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Dexamethasone injection and High Cholesterol (Hyperlipoproteinemia, Hypertriglyceridemia, Sitosterolemia)

Result of checking the interaction of Dexamethasone injection and High Cholesterol (Hyperlipoproteinemia, Hypertriglyceridemia, Sitosterolemia) for safety when used together.

Check result:
Dexamethasone injection <> High Cholesterol (Hyperlipoproteinemia, Hypertriglyceridemia, Sitosterolemia)
Relevance: 03.07.2019 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug interaction with food or lifestyle.

Consumer:

Corticosteroids may elevate serum triglyceride and LDL cholesterol levels if used for longer than brief periods. Patients with preexisting hyperlipidemia may require closer monitoring during prolonged corticosteroid therapy, and adjustments made accordingly in their lipid-lowering regimen.

Professional:

Corticosteroids may elevate serum triglyceride and LDL cholesterol levels if used for longer than brief periods. Patients with preexisting hyperlipidemia may require closer monitoring during prolonged corticosteroid therapy, and adjustments made accordingly in their lipid-lowering regimen.

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Dexamethasone injection

Generic Name: dexamethasone

Brand Name: Baycadron, Decadron, Dexamethasone Intensol, DexPak, TaperDex, Zema-Pak, ZoDex, Zonacort, DexPak 10 Day Taperpak, DexPak 13 DayTaperpak, DexPak 6 DayTaperpak, De-Sone LA, Dexacen-4, Dexasone, Dexasone LA, Solurex, Solurex LA

Synonyms: Dexamethasone, Dexamethasone (Systemic)

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