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Does Montelukast Sodium Interact with Prednisone?

Montelukast Sodium and Prednisone have a minor drug interaction according to U.S. FDA drug labeling data. No dose adjustment needed when co-administered with montelukast sodium. Patients taking both medications should consult their healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or changing the dosage of either drug. This information is based on official FDA drug labeling sourced from OpenFDA and the NIH National Library of Medicine.

Severity
Minor
Montelukast Sodium Class
Leukotriene Receptor Antagonist
Prednisone Class
Corticosteroid
Management
Generally manageable
Data Source
U.S. FDA via OpenFDA

What To Tell Your Doctor or Pharmacist

If you are taking Montelukast Sodium and your doctor is considering prescribing Prednisone (or vice versa), make sure to:

  • Inform your doctor and pharmacist of all current medications, including over-the-counter drugs and supplements
  • Ask whether the benefits of combining these medications outweigh the risks for your specific situation
  • Ask what symptoms to watch for that would indicate the interaction is causing problems
  • Never stop or change either medication without first consulting your healthcare provider
💊 Montelukast Sodium(Montelukast Sodium)+💊 Prednisone(Rayos)

Severity & Interaction Details

✅
minor
Generally safe — minor interaction
Low clinical significance. Routine awareness is usually sufficient.
Severity scale
MinorContra
On record
Yes
Drug A class
Leukotriene Receptor Antagonist
Drug B class
Corticosteroid
Source
NLP:montelukast sodium

What this means in plain English

No dose adjustment needed when co-administered with montelukast sodium.

About Montelukast Sodium and Prednisone

Montelukast Sodium is a Leukotriene Receptor Antagonist, while Prednisone is a Corticosteroid. Prednisone is also sold under the brand name Rayos. Both medications are taken by mouth. Montelukast Sodium additionally carries an FDA boxed warning, the FDA's strongest safety alert.

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Data sourced from U.S. FDA drug labeling via openFDA and the NIH National Library of Medicine, supplemented with a small number of well-established interactions from curated clinical references. For informational purposes only. Always consult your pharmacist or physician.