Dexamethasone and Eszopiclone interaction

Dexamethasone and Eszopiclone: the Eszopiclone prescribing label describe an interaction that usually calls for monitoring, a dose change, or spacing the doses.

Moderate

Usually manageable with monitoring or a dose change. Tell your pharmacist you take both.

What the FDA labels say

From the Eszopiclone (Lunesta) label · effective 2025-01-08

Moderate

Drugs that Induce CYP3A4 (Rifampicin) Racemic zopiclone exposure was decreased 80% by concomitant use of rifampicin, a potent inducer of CYP3A4.

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Moderate

Combination use with CYP3A4 inducer may decrease the exposure and effects of LUNESTA.

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Minor

Drugs that Inhibit or Induce CYP3A4 Drugs that Inhibit CYP3A4 (Ketoconazole) CYP3A4 is a major metabolic pathway for elimination of eszopiclone.

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