allergies. They interact with NSAIDs, blood thinners, and many other medications.

16 drugs in this class6 notable interactions shown

Corticosteroids Drugs (16)

Acyclovir And HydrocortisoneXerese Albuterol Sulfate And BudesonideAirsupra BudesonidePulmicort Respules Budesonide And Formoterol FumarateBreyna Budesonide InhalationBudesonide Inhalation DeflazacortDeflazacort DexamethasoneDexamethasone Dexamethasone 1.5 MgDexamethasone 1.5 Mg Dexamethasone IntensolDexamethasone Intensol Formoterol Fumarate DihydrateFormoterol Fumarate Inhalation Solution HydrocortisoneKhindivi Methylprednisolone Mometasone FuroateMometasone Furoate Neomycin Sulfate, Polymyxin B Sulfate And HydrocortisoneNeomycin And Polymyxin B Sulfates And Hydrocortisone PrednisonePrednisone Triamcinolone AcetonideTriesence

Notable Corticosteroids Interactions

Albuterol Sulfate And Budesonide + Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (Maois)⚠️Major

Use with extreme caution due to potential cardiovascular effects.

Albuterol Sulfate And Budesonide + Nonselective Beta-Adrenergic Antagonists⚠️Major

May decrease effectiveness of albuterol and produce severe bronchospasm in asthma patients. Use cardioselective beta-blockers with caution when necessary.

Albuterol Sulfate And Budesonide + Atazanavir🟡Moderate

Caution should be exercised when considering the co-administration of AIRSUPRA with long-term ketoconazole and other known strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., ritonavir, atazanavir, clarithromycin, indinavir, itraconazole, nefazodone, nelfinavir, saquinavir, telithromycin) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.11) ] .

Budesonide + Cyclosporine⛔Contraindicated

CYP3A4 inhibitor that can increase systemic budesonide concentrations. Avoid use.

Budesonide + Erythromycin⛔Contraindicated

CYP3A4 inhibitor that can increase systemic budesonide concentrations. Avoid use.

Budesonide + Grapefruit Juice⛔Contraindicated

Inhibits CYP3A4 activity, increasing systemic budesonide exposure. Avoid ingestion with budesonide.

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Data sourced from U.S. FDA drug labeling via openFDA and the NIH National Library of Medicine. For informational purposes only. Always consult your pharmacist or physician.