Dexamethasone and Everolimus interaction
Dexamethasone and Everolimus: both prescribing labels flag this combination with the strongest language, such as a contraindication, a boxed warning, or an instruction to avoid it.
Do not combine without a prescriber's guidance. The label language below is the strongest FDA uses.
What the FDA labels say
From the Dexamethasone (Hemady) label · effective 2026-01-09
• Avoid concomitant use of strong CYP3A4 inhibitors or inducers.
Avoid coadministration of strong CYP3A4 inhibitors or consider alternative medication that are not strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.
If concomitant use of strong CYP3A4 inhibitors cannot be avoided, closely monitor for adverse drug reactions.
( 7.2 ) 7.1 Effect of Other Drugs on HEMADY Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors Coadministration of strong and moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors increased dexamethasone exposure [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] , which may increase the risk of adverse reactions [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5 ) and Adverse Reactions ( 6 )] .
From the Everolimus (Afinitor) label · effective 2026-06-01
When starting AFINITOR/AFINITOR DISPERZ, initiating dexamethasone alcohol-free oral solution as a swish and spit mouthwash reduces the incidence and severity of stomatitis [see Adverse Reactions (6.1)] .
Strong CYP3A inducer and P-gp inducer : Increase the dosage as recommended.
Strong CYP3A Inducer and P-gp Inducer Increase the dosage for AFINITOR/AFINITOR DISPERZ with a strong CYP3A inducer and Pg-p inducer as recommended [see Dosage and Administration (2.11), Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)] .
Stomatitis : Initiate dexamethasone alcohol-free mouthwash when starting treatment.
Corticosteroids may be indicated until clinical symptoms resolve.
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