deflazacort (Rx)

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Indicated for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD)

0.9 mg/kg/day PO qDay

If tablets are used, round up to the nearest possible dose; may use any combination of tablet strengths to achieve calculated dose

If the oral suspension is used, round up to the nearest tenth of a milliliter (mL)

When discontinuing treatment, gradually decrease dose if administered for more than a few day

Dosage Modifications

Coadministration with CYP3A4 inhibitors

• Moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors: Give one third the recommended deflazacort dose
• Example: Reduce a 36-mg/day dose to 12 mg/day when used with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors

Coadministration with CYP3A4 inducers

• Moderate or strong CYP3A4 inducers: Avoid use

Renal impairment

• Mild, moderate, or severe: No dose adjustment required

Hepatic impairment

• Mild or moderate: No dose adjustment required
• Severe: Not studied

Dosing Considerations

Assessments before initiating treatment

• Administer all immunizations according to immunization guidelines
• Administer live-attenuated or live vaccines at least 4-6 weeks before starting treatment

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Indicated for treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in patients aged ≥2 years

<2 years: Safety and efficacy not established

≥2 years

• 0.9 mg/kg/day PO qDay
• If tablets are used, round up to the nearest possible dose; may use any combination of tablet strengths to achieve calculated dose
• If the oral suspension is used, round up to the nearest tenth of a milliliter (mL)
• When discontinuing treatment, gradually decrease dose if administered for more than a few day

Dosage Modifications

Coadministration with CYP3A4 inhibitors

• Moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors: Give one third the recommended deflazacort dose
• Example: Reduce a 36-mg/day dose to 12 mg/day when used with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors

Coadministration with CYP3A4 inducers

• Moderate or strong CYP3A4 inducers: Avoid use

Renal impairment

• Mild, moderate, or severe: No dose adjustment required

Hepatic impairment

• Mild or moderate: No dose adjustment required
• Severe: Not studied

Dosing Considerations

Assessments before initiating treatment

• Administer all immunizations according to immunization guidelines
• Administer live-attenuated or live vaccines at least 4-6 weeks before starting treatment

Contraindicated (1)

• mifepristone

  mifepristone, deflazacort. Mechanism: unknown. Contraindicated. Mfr. states that mifepristone is contraindicated in pts. on long term corticosteroid Tx.

Serious - Use Alternative (87)

• abametapir

  abametapir will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. For 2 weeks after abametapir application, avoid taking drugs that are CYP3A4 substrates. If not feasible, avoid use of abametapir.

• adenovirus types 4 and 7 live, oral

  deflazacort decreases effects of adenovirus types 4 and 7 live, oral by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Do not administer live or live attenuated vaccines to patients receiving immunosuppressive doses of corticosteroids.

• amobarbital

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of deflazacort with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inducers.

• anthrax vaccine

  deflazacort decreases effects of anthrax vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

• apalutamide

  apalutamide will decrease the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration of apalutamide, a strong CYP3A4 inducer, with drugs that are CYP3A4 substrates can result in lower exposure to these medications. Avoid or substitute another drug for these medications when possible. Evaluate for loss of therapeutic effect if medication must be coadministered. Adjust dose according to prescribing information if needed.

• armodafinil

  armodafinil will decrease the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of deflazacort with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inducers.

• artemether/lumefantrine

  artemether/lumefantrine will decrease the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of deflazacort with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inducers.

• axicabtagene ciloleucel

  deflazacort, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Consider the use of prophylactic corticosteroid in patients after weighing the potential benefits and risks. Corticosteroids may, however, be required for treatment of cytokine release syndrome or neurologic toxicity.

• BCG vaccine live

  deflazacort decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.
  
  deflazacort decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Do not administer live or live attenuated vaccines to patients receiving immunosuppressive doses of corticosteroids.

• bosentan

  bosentan will decrease the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of deflazacort with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inducers.

• brexucabtagene autoleucel

  deflazacort, brexucabtagene autoleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid prophylactic use of systemic corticosteroids as premedication before CAR-T cell therapy. Corticosteroids may, however, be required for treatment of cytokine release syndrome or neurologic toxicity.

• butabarbital

  butabarbital will decrease the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of deflazacort with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inducers.

• butalbital

  butalbital will decrease the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of deflazacort with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inducers.

• carbamazepine

  carbamazepine will decrease the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of deflazacort with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inducers.

• ceritinib

  ceritinib will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• chloramphenicol

  chloramphenicol will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Decrease dose by one third if combination cannot be avoided

• ciltacabtagene autoleucel

  deflazacort, ciltacabtagene autoleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid prophylactic use of systemic corticosteroids as premedication before CAR-T cell therapy. Corticosteroids may, however, be required for treatment of cytokine release syndrome or neurologic toxicity.

• clobazam

  clobazam will decrease the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of deflazacort with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inducers.

• dabrafenib

  dabrafenib will decrease the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of deflazacort with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inducers.

• diphtheria & tetanus toxoids

  deflazacort decreases effects of diphtheria & tetanus toxoids by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

• diphtheria & tetanus toxoids/ acellular pertussis vaccine

  deflazacort decreases effects of diphtheria & tetanus toxoids/ acellular pertussis vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

• diphtheria & tetanus toxoids/acellular pertussis/poliovirus, inactivated vaccine

  deflazacort decreases effects of diphtheria & tetanus toxoids/acellular pertussis/poliovirus, inactivated vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

• efavirenz

  efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of deflazacort with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inducers.

• enzalutamide

  enzalutamide will decrease the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of deflazacort with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inducers.

• eslicarbazepine acetate

  eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of deflazacort with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inducers.

• etravirine

  etravirine will decrease the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of deflazacort with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inducers.

• fexinidazole

  fexinidazole will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Fexinidazole inhibits CYP3A4. Coadministration may increase risk for adverse effects of CYP3A4 substrates.

• fosphenytoin

  fosphenytoin will decrease the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of deflazacort with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inducers.

• grapefruit

  grapefruit will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid consuming grapefruit and grapefruit juice while taking deflazacort.

• hepatitis A vaccine inactivated

  deflazacort decreases effects of hepatitis A vaccine inactivated by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

• hepatitis a/b vaccine

  deflazacort decreases effects of hepatitis a/b vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

• hepatitis a/typhoid vaccine

  deflazacort decreases effects of hepatitis a/typhoid vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

• hepatitis b vaccine

  deflazacort decreases effects of hepatitis b vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

• human papillomavirus vaccine, nonavalent

  deflazacort decreases effects of human papillomavirus vaccine, nonavalent by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Immunosuppressive therapies, including irradiation, antimetabolites, alkylating agents, cytotoxic drugs, and corticosteroids (used in greater than physiologic doses), may reduce the immune responses to vaccines.

• human papillomavirus vaccine, quadrivalent

  deflazacort decreases effects of human papillomavirus vaccine, quadrivalent by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Immunosuppressive therapies, including irradiation, antimetabolites, alkylating agents, cytotoxic drugs, and corticosteroids (used in greater than physiologic doses), may reduce the immune responses to vaccines.

• idecabtagene vicleucel

  deflazacort, idecabtagene vicleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid prophylactic use of systemic corticosteroids as premedication before CAR-T cell therapy. Corticosteroids may, however, be required for treatment of cytokine release syndrome or neurologic toxicity.

• influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent

  deflazacort decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

• influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, cell-cultured

  deflazacort decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, cell-cultured by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

• influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, intranasal

  deflazacort decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, intranasal by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

• influenza virus vaccine trivalent

  deflazacort decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine trivalent by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

• ivosidenib

  ivosidenib will decrease the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of sensitive CYP3A4 substrates with ivosidenib or replace with alternate therapies. If coadministration is unavoidable, monitor patients for loss of therapeutic effect of these drugs.

• Japanese encephalitis virus vaccine

  deflazacort decreases effects of Japanese encephalitis virus vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

• lisocabtagene maraleucel

  deflazacort, lisocabtagene maraleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid prophylactic use of systemic corticosteroids as premedication before CAR-T cell therapy. Corticosteroids may, however, be required for treatment of cytokine release syndrome or neurologic toxicity.

• lonafarnib

  lonafarnib will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration with sensitive CYP3A substrates. If coadministration unavoidable, monitor for adverse reactions and reduce CYP3A substrate dose in accordance with product labeling.

• lorlatinib

  lorlatinib will decrease the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• lumacaftor/ivacaftor

  lumacaftor/ivacaftor will decrease the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of deflazacort with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inducers.

• macimorelin

  deflazacort, macimorelin. unspecified interaction mechanism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Drugs that directly affect the pituitary secretion of growth hormone (GH) may impact the accuracy of the macimorelin diagnostic test. Allow sufficient washout time of drugs affecting GH release before administering macimorelin. .

• measles (rubeola) vaccine

  deflazacort decreases effects of measles (rubeola) vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

• measles mumps and rubella vaccine, live

  deflazacort decreases effects of measles mumps and rubella vaccine, live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.
  
  deflazacort decreases effects of measles mumps and rubella vaccine, live by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Do not administer live or live attenuated vaccines to patients receiving immunosuppressive doses of corticosteroids.

• measles, mumps, rubella and varicella vaccine, live

  deflazacort decreases effects of measles, mumps, rubella and varicella vaccine, live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.
  
  deflazacort decreases effects of measles, mumps, rubella and varicella vaccine, live by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Do not administer live or live attenuated vaccines to patients receiving immunosuppressive doses of corticosteroids.

• meningococcal A C Y and W-135 polysaccharide vaccine combined

  deflazacort decreases effects of meningococcal A C Y and W-135 polysaccharide vaccine combined by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

• mifepristone

  mifepristone will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Decrease dose by one third if combination cannot be avoided

• mitotane

  mitotane will decrease the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of deflazacort with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inducers.

• nafcillin

  nafcillin will decrease the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of deflazacort with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inducers.

• nevirapine

  nevirapine will decrease the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of deflazacort with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inducers.

• oxcarbazepine

  oxcarbazepine will decrease the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of deflazacort with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inducers.

• pentobarbital

  pentobarbital will decrease the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of deflazacort with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inducers.

• phenobarbital

  phenobarbital will decrease the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of deflazacort with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inducers.

• phenytoin

  phenytoin will decrease the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of deflazacort with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inducers.

• pneumococcal vaccine 13-valent

  deflazacort decreases effects of pneumococcal vaccine 13-valent by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

• pneumococcal vaccine heptavalent

  deflazacort decreases effects of pneumococcal vaccine heptavalent by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

• pneumococcal vaccine polyvalent

  deflazacort decreases effects of pneumococcal vaccine polyvalent by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

• primidone

  primidone will decrease the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of deflazacort with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inducers.

• quinidine

  quinidine will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• rabies vaccine

  deflazacort decreases effects of rabies vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids may interfere with development of active immunity.

• rabies vaccine chick embryo cell derived

  deflazacort decreases effects of rabies vaccine chick embryo cell derived by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

• ribociclib

  ribociclib will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Decrease dose by one third if combination cannot be avoided

• rifabutin

  rifabutin will decrease the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of deflazacort with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inducers.

• rifampin

  rifampin will decrease the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of deflazacort with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inducers.

• rifapentine

  rifapentine will decrease the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of deflazacort with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inducers.

• rotavirus oral vaccine, live

  deflazacort decreases effects of rotavirus oral vaccine, live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.
  
  deflazacort decreases effects of rotavirus oral vaccine, live by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Do not administer live or live attenuated vaccines to patients receiving immunosuppressive doses of corticosteroids.

• rubella vaccine

  deflazacort decreases effects of rubella vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

• secobarbital

  secobarbital will decrease the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of deflazacort with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inducers.

• smallpox (vaccinia) vaccine, live

  deflazacort decreases effects of smallpox (vaccinia) vaccine, live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.
  
  deflazacort decreases effects of smallpox (vaccinia) vaccine, live by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Do not administer live or live attenuated vaccines to patients receiving immunosuppressive doses of corticosteroids.

• squill

  deflazacort increases toxicity of squill by unspecified interaction mechanism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• St John's Wort

  St John's Wort will decrease the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of deflazacort with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inducers.

• tetanus toxoid adsorbed or fluid

  deflazacort decreases effects of tetanus toxoid adsorbed or fluid by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

• tick-borne encephalitis vaccine

  deflazacort decreases effects of tick-borne encephalitis vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

• tisagenlecleucel

  deflazacort, tisagenlecleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid prophylactic use of systemic corticosteroids as premedication before CAR-T cell therapy. Corticosteroids may, however, be required for treatment of cytokine release syndrome or neurologic toxicity.

• travelers diarrhea and cholera vaccine inactivated

  deflazacort decreases effects of travelers diarrhea and cholera vaccine inactivated by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

• tucatinib

  tucatinib will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid concomitant use of tucatinib with CYP3A substrates, where minimal concentration changes may lead to serious or life-threatening toxicities. If unavoidable, reduce CYP3A substrate dose according to product labeling.

• typhoid polysaccharide vaccine

  deflazacort decreases effects of typhoid polysaccharide vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

• typhoid vaccine live

  deflazacort decreases effects of typhoid vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.
  
  deflazacort decreases effects of typhoid vaccine live by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Do not administer live or live attenuated vaccines to patients receiving immunosuppressive doses of corticosteroids.

• varicella virus vaccine live

  deflazacort decreases effects of varicella virus vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.
  
  deflazacort decreases effects of varicella virus vaccine live by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Do not administer live or live attenuated vaccines to patients receiving immunosuppressive doses of corticosteroids.

• voxelotor

  voxelotor will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Voxelotor increases systemic exposure of sensitive CYP3A4 substrates. Avoid coadministration with sensitive CYP3A4 substrates with a narrow therapeutic index. Consider dose reduction of the sensitive CYP3A4 substrate(s) if unable to avoid.

• yellow fever vaccine

  deflazacort decreases effects of yellow fever vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.
  
  deflazacort decreases effects of yellow fever vaccine by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Do not administer live or live attenuated vaccines to patients receiving immunosuppressive doses of corticosteroids.

• zoster vaccine live

  deflazacort decreases effects of zoster vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.
  
  deflazacort increases effects of zoster vaccine live by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Do not administer live or live attenuated vaccines to patients receiving immunosuppressive doses of corticosteroids.

Monitor Closely (222)

• aceclofenac

  aceclofenac, deflazacort. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.

• acemetacin

  acemetacin, deflazacort. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.

• albuterol

  albuterol and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• amiodarone

  amiodarone will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  amiodarone will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Decrease deflazacort dose to one-third of the recommended dose if coadministered with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.

• amphotericin B cholesteryl sulfate

  amphotericin B cholesteryl sulfate and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• amphotericin B deoxycholate

  amphotericin B deoxycholate and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• amphotericin B liposomal

  amphotericin B liposomal and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• amphotericin B phospholipid complex

  amphotericin B phospholipid complex and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• ampicillin

  ampicillin and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• antithrombin alfa

  deflazacort, antithrombin alfa. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Corticosteroids may decrease anticoagulant effects by increasing blood coagulability; conversely, they may impair vascular integrity, thus increasing bleeding risk. Monitor INR closely.

• antithrombin III

  deflazacort, antithrombin III. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Corticosteroids may decrease anticoagulant effects by increasing blood coagulability; conversely, they may impair vascular integrity, thus increasing bleeding risk. Monitor INR closely.

• aprepitant

  aprepitant will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Decrease deflazacort dose to one-third of the recommended dose if coadministered with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.

• arformoterol

  arformoterol and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• argatroban

  deflazacort, argatroban. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Corticosteroids may decrease anticoagulant effects by increasing blood coagulability; conversely, they may impair vascular integrity, thus increasing bleeding risk. Monitor INR closely.

• aspirin

  aspirin, deflazacort. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.

• aspirin rectal

  aspirin rectal, deflazacort. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.

• aspirin/citric acid/sodium bicarbonate

  aspirin/citric acid/sodium bicarbonate, deflazacort. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.

• atazanavir

  atazanavir will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Decrease deflazacort dose to one-third of the recommended dose if coadministered with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.

• atorvastatin

  atorvastatin will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

• atracurium

  atracurium, deflazacort. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Coadministration of corticosteroids and neuromuscular blockers may increase risk of developing acute myopathy.

• belzutifan

  belzutifan will decrease the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. If unable to avoid coadministration of belzutifan with sensitive CYP3A4 substrates, consider increasing the sensitive CYP3A4 substrate dose in accordance with its prescribing information.

• bemiparin

  deflazacort, bemiparin. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Corticosteroids may decrease anticoagulant effects by increasing blood coagulability; conversely, they may impair vascular integrity, thus increasing bleeding risk. Monitor INR closely.

• bicalutamide

  bicalutamide will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Decrease deflazacort dose to one-third of the recommended dose if coadministered with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.

• bisacodyl

  bisacodyl and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• bisacodyl rectal

  bisacodyl rectal and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• bivalirudin

  deflazacort, bivalirudin. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Corticosteroids may decrease anticoagulant effects by increasing blood coagulability; conversely, they may impair vascular integrity, thus increasing bleeding risk. Monitor INR closely.

• bumetanide

  bumetanide and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• caspofungin

  caspofungin and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• castor oil

  castor oil and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• celecoxib

  celecoxib, deflazacort. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.

• cenobamate

  cenobamate will decrease the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Increase dose of CYP3A4 substrate, as needed, when coadministered with cenobamate.

• chlorothiazide

  chlorothiazide and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• chlorthalidone

  chlorthalidone and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• cholestyramine

  cholestyramine decreases levels of deflazacort by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

• choline magnesium trisalicylate

  choline magnesium trisalicylate, deflazacort. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.

• cisatracurium

  cisatracurium, deflazacort. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Coadministration of corticosteroids and neuromuscular blockers may increase risk of developing acute myopathy.

• cisplatin

  cisplatin and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• clarithromycin

  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Decrease deflazacort dose to one-third of the recommended dose if coadministered with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.
  
  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

• clotrimazole

  clotrimazole will decrease the level or effect of deflazacort by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

• cobicistat

  cobicistat will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Decrease deflazacort dose to one-third of the recommended dose if coadministered with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.

• conivaptan

  conivaptan will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Decrease deflazacort dose to one-third of the recommended dose if coadministered with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.

• crizotinib

  crizotinib will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Decrease deflazacort dose to one-third of the recommended dose if coadministered with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.

• cyclosporine

  cyclosporine will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Decrease deflazacort dose to one-third of the recommended dose if coadministered with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.
  
  cyclosporine will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  deflazacort, cyclosporine. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Corticosteroids may increase or decrease cyclosporine concentrations. Also, cyclosporine may increase the plasma concentrations of the corticosteroids. Monitor for changes in cyclosporine concentrations and for toxicities of corticosteroids and/or cyclosporine.

• dalteparin

  deflazacort, dalteparin. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Corticosteroids may decrease anticoagulant effects by increasing blood coagulability; conversely, they may impair vascular integrity, thus increasing bleeding risk. Monitor INR closely.

• darunavir

  darunavir will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Decrease deflazacort dose to one-third of the recommended dose if coadministered with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.

• dengue vaccine

  deflazacort decreases effects of dengue vaccine by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Use Caution/Monitor. Immunosuppressive therapies (eg, irradiation, antimetabolites, alkylating agents, cytotoxic drugs, corticosteroids [greater than physiologic doses]) may reduce immune response to dengue vaccine.

• diclofenac

  diclofenac, deflazacort. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.

• diflunisal

  diflunisal, deflazacort. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.

• diltiazem

  diltiazem will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Decrease deflazacort dose to one-third of the recommended dose if coadministered with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.

• dobutamine

  dobutamine and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• dopamine

  dopamine and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• doxycycline

  doxycycline will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Decrease deflazacort dose to one-third of the recommended dose if coadministered with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.

• dronedarone

  dronedarone will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Decrease deflazacort dose to one-third of the recommended dose if coadministered with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.
  
  dronedarone will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

• duvelisib

  duvelisib will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. will increase the level or effect of

• elagolix

  elagolix will decrease the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Elagolix is a weak-to-moderate CYP3A4 inducer. Monitor CYP3A substrates if coadministered. Consider increasing CYP3A substrate dose if needed.

• elvitegravir/cobicistat/emtricitabine/tenofovir DF

  elvitegravir/cobicistat/emtricitabine/tenofovir DF will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Decrease deflazacort dose to one-third of the recommended dose if coadministered with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.

• encorafenib

  encorafenib, deflazacort. affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Encorafenib both inhibits and induces CYP3A4 at clinically relevant plasma concentrations. Coadministration of encorafenib with sensitive CYP3A4 substrates may result in increased toxicity or decreased efficacy of these agents.

• enoxaparin

  deflazacort, enoxaparin. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Corticosteroids may decrease anticoagulant effects by increasing blood coagulability; conversely, they may impair vascular integrity, thus increasing bleeding risk. Monitor INR closely.

• ephedrine

  ephedrine and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• epinephrine

  epinephrine and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• epinephrine racemic

  epinephrine racemic and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• erythromycin base

  erythromycin base will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Decrease deflazacort dose to one-third of the recommended dose if coadministered with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.
  
  erythromycin base will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

• erythromycin ethylsuccinate

  erythromycin ethylsuccinate will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Decrease deflazacort dose to one-third of the recommended dose if coadministered with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.
  
  erythromycin ethylsuccinate will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

• erythromycin lactobionate

  erythromycin lactobionate will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Decrease deflazacort dose to one-third of the recommended dose if coadministered with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.
  
  erythromycin lactobionate will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

• erythromycin stearate

  erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Decrease deflazacort dose to one-third of the recommended dose if coadministered with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.
  
  erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

• ethacrynic acid

  ethacrynic acid and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• etodolac

  etodolac, deflazacort. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.

• fedratinib

  fedratinib will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Adjust dose of drugs that are CYP3A4 substrates as necessary.

• felodipine

  felodipine will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

• fenoprofen

  fenoprofen, deflazacort. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.

• fluconazole

  fluconazole will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Decrease deflazacort dose to one-third of the recommended dose if coadministered with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.
  
  fluconazole and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• flurbiprofen

  flurbiprofen, deflazacort. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.

• fluvoxamine

  fluvoxamine will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Decrease deflazacort dose by one-third of recommended dose if coadministered with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors

• fondaparinux

  deflazacort, fondaparinux. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Corticosteroids may decrease anticoagulant effects by increasing blood coagulability; conversely, they may impair vascular integrity, thus increasing bleeding risk. Monitor INR closely.

• formoterol

  formoterol and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• fosamprenavir

  fosamprenavir will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Decrease deflazacort dose to one-third of the recommended dose if coadministered with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.

• fosaprepitant

  fosaprepitant will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Decrease deflazacort dose to one-third of the recommended dose if coadministered with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.

• fosphenytoin

  fosphenytoin will decrease the level or effect of deflazacort by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

• furosemide

  furosemide and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• gentamicin

  gentamicin and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• glycerin

  glycerin and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• glycerin rectal

  glycerin rectal and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine

  deflazacort decreases effects of haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Avoid vaccination during chemotherapy or radiation therapy if possible because antibody response might be suboptimal. Patients vaccinated within a 14-day period before starting or during immunosuppressive therapy should be revaccinated =3 months after therapy is discontinued if immune competence has been restored.

• haloperidol

  haloperidol will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Decrease deflazacort dose to one-third of the recommended dose if coadministered with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.

• heparin

  deflazacort, heparin. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Corticosteroids may decrease anticoagulant effects by increasing blood coagulability; conversely, they may impair vascular integrity, thus increasing bleeding risk. Monitor INR closely.

• hydrochlorothiazide

  hydrochlorothiazide and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• ibuprofen

  ibuprofen, deflazacort. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.

• ibuprofen IV

  ibuprofen IV, deflazacort. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.

• idelalisib

  idelalisib will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Decrease deflazacort dose to one-third of the recommended dose if coadministered with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.

• iloperidone

  iloperidone will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Decrease deflazacort dose to one-third of the recommended dose if coadministered with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.

• imatinib

  imatinib will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Decrease deflazacort dose to one-third of the recommended dose if coadministered with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.

• indapamide

  indapamide and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• indinavir

  indinavir will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Decrease deflazacort dose to one-third of the recommended dose if coadministered with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.
  
  indinavir will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

• indomethacin

  indomethacin, deflazacort. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.

• influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, recombinant

  deflazacort decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, recombinant by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Immune response to vaccine may be decreased in immunocompromised individuals.

• influenza virus vaccine trivalent, recombinant

  deflazacort decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine trivalent, recombinant by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Immune response to vaccine may be decreased in immunocompromised individuals.

• insulin aspart

  insulin aspart and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• insulin aspart protamine/insulin aspart

  insulin aspart protamine/insulin aspart and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• insulin degludec

  insulin degludec and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• insulin detemir

  insulin detemir and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• insulin glargine

  insulin glargine and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• insulin glulisine

  insulin glulisine and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• insulin inhaled

  insulin inhaled and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• insulin isophane human/insulin regular human

  insulin isophane human/insulin regular human and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• insulin lispro

  insulin lispro and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• insulin lispro protamine/insulin lispro

  insulin lispro protamine/insulin lispro and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• insulin NPH

  insulin NPH and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• insulin regular human

  insulin regular human and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• isavuconazonium sulfate

  deflazacort and isavuconazonium sulfate both decrease immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Use Caution/Monitor.

• isoniazid

  isoniazid will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Decrease deflazacort dose to one-third of the recommended dose if coadministered with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.

• isoproterenol

  isoproterenol and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• istradefylline

  istradefylline will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Istradefylline 40 mg/day increased peak levels and AUC of CYP3A4 substrates in clinical trials. This effect was not observed with istradefylline 20 mg/day. Consider dose reduction of sensitive CYP3A4 substrates.

• itraconazole

  itraconazole will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Itraconazole is a strong P-gp and CYP3A4 inhibitor.Decrease deflazacort (P-gp and CYP3A4 substrate) dose to one-third of the recommended dose if coadministered with strong CYP3A4 and/or P-gp inhibitors.

• ketoconazole

  ketoconazole will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Decrease deflazacort dose to one-third of the recommended dose if coadministered with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.
  
  ketoconazole will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  ketoconazole and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• ketoprofen

  ketoprofen, deflazacort. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.

• ketorolac

  ketorolac, deflazacort. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.

• ketorolac intranasal

  ketorolac intranasal, deflazacort. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.

• lactulose

  lactulose and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• lapatinib

  lapatinib will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Decrease deflazacort dose to one-third of the recommended dose if coadministered with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.
  
  lapatinib will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

• lenacapavir

  lenacapavir will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. When coadministered with deflazacort (a CYP3A4 substrate), give one third of the recommended deflazacort dosage (eg, reduce a 36 mg/day-dose to 12 mg/day dose when used with lenacapavir.

• levalbuterol

  levalbuterol and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• levoketoconazole

  levoketoconazole will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Decrease deflazacort dose to one-third of the recommended dose if coadministered with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.
  
  levoketoconazole will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  levoketoconazole and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• lonapegsomatropin

  lonapegsomatropin decreases effects of deflazacort by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Growth hormone (GH) inhibits microsomal enzyme 11 beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1, which converts cortisone to its active metabolite, cortisol. Patients with untreated GH deficiency may have increases in serum cortisol, and initiation of lonapegsomatropin may result decreased serum cortisol. Patients with hypoadrenalism treated with glucocorticoids may require an increase glucocorticoid stress or maintenance doses following lonapegsomatropin initiation.
  
  deflazacort decreases effects of lonapegsomatropin by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Glucocorticoid therapy and supraphysiologic glucocorticoid treatment may attenuate the growth promoting effects of lonapegsomatropin in children. Carefully adjust glucocorticoid replacement dosing in children receiving glucocorticoid treatments to avoid both hypoadrenalism and an inhibitory effect on growth.

• lopinavir

  lopinavir will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Decrease deflazacort dose to one-third of the recommended dose if coadministered with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.

• loratadine

  loratadine will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

• lornoxicam

  lornoxicam, deflazacort. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.

• lovastatin

  lovastatin will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

• lubiprostone

  lubiprostone and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• magnesium citrate

  magnesium citrate and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• magnesium hydroxide

  magnesium hydroxide and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• malt soup extract

  malt soup extract and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• meclofenamate

  meclofenamate, deflazacort. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.

• mefenamic acid

  mefenamic acid, deflazacort. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.

• meloxicam

  meloxicam, deflazacort. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.

• metaproterenol

  metaproterenol and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• metolazone

  metolazone and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• metronidazole

  metronidazole will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Decrease deflazacort dose to one-third of the recommended dose if coadministered with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.

• nabumetone

  nabumetone, deflazacort. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.

• nafcillin

  nafcillin and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• naproxen

  naproxen, deflazacort. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.

• nefazodone

  nefazodone will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Decrease deflazacort dose to one-third of the recommended dose if coadministered with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.
  
  nefazodone will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

• nelfinavir

  nelfinavir will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Decrease deflazacort dose to one-third of the recommended dose if coadministered with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.

• netupitant/palonosetron

  netupitant/palonosetron will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Decrease deflazacort dose to one-third of the recommended dose if coadministered with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.

• nicardipine

  nicardipine will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  nicardipine will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Decrease deflazacort dose to one-third of the recommended dose if coadministered with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.

• nifedipine

  nifedipine will decrease the level or effect of deflazacort by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

• nilotinib

  nilotinib will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Decrease deflazacort dose to one-third of the recommended dose if coadministered with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.
  
  nilotinib will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

• norepinephrine

  norepinephrine and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• ocrelizumab

  deflazacort and ocrelizumab both increase immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration of ocrelizumab with high doses of corticosteroids is expected to increase the risk of immunosuppression.

• ofatumumab SC

  ofatumumab SC, deflazacort. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Use Caution/Monitor. Consider the risk of additive immune system effects when coadministering immunosuppressive therapies with coadministration. When switching from therapies with immune effects, take into account the duration and mechanism of action of these therapies when initiating ofatumumab SC.

• oxaliplatin

  oxaliplatin and deflazacort both increase immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Use Caution/Monitor. Use of oxaliplatin with concomitant immunosuppressants or with impaired immune systems may increased risk for serious infections.

• oxaprozin

  oxaprozin, deflazacort. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.

• ozanimod

  ozanimod, deflazacort. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration with immunosuppressive therapies may increase the risk of additive immune effects during therapy and in the weeks following administration. When switching from drugs with prolonged immune effects, consider the half-life and mode of action of these drugs in order to avoid unintended additive immunosuppressive effects.

• pancuronium

  pancuronium, deflazacort. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Coadministration of corticosteroids and neuromuscular blockers may increase risk of developing acute myopathy.

• parecoxib

  parecoxib, deflazacort. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.

• penicillin G aqueous

  penicillin G aqueous and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• phenindione

  deflazacort, phenindione. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Corticosteroids may decrease anticoagulant effects by increasing blood coagulability; conversely, they may impair vascular integrity, thus increasing bleeding risk. Monitor INR closely.

• phenobarbital

  phenobarbital will decrease the level or effect of deflazacort by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

• phenytoin

  phenytoin will decrease the level or effect of deflazacort by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

• pirbuterol

  pirbuterol and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• piroxicam

  piroxicam, deflazacort. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.

• poliovirus vaccine inactivated

  deflazacort decreases effects of poliovirus vaccine inactivated by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Avoid vaccination during chemotherapy or radiation therapy if possible because antibody response might be suboptimal. Patients vaccinated within a 14-day period before starting or during immunosuppressive therapy should be revaccinated =3 months after therapy is discontinued if immune competence has been restored. .

• polyethylene glycol & electrolytes

  polyethylene glycol & electrolytes and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• polyethylene glycol/electrolytes/sodium ascorbate/ascorbic acid

  polyethylene glycol/electrolytes/sodium ascorbate/ascorbic acid and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• ponesimod

  ponesimod and deflazacort both increase immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Use Caution/Monitor. Caution if coadministered because of additive immunosuppressive effects during such therapy and in the weeks following administration. When switching from drugs with prolonged immune effects, consider the half-life and mode of action of these drugs to avoid unintended additive immunosuppressive effects.

• posaconazole

  posaconazole will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Decrease deflazacort dose to one-third of the recommended dose if coadministered with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.
  
  posaconazole and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• protamine

  deflazacort, protamine. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Corticosteroids may decrease anticoagulant effects by increasing blood coagulability; conversely, they may impair vascular integrity, thus increasing bleeding risk. Monitor INR closely.

• quercetin

  quercetin will decrease the level or effect of deflazacort by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

• quinupristin/dalfopristin

  quinupristin/dalfopristin will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Decrease deflazacort dose to one-third of the recommended dose if coadministered with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.

• ranolazine

  ranolazine will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

• rifampin

  rifampin will decrease the level or effect of deflazacort by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

• ritonavir

  ritonavir will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Decrease deflazacort dose to one-third of the recommended dose if coadministered with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.
  
  ritonavir will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

• rocuronium

  rocuronium, deflazacort. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Coadministration of corticosteroids and neuromuscular blockers may increase risk of developing acute myopathy.

• rucaparib

  rucaparib will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Adjust dosage of CYP3A4 substrates, if clinically indicated.

• salicylates (non-asa)

  salicylates (non-asa), deflazacort. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.

• salmeterol

  salmeterol and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• salsalate

  salsalate, deflazacort. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.

• saquinavir

  saquinavir will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Decrease deflazacort dose to one-third of the recommended dose if coadministered with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.

• schisandra

  schisandra will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Decrease deflazacort dose to one-third of the recommended dose if coadministered with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.

• senna

  senna and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• sertraline

  sertraline will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Decrease deflazacort dose to one-third of the recommended dose if coadministered with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.

• simvastatin

  simvastatin will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

• sirolimus

  sirolimus will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

• sodium acid phosphate

  sodium acid phosphate and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• sodium bicarbonate

  sodium bicarbonate and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• sodium phosphate rectal

  sodium phosphate rectal and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• sodium picosulfate/magnesium oxide/anhydrous citric acid

  sodium picosulfate/magnesium oxide/anhydrous citric acid and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• sodium polystyrene sulfonate

  sodium polystyrene sulfonate and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• sodium sulfate/?magnesium sulfate/potassium chloride

  sodium sulfate/?magnesium sulfate/potassium chloride increases toxicity of deflazacort by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Coadministration with medications that cause fluid and electrolyte abnormalities may increase the risk of adverse events of seizure, arrhythmias, and renal impairment.

• sodium sulfate/potassium sulfate/magnesium sulfate

  sodium sulfate/potassium sulfate/magnesium sulfate increases toxicity of deflazacort by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Coadministration with medications that cause fluid and electrolyte abnormalities may increase the risk of adverse events of seizure, arrhythmias, and renal impairment.

• sodium sulfate/potassium sulfate/magnesium sulfate/polyethylene glycol

  sodium sulfate/potassium sulfate/magnesium sulfate/polyethylene glycol and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• sofosbuvir/velpatasvir

  sofosbuvir/velpatasvir will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Decrease deflazacort dose to one-third of the recommended dose if coadministered with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.

• somapacitan

  somapacitan decreases effects of deflazacort by Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Comment: Microsomal enzyme 11-beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 (11-beta-HSD-1) required for cortisone conversion to its active metabolite, cortisol, in hepatic and adipose tissue. GH inhibits 11-beta-HSD-1. Patients treated with glucocorticoid for hypoadrenalism may require increased maintenance or stress doses after initiating somapacitan.

• somatrem

  deflazacort decreases effects of somatrem by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• sorafenib

  deflazacort decreases levels of sorafenib by increasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• sorbitol

  sorbitol and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• St John's Wort

  St John's Wort will decrease the level or effect of deflazacort by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

• sterculia

  sterculia and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• stiripentol

  stiripentol, deflazacort. affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Stiripentol is a CYP3A4 inhibitor and inducer. Monitor CYP3A4 substrates coadministered with stiripentol for increased or decreased effects. CYP3A4 substrates may require dosage adjustment.

• succinylcholine

  succinylcholine, deflazacort. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Coadministration of corticosteroids and neuromuscular blockers may increase risk of developing acute myopathy.

• sulfasalazine

  sulfasalazine, deflazacort. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.

• sulindac

  sulindac, deflazacort. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.

• tacrolimus

  tacrolimus will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

• tazemetostat

  tazemetostat will decrease the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• tecovirimat

  tecovirimat will decrease the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Tecovirimat is a weak CYP3A4 inducer. Monitor sensitive CYP3A4 substrates for effectiveness if coadministered.

• terbutaline

  terbutaline and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• tetracycline

  tetracycline will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Decrease deflazacort dose to one-third of the recommended dose if coadministered with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.

• theophylline

  theophylline and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• tipranavir

  tipranavir will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Decrease deflazacort dose to one-third of the recommended dose if coadministered with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.

• tolfenamic acid

  tolfenamic acid, deflazacort. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.

• tolmetin

  tolmetin, deflazacort. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.

• tolvaptan

  tolvaptan will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

• torsemide

  torsemide and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• trastuzumab

  trastuzumab, deflazacort. Either increases toxicity of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Use Caution/Monitor. Neutropenia or febrile neutropenia incidence were increased when trastuzumab was coadministered with myelosuppressive chemotherapy. .

• trastuzumab deruxtecan

  trastuzumab deruxtecan, deflazacort. Either increases toxicity of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Use Caution/Monitor. Neutropenia or febrile neutropenia incidence were increased when trastuzumab was coadministered with myelosuppressive chemotherapy. .

• trazodone

  trazodone will decrease the level or effect of deflazacort by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

• ublituximab

  ublituximab and deflazacort both increase immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Owing to potential additive immunosuppressive effects, consider duration of effect and mechanism of action of these therapies if coadministered

• vecuronium

  vecuronium, deflazacort. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Coadministration of corticosteroids and neuromuscular blockers may increase risk of developing acute myopathy.

• verapamil

  verapamil will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Decrease deflazacort dose to one-third of the recommended dose if coadministered with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.
  
  verapamil will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

• voriconazole

  voriconazole will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Decrease deflazacort dose to one-third of the recommended dose if coadministered with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.
  
  voriconazole and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• xipamide

  xipamide, deflazacort. pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hypokalemia.

• zafirlukast

  zafirlukast will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Decrease deflazacort dose to one-third of the recommended dose if coadministered with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.

• zoster vaccine recombinant

  deflazacort decreases effects of zoster vaccine recombinant by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Immunosuppressive therapies may reduce the effectiveness of zoster vaccine recombinant.

Minor (72)

• acarbose

  deflazacort decreases effects of acarbose by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• acetazolamide

  acetazolamide will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• amphotericin B deoxycholate

  amphotericin B deoxycholate, deflazacort. Mechanism: unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Potential for hypokalemia.

• anastrozole

  anastrozole will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• aspirin

  deflazacort decreases levels of aspirin by increasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• aspirin rectal

  deflazacort decreases levels of aspirin rectal by increasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• aspirin/citric acid/sodium bicarbonate

  deflazacort decreases levels of aspirin/citric acid/sodium bicarbonate by increasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• balsalazide

  deflazacort decreases levels of balsalazide by increasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• bendroflumethiazide

  deflazacort, bendroflumethiazide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of hypokalemia, especially with strong glucocorticoid activity.

• bumetanide

  deflazacort, bumetanide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of hypokalemia, especially with strong glucocorticoid activity.

• calcium acetate

  deflazacort decreases levels of calcium acetate by increasing elimination. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• calcium carbonate

  deflazacort decreases levels of calcium carbonate by increasing elimination. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• calcium chloride

  deflazacort decreases levels of calcium chloride by increasing elimination. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• calcium citrate

  deflazacort decreases levels of calcium citrate by increasing elimination. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• calcium gluconate

  deflazacort decreases levels of calcium gluconate by increasing elimination. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• chlorothiazide

  deflazacort, chlorothiazide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of hypokalemia, especially with strong glucocorticoid activity.

• chlorpropamide

  deflazacort decreases effects of chlorpropamide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• chlorthalidone

  deflazacort, chlorthalidone. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of hypokalemia, especially with strong glucocorticoid activity.

• choline magnesium trisalicylate

  deflazacort decreases levels of choline magnesium trisalicylate by increasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• chromium

  deflazacort decreases levels of chromium by increasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• colestipol

  colestipol decreases levels of deflazacort by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• cyclopenthiazide

  deflazacort, cyclopenthiazide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of hypokalemia, especially with strong glucocorticoid activity.

• cyclophosphamide

  cyclophosphamide will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• danazol

  danazol, deflazacort. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. May enhance edema formation.

• diflunisal

  deflazacort decreases levels of diflunisal by increasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• ethacrynic acid

  deflazacort, ethacrynic acid. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of hypokalemia, especially with strong glucocorticoid activity.

• feverfew

  deflazacort decreases effects of feverfew by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• fluoxymesterone

  fluoxymesterone, deflazacort. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. May enhance edema formation.

• furosemide

  deflazacort, furosemide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of hypokalemia, especially with strong glucocorticoid activity.

• glimepiride

  deflazacort decreases effects of glimepiride by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• glipizide

  deflazacort decreases effects of glipizide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• glyburide

  deflazacort decreases effects of glyburide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• hydrochlorothiazide

  deflazacort, hydrochlorothiazide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of hypokalemia, especially with strong glucocorticoid activity.

• indapamide

  deflazacort, indapamide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of hypokalemia, especially with strong glucocorticoid activity.

• insulin aspart

  deflazacort decreases effects of insulin aspart by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• insulin detemir

  deflazacort decreases effects of insulin detemir by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• insulin glargine

  deflazacort decreases effects of insulin glargine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• insulin glulisine

  deflazacort decreases effects of insulin glulisine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• insulin lispro

  deflazacort decreases effects of insulin lispro by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• insulin NPH

  deflazacort decreases effects of insulin NPH by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• insulin regular human

  deflazacort decreases effects of insulin regular human by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• isoniazid

  deflazacort decreases effects of isoniazid by unknown mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• larotrectinib

  larotrectinib will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• levoketoconazole

  deflazacort will decrease the level or effect of levoketoconazole by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• mesalamine

  deflazacort decreases levels of mesalamine by increasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• mesterolone

  mesterolone, deflazacort. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. May enhance edema formation.

• metformin

  deflazacort decreases effects of metformin by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• methyclothiazide

  deflazacort, methyclothiazide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of hypokalemia, especially with strong glucocorticoid activity.

• metolazone

  deflazacort, metolazone. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of hypokalemia, especially with strong glucocorticoid activity.

• metyrapone

  deflazacort decreases effects of metyrapone by unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• miglitol

  deflazacort decreases effects of miglitol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• nateglinide

  deflazacort decreases effects of nateglinide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• oxandrolone

  oxandrolone, deflazacort. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. May enhance edema formation.

• oxymetholone

  oxymetholone, deflazacort. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. May enhance edema formation.

• pioglitazone

  deflazacort decreases effects of pioglitazone by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• repaglinide

  deflazacort decreases effects of repaglinide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• rosiglitazone

  deflazacort decreases effects of rosiglitazone by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• salicylates (non-asa)

  deflazacort decreases levels of salicylates (non-asa) by increasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• salsalate

  deflazacort decreases levels of salsalate by increasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• saxagliptin

  deflazacort decreases effects of saxagliptin by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• sitagliptin

  deflazacort decreases effects of sitagliptin by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• somatropin

  deflazacort decreases effects of somatropin by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• sulfasalazine

  deflazacort decreases levels of sulfasalazine by increasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• tacrolimus

  deflazacort, tacrolimus. Either increases levels of the other by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• testosterone

  testosterone, deflazacort. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. May enhance edema formation.

• testosterone buccal system

  testosterone buccal system, deflazacort. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. May enhance edema formation.

• testosterone topical

  testosterone topical, deflazacort. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. May enhance edema formation.

• tolazamide

  deflazacort decreases effects of tolazamide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• tolbutamide

  deflazacort decreases effects of tolbutamide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• torsemide

  deflazacort, torsemide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of hypokalemia, especially with strong glucocorticoid activity.

• vildagliptin

  deflazacort decreases effects of vildagliptin by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• willow bark

  deflazacort decreases levels of willow bark by increasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• abametapir

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)abametapir will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. For 2 weeks after abametapir application, avoid taking drugs that are CYP3A4 substrates. If not feasible, avoid use of abametapir.

• acarbose

  Minor (1)deflazacort decreases effects of acarbose by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• aceclofenac

  Monitor Closely (1)aceclofenac, deflazacort. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.

• acemetacin

  Monitor Closely (1)acemetacin, deflazacort. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.

• acetazolamide

  Minor (1)acetazolamide will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• adenovirus types 4 and 7 live, oral

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)deflazacort decreases effects of adenovirus types 4 and 7 live, oral by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Do not administer live or live attenuated vaccines to patients receiving immunosuppressive doses of corticosteroids.

• albuterol

  Monitor Closely (1)albuterol and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• amiodarone

  Monitor Closely (2)amiodarone will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  amiodarone will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Decrease deflazacort dose to one-third of the recommended dose if coadministered with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.

• amobarbital

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of deflazacort with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inducers.

• amphotericin B cholesteryl sulfate

  Monitor Closely (1)amphotericin B cholesteryl sulfate and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• amphotericin B deoxycholate

  Monitor Closely (1)amphotericin B deoxycholate and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)amphotericin B deoxycholate, deflazacort. Mechanism: unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Potential for hypokalemia.

• amphotericin B liposomal

  Monitor Closely (1)amphotericin B liposomal and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• amphotericin B phospholipid complex

  Monitor Closely (1)amphotericin B phospholipid complex and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• ampicillin

  Monitor Closely (1)ampicillin and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• anastrozole

  Minor (1)anastrozole will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• anthrax vaccine

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)deflazacort decreases effects of anthrax vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

• antithrombin alfa

  Monitor Closely (1)deflazacort, antithrombin alfa. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Corticosteroids may decrease anticoagulant effects by increasing blood coagulability; conversely, they may impair vascular integrity, thus increasing bleeding risk. Monitor INR closely.

• antithrombin III

  Monitor Closely (1)deflazacort, antithrombin III. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Corticosteroids may decrease anticoagulant effects by increasing blood coagulability; conversely, they may impair vascular integrity, thus increasing bleeding risk. Monitor INR closely.

• apalutamide

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)apalutamide will decrease the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration of apalutamide, a strong CYP3A4 inducer, with drugs that are CYP3A4 substrates can result in lower exposure to these medications. Avoid or substitute another drug for these medications when possible. Evaluate for loss of therapeutic effect if medication must be coadministered. Adjust dose according to prescribing information if needed.

• aprepitant

  Monitor Closely (1)aprepitant will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Decrease deflazacort dose to one-third of the recommended dose if coadministered with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.

• arformoterol

  Monitor Closely (1)arformoterol and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• argatroban

  Monitor Closely (1)deflazacort, argatroban. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Corticosteroids may decrease anticoagulant effects by increasing blood coagulability; conversely, they may impair vascular integrity, thus increasing bleeding risk. Monitor INR closely.

• armodafinil

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)armodafinil will decrease the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of deflazacort with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inducers.

• artemether/lumefantrine

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)artemether/lumefantrine will decrease the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of deflazacort with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inducers.

• aspirin

  Monitor Closely (1)aspirin, deflazacort. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.Minor (1)deflazacort decreases levels of aspirin by increasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• aspirin rectal

  Monitor Closely (1)aspirin rectal, deflazacort. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.Minor (1)deflazacort decreases levels of aspirin rectal by increasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• aspirin/citric acid/sodium bicarbonate

  Monitor Closely (1)aspirin/citric acid/sodium bicarbonate, deflazacort. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.Minor (1)deflazacort decreases levels of aspirin/citric acid/sodium bicarbonate by increasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• atazanavir

  Monitor Closely (1)atazanavir will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Decrease deflazacort dose to one-third of the recommended dose if coadministered with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.

• atorvastatin

  Monitor Closely (1)atorvastatin will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

• atracurium

  Monitor Closely (1)atracurium, deflazacort. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Coadministration of corticosteroids and neuromuscular blockers may increase risk of developing acute myopathy.

• axicabtagene ciloleucel

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)deflazacort, axicabtagene ciloleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Consider the use of prophylactic corticosteroid in patients after weighing the potential benefits and risks. Corticosteroids may, however, be required for treatment of cytokine release syndrome or neurologic toxicity.

• balsalazide

  Minor (1)deflazacort decreases levels of balsalazide by increasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• BCG vaccine live

  Serious - Use Alternative (2)deflazacort decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.
  
  deflazacort decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Do not administer live or live attenuated vaccines to patients receiving immunosuppressive doses of corticosteroids.

• belzutifan

  Monitor Closely (1)belzutifan will decrease the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. If unable to avoid coadministration of belzutifan with sensitive CYP3A4 substrates, consider increasing the sensitive CYP3A4 substrate dose in accordance with its prescribing information.

• bemiparin

  Monitor Closely (1)deflazacort, bemiparin. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Corticosteroids may decrease anticoagulant effects by increasing blood coagulability; conversely, they may impair vascular integrity, thus increasing bleeding risk. Monitor INR closely.

• bendroflumethiazide

  Minor (1)deflazacort, bendroflumethiazide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of hypokalemia, especially with strong glucocorticoid activity.

• bicalutamide

  Monitor Closely (1)bicalutamide will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Decrease deflazacort dose to one-third of the recommended dose if coadministered with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.

• bisacodyl

  Monitor Closely (1)bisacodyl and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• bisacodyl rectal

  Monitor Closely (1)bisacodyl rectal and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• bivalirudin

  Monitor Closely (1)deflazacort, bivalirudin. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Corticosteroids may decrease anticoagulant effects by increasing blood coagulability; conversely, they may impair vascular integrity, thus increasing bleeding risk. Monitor INR closely.

• bosentan

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)bosentan will decrease the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of deflazacort with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inducers.

• brexucabtagene autoleucel

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)deflazacort, brexucabtagene autoleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid prophylactic use of systemic corticosteroids as premedication before CAR-T cell therapy. Corticosteroids may, however, be required for treatment of cytokine release syndrome or neurologic toxicity.

• bumetanide

  Monitor Closely (1)bumetanide and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)deflazacort, bumetanide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of hypokalemia, especially with strong glucocorticoid activity.

• butabarbital

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)butabarbital will decrease the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of deflazacort with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inducers.

• butalbital

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)butalbital will decrease the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of deflazacort with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inducers.

• calcium acetate

  Minor (1)deflazacort decreases levels of calcium acetate by increasing elimination. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• calcium carbonate

  Minor (1)deflazacort decreases levels of calcium carbonate by increasing elimination. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• calcium chloride

  Minor (1)deflazacort decreases levels of calcium chloride by increasing elimination. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• calcium citrate

  Minor (1)deflazacort decreases levels of calcium citrate by increasing elimination. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• calcium gluconate

  Minor (1)deflazacort decreases levels of calcium gluconate by increasing elimination. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• carbamazepine

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)carbamazepine will decrease the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of deflazacort with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inducers.

• caspofungin

  Monitor Closely (1)caspofungin and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• castor oil

  Monitor Closely (1)castor oil and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• celecoxib

  Monitor Closely (1)celecoxib, deflazacort. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.

• cenobamate

  Monitor Closely (1)cenobamate will decrease the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Increase dose of CYP3A4 substrate, as needed, when coadministered with cenobamate.

• ceritinib

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)ceritinib will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• chloramphenicol

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)chloramphenicol will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Decrease dose by one third if combination cannot be avoided

• chlorothiazide

  Monitor Closely (1)chlorothiazide and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)deflazacort, chlorothiazide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of hypokalemia, especially with strong glucocorticoid activity.

• chlorpropamide

  Minor (1)deflazacort decreases effects of chlorpropamide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• chlorthalidone

  Monitor Closely (1)chlorthalidone and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)deflazacort, chlorthalidone. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of hypokalemia, especially with strong glucocorticoid activity.

• cholestyramine

  Monitor Closely (1)cholestyramine decreases levels of deflazacort by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.

• choline magnesium trisalicylate

  Monitor Closely (1)choline magnesium trisalicylate, deflazacort. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.Minor (1)deflazacort decreases levels of choline magnesium trisalicylate by increasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• chromium

  Minor (1)deflazacort decreases levels of chromium by increasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• ciltacabtagene autoleucel

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)deflazacort, ciltacabtagene autoleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid prophylactic use of systemic corticosteroids as premedication before CAR-T cell therapy. Corticosteroids may, however, be required for treatment of cytokine release syndrome or neurologic toxicity.

• cisatracurium

  Monitor Closely (1)cisatracurium, deflazacort. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Coadministration of corticosteroids and neuromuscular blockers may increase risk of developing acute myopathy.

• cisplatin

  Monitor Closely (1)cisplatin and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• clarithromycin

  Monitor Closely (2)clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Decrease deflazacort dose to one-third of the recommended dose if coadministered with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.

• clobazam

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)clobazam will decrease the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of deflazacort with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inducers.

• clotrimazole

  Monitor Closely (1)clotrimazole will decrease the level or effect of deflazacort by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

• cobicistat

  Monitor Closely (1)cobicistat will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Decrease deflazacort dose to one-third of the recommended dose if coadministered with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.

• colestipol

  Minor (1)colestipol decreases levels of deflazacort by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• conivaptan

  Monitor Closely (1)conivaptan will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Decrease deflazacort dose to one-third of the recommended dose if coadministered with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.

• crizotinib

  Monitor Closely (1)crizotinib will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Decrease deflazacort dose to one-third of the recommended dose if coadministered with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.

• cyclopenthiazide

  Minor (1)deflazacort, cyclopenthiazide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of hypokalemia, especially with strong glucocorticoid activity.

• cyclophosphamide

  Minor (1)cyclophosphamide will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• cyclosporine

  Monitor Closely (3)cyclosporine will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  deflazacort, cyclosporine. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Corticosteroids may increase or decrease cyclosporine concentrations. Also, cyclosporine may increase the plasma concentrations of the corticosteroids. Monitor for changes in cyclosporine concentrations and for toxicities of corticosteroids and/or cyclosporine.
  
  cyclosporine will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Decrease deflazacort dose to one-third of the recommended dose if coadministered with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.

• dabrafenib

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)dabrafenib will decrease the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of deflazacort with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inducers.

• dalteparin

  Monitor Closely (1)deflazacort, dalteparin. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Corticosteroids may decrease anticoagulant effects by increasing blood coagulability; conversely, they may impair vascular integrity, thus increasing bleeding risk. Monitor INR closely.

• danazol

  Minor (1)danazol, deflazacort. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. May enhance edema formation.

• darunavir

  Monitor Closely (1)darunavir will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Decrease deflazacort dose to one-third of the recommended dose if coadministered with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.

• dengue vaccine

  Monitor Closely (1)deflazacort decreases effects of dengue vaccine by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Use Caution/Monitor. Immunosuppressive therapies (eg, irradiation, antimetabolites, alkylating agents, cytotoxic drugs, corticosteroids [greater than physiologic doses]) may reduce immune response to dengue vaccine.

• diclofenac

  Monitor Closely (1)diclofenac, deflazacort. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.

• diflunisal

  Monitor Closely (1)diflunisal, deflazacort. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.Minor (1)deflazacort decreases levels of diflunisal by increasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• diltiazem

  Monitor Closely (1)diltiazem will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Decrease deflazacort dose to one-third of the recommended dose if coadministered with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.

• diphtheria & tetanus toxoids

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)deflazacort decreases effects of diphtheria & tetanus toxoids by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

• diphtheria & tetanus toxoids/ acellular pertussis vaccine

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)deflazacort decreases effects of diphtheria & tetanus toxoids/ acellular pertussis vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

• diphtheria & tetanus toxoids/acellular pertussis/poliovirus, inactivated vaccine

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)deflazacort decreases effects of diphtheria & tetanus toxoids/acellular pertussis/poliovirus, inactivated vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

• dobutamine

  Monitor Closely (1)dobutamine and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• dopamine

  Monitor Closely (1)dopamine and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• doxycycline

  Monitor Closely (1)doxycycline will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Decrease deflazacort dose to one-third of the recommended dose if coadministered with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.

• dronedarone

  Monitor Closely (2)dronedarone will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  dronedarone will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Decrease deflazacort dose to one-third of the recommended dose if coadministered with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.

• duvelisib

  Monitor Closely (1)duvelisib will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. will increase the level or effect of

• efavirenz

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of deflazacort with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inducers.

• elagolix

  Monitor Closely (1)elagolix will decrease the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Elagolix is a weak-to-moderate CYP3A4 inducer. Monitor CYP3A substrates if coadministered. Consider increasing CYP3A substrate dose if needed.

• elvitegravir/cobicistat/emtricitabine/tenofovir DF

  Monitor Closely (1)elvitegravir/cobicistat/emtricitabine/tenofovir DF will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Decrease deflazacort dose to one-third of the recommended dose if coadministered with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.

• encorafenib

  Monitor Closely (1)encorafenib, deflazacort. affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Encorafenib both inhibits and induces CYP3A4 at clinically relevant plasma concentrations. Coadministration of encorafenib with sensitive CYP3A4 substrates may result in increased toxicity or decreased efficacy of these agents.

• enoxaparin

  Monitor Closely (1)deflazacort, enoxaparin. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Corticosteroids may decrease anticoagulant effects by increasing blood coagulability; conversely, they may impair vascular integrity, thus increasing bleeding risk. Monitor INR closely.

• enzalutamide

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)enzalutamide will decrease the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of deflazacort with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inducers.

• ephedrine

  Monitor Closely (1)ephedrine and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• epinephrine

  Monitor Closely (1)epinephrine and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• epinephrine racemic

  Monitor Closely (1)epinephrine racemic and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• erythromycin base

  Monitor Closely (2)erythromycin base will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  erythromycin base will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Decrease deflazacort dose to one-third of the recommended dose if coadministered with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.

• erythromycin ethylsuccinate

  Monitor Closely (2)erythromycin ethylsuccinate will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  erythromycin ethylsuccinate will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Decrease deflazacort dose to one-third of the recommended dose if coadministered with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.

• erythromycin lactobionate

  Monitor Closely (2)erythromycin lactobionate will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  erythromycin lactobionate will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Decrease deflazacort dose to one-third of the recommended dose if coadministered with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.

• erythromycin stearate

  Monitor Closely (2)erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Decrease deflazacort dose to one-third of the recommended dose if coadministered with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.

• eslicarbazepine acetate

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of deflazacort with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inducers.

• ethacrynic acid

  Monitor Closely (1)ethacrynic acid and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)deflazacort, ethacrynic acid. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of hypokalemia, especially with strong glucocorticoid activity.

• etodolac

  Monitor Closely (1)etodolac, deflazacort. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.

• etravirine

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)etravirine will decrease the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of deflazacort with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inducers.

• fedratinib

  Monitor Closely (1)fedratinib will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Adjust dose of drugs that are CYP3A4 substrates as necessary.

• felodipine

  Monitor Closely (1)felodipine will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

• fenoprofen

  Monitor Closely (1)fenoprofen, deflazacort. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.

• feverfew

  Minor (1)deflazacort decreases effects of feverfew by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• fexinidazole

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)fexinidazole will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Fexinidazole inhibits CYP3A4. Coadministration may increase risk for adverse effects of CYP3A4 substrates.

• fluconazole

  Monitor Closely (2)fluconazole and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  fluconazole will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Decrease deflazacort dose to one-third of the recommended dose if coadministered with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.

• fluoxymesterone

  Minor (1)fluoxymesterone, deflazacort. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. May enhance edema formation.

• flurbiprofen

  Monitor Closely (1)flurbiprofen, deflazacort. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.

• fluvoxamine

  Monitor Closely (1)fluvoxamine will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Decrease deflazacort dose by one-third of recommended dose if coadministered with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors

• fondaparinux

  Monitor Closely (1)deflazacort, fondaparinux. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Corticosteroids may decrease anticoagulant effects by increasing blood coagulability; conversely, they may impair vascular integrity, thus increasing bleeding risk. Monitor INR closely.

• formoterol

  Monitor Closely (1)formoterol and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• fosamprenavir

  Monitor Closely (1)fosamprenavir will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Decrease deflazacort dose to one-third of the recommended dose if coadministered with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.

• fosaprepitant

  Monitor Closely (1)fosaprepitant will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Decrease deflazacort dose to one-third of the recommended dose if coadministered with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.

• fosphenytoin

  Monitor Closely (1)fosphenytoin will decrease the level or effect of deflazacort by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (1)fosphenytoin will decrease the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of deflazacort with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inducers.

• furosemide

  Monitor Closely (1)furosemide and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)deflazacort, furosemide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of hypokalemia, especially with strong glucocorticoid activity.

• gentamicin

  Monitor Closely (1)gentamicin and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• glimepiride

  Minor (1)deflazacort decreases effects of glimepiride by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• glipizide

  Minor (1)deflazacort decreases effects of glipizide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• glyburide

  Minor (1)deflazacort decreases effects of glyburide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• glycerin

  Monitor Closely (1)glycerin and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• glycerin rectal

  Monitor Closely (1)glycerin rectal and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• grapefruit

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)grapefruit will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid consuming grapefruit and grapefruit juice while taking deflazacort.

• haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine

  Monitor Closely (1)deflazacort decreases effects of haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Avoid vaccination during chemotherapy or radiation therapy if possible because antibody response might be suboptimal. Patients vaccinated within a 14-day period before starting or during immunosuppressive therapy should be revaccinated =3 months after therapy is discontinued if immune competence has been restored.

• haloperidol

  Monitor Closely (1)haloperidol will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Decrease deflazacort dose to one-third of the recommended dose if coadministered with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.

• heparin

  Monitor Closely (1)deflazacort, heparin. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Corticosteroids may decrease anticoagulant effects by increasing blood coagulability; conversely, they may impair vascular integrity, thus increasing bleeding risk. Monitor INR closely.

• hepatitis A vaccine inactivated

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)deflazacort decreases effects of hepatitis A vaccine inactivated by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

• hepatitis a/b vaccine

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)deflazacort decreases effects of hepatitis a/b vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

• hepatitis a/typhoid vaccine

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)deflazacort decreases effects of hepatitis a/typhoid vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

• hepatitis b vaccine

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)deflazacort decreases effects of hepatitis b vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

• human papillomavirus vaccine, nonavalent

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)deflazacort decreases effects of human papillomavirus vaccine, nonavalent by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Immunosuppressive therapies, including irradiation, antimetabolites, alkylating agents, cytotoxic drugs, and corticosteroids (used in greater than physiologic doses), may reduce the immune responses to vaccines.

• human papillomavirus vaccine, quadrivalent

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)deflazacort decreases effects of human papillomavirus vaccine, quadrivalent by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Immunosuppressive therapies, including irradiation, antimetabolites, alkylating agents, cytotoxic drugs, and corticosteroids (used in greater than physiologic doses), may reduce the immune responses to vaccines.

• hydrochlorothiazide

  Monitor Closely (1)hydrochlorothiazide and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)deflazacort, hydrochlorothiazide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of hypokalemia, especially with strong glucocorticoid activity.

• ibuprofen

  Monitor Closely (1)ibuprofen, deflazacort. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.

• ibuprofen IV

  Monitor Closely (1)ibuprofen IV, deflazacort. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.

• idecabtagene vicleucel

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)deflazacort, idecabtagene vicleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid prophylactic use of systemic corticosteroids as premedication before CAR-T cell therapy. Corticosteroids may, however, be required for treatment of cytokine release syndrome or neurologic toxicity.

• idelalisib

  Monitor Closely (1)idelalisib will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Decrease deflazacort dose to one-third of the recommended dose if coadministered with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.

• iloperidone

  Monitor Closely (1)iloperidone will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Decrease deflazacort dose to one-third of the recommended dose if coadministered with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.

• imatinib

  Monitor Closely (1)imatinib will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Decrease deflazacort dose to one-third of the recommended dose if coadministered with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.

• indapamide

  Monitor Closely (1)indapamide and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)deflazacort, indapamide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of hypokalemia, especially with strong glucocorticoid activity.

• indinavir

  Monitor Closely (2)indinavir will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  indinavir will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Decrease deflazacort dose to one-third of the recommended dose if coadministered with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.

• indomethacin

  Monitor Closely (1)indomethacin, deflazacort. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.

• influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)deflazacort decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

• influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, cell-cultured

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)deflazacort decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, cell-cultured by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

• influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, intranasal

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)deflazacort decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, intranasal by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

• influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, recombinant

  Monitor Closely (1)deflazacort decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine quadrivalent, recombinant by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Immune response to vaccine may be decreased in immunocompromised individuals.

• influenza virus vaccine trivalent

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)deflazacort decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine trivalent by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

• influenza virus vaccine trivalent, recombinant

  Monitor Closely (1)deflazacort decreases effects of influenza virus vaccine trivalent, recombinant by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Immune response to vaccine may be decreased in immunocompromised individuals.

• insulin aspart

  Monitor Closely (1)insulin aspart and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)deflazacort decreases effects of insulin aspart by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• insulin aspart protamine/insulin aspart

  Monitor Closely (1)insulin aspart protamine/insulin aspart and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• insulin degludec

  Monitor Closely (1)insulin degludec and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• insulin detemir

  Monitor Closely (1)insulin detemir and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)deflazacort decreases effects of insulin detemir by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• insulin glargine

  Monitor Closely (1)insulin glargine and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)deflazacort decreases effects of insulin glargine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• insulin glulisine

  Monitor Closely (1)insulin glulisine and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)deflazacort decreases effects of insulin glulisine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• insulin inhaled

  Monitor Closely (1)insulin inhaled and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• insulin isophane human/insulin regular human

  Monitor Closely (1)insulin isophane human/insulin regular human and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• insulin lispro

  Monitor Closely (1)insulin lispro and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)deflazacort decreases effects of insulin lispro by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• insulin lispro protamine/insulin lispro

  Monitor Closely (1)insulin lispro protamine/insulin lispro and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• insulin NPH

  Monitor Closely (1)insulin NPH and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)deflazacort decreases effects of insulin NPH by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• insulin regular human

  Monitor Closely (1)insulin regular human and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)deflazacort decreases effects of insulin regular human by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• isavuconazonium sulfate

  Monitor Closely (1)deflazacort and isavuconazonium sulfate both decrease immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Use Caution/Monitor.

• isoniazid

  Monitor Closely (1)isoniazid will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Decrease deflazacort dose to one-third of the recommended dose if coadministered with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.Minor (1)deflazacort decreases effects of isoniazid by unknown mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• isoproterenol

  Monitor Closely (1)isoproterenol and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• istradefylline

  Monitor Closely (1)istradefylline will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Istradefylline 40 mg/day increased peak levels and AUC of CYP3A4 substrates in clinical trials. This effect was not observed with istradefylline 20 mg/day. Consider dose reduction of sensitive CYP3A4 substrates.

• itraconazole

  Monitor Closely (1)itraconazole will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Itraconazole is a strong P-gp and CYP3A4 inhibitor.Decrease deflazacort (P-gp and CYP3A4 substrate) dose to one-third of the recommended dose if coadministered with strong CYP3A4 and/or P-gp inhibitors.

• ivosidenib

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)ivosidenib will decrease the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of sensitive CYP3A4 substrates with ivosidenib or replace with alternate therapies. If coadministration is unavoidable, monitor patients for loss of therapeutic effect of these drugs.

• Japanese encephalitis virus vaccine

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)deflazacort decreases effects of Japanese encephalitis virus vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

• ketoconazole

  Monitor Closely (3)ketoconazole will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  ketoconazole and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  ketoconazole will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Decrease deflazacort dose to one-third of the recommended dose if coadministered with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.

• ketoprofen

  Monitor Closely (1)ketoprofen, deflazacort. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.

• ketorolac

  Monitor Closely (1)ketorolac, deflazacort. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.

• ketorolac intranasal

  Monitor Closely (1)ketorolac intranasal, deflazacort. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.

• lactulose

  Monitor Closely (1)lactulose and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• lapatinib

  Monitor Closely (2)lapatinib will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  lapatinib will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Decrease deflazacort dose to one-third of the recommended dose if coadministered with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.

• larotrectinib

  Minor (1)larotrectinib will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• lenacapavir

  Monitor Closely (1)lenacapavir will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. When coadministered with deflazacort (a CYP3A4 substrate), give one third of the recommended deflazacort dosage (eg, reduce a 36 mg/day-dose to 12 mg/day dose when used with lenacapavir.

• levalbuterol

  Monitor Closely (1)levalbuterol and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• levoketoconazole

  Monitor Closely (3)levoketoconazole will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  levoketoconazole and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  levoketoconazole will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Decrease deflazacort dose to one-third of the recommended dose if coadministered with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.Minor (1)deflazacort will decrease the level or effect of levoketoconazole by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• lisocabtagene maraleucel

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)deflazacort, lisocabtagene maraleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid prophylactic use of systemic corticosteroids as premedication before CAR-T cell therapy. Corticosteroids may, however, be required for treatment of cytokine release syndrome or neurologic toxicity.

• lonafarnib

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)lonafarnib will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration with sensitive CYP3A substrates. If coadministration unavoidable, monitor for adverse reactions and reduce CYP3A substrate dose in accordance with product labeling.

• lonapegsomatropin

  Monitor Closely (2)lonapegsomatropin decreases effects of deflazacort by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Growth hormone (GH) inhibits microsomal enzyme 11 beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1, which converts cortisone to its active metabolite, cortisol. Patients with untreated GH deficiency may have increases in serum cortisol, and initiation of lonapegsomatropin may result decreased serum cortisol. Patients with hypoadrenalism treated with glucocorticoids may require an increase glucocorticoid stress or maintenance doses following lonapegsomatropin initiation.
  
  deflazacort decreases effects of lonapegsomatropin by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Glucocorticoid therapy and supraphysiologic glucocorticoid treatment may attenuate the growth promoting effects of lonapegsomatropin in children. Carefully adjust glucocorticoid replacement dosing in children receiving glucocorticoid treatments to avoid both hypoadrenalism and an inhibitory effect on growth.

• lopinavir

  Monitor Closely (1)lopinavir will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Decrease deflazacort dose to one-third of the recommended dose if coadministered with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.

• loratadine

  Monitor Closely (1)loratadine will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

• lorlatinib

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)lorlatinib will decrease the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• lornoxicam

  Monitor Closely (1)lornoxicam, deflazacort. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.

• lovastatin

  Monitor Closely (1)lovastatin will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

• lubiprostone

  Monitor Closely (1)lubiprostone and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• lumacaftor/ivacaftor

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)lumacaftor/ivacaftor will decrease the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of deflazacort with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inducers.

• macimorelin

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)deflazacort, macimorelin. unspecified interaction mechanism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Drugs that directly affect the pituitary secretion of growth hormone (GH) may impact the accuracy of the macimorelin diagnostic test. Allow sufficient washout time of drugs affecting GH release before administering macimorelin. .

• magnesium citrate

  Monitor Closely (1)magnesium citrate and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• magnesium hydroxide

  Monitor Closely (1)magnesium hydroxide and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• malt soup extract

  Monitor Closely (1)malt soup extract and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• measles (rubeola) vaccine

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)deflazacort decreases effects of measles (rubeola) vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

• measles mumps and rubella vaccine, live

  Serious - Use Alternative (2)deflazacort decreases effects of measles mumps and rubella vaccine, live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.
  
  deflazacort decreases effects of measles mumps and rubella vaccine, live by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Do not administer live or live attenuated vaccines to patients receiving immunosuppressive doses of corticosteroids.

• measles, mumps, rubella and varicella vaccine, live

  Serious - Use Alternative (2)deflazacort decreases effects of measles, mumps, rubella and varicella vaccine, live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.
  
  deflazacort decreases effects of measles, mumps, rubella and varicella vaccine, live by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Do not administer live or live attenuated vaccines to patients receiving immunosuppressive doses of corticosteroids.

• meclofenamate

  Monitor Closely (1)meclofenamate, deflazacort. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.

• mefenamic acid

  Monitor Closely (1)mefenamic acid, deflazacort. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.

• meloxicam

  Monitor Closely (1)meloxicam, deflazacort. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.

• meningococcal A C Y and W-135 polysaccharide vaccine combined

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)deflazacort decreases effects of meningococcal A C Y and W-135 polysaccharide vaccine combined by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

• mesalamine

  Minor (1)deflazacort decreases levels of mesalamine by increasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• mesterolone

  Minor (1)mesterolone, deflazacort. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. May enhance edema formation.

• metaproterenol

  Monitor Closely (1)metaproterenol and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• metformin

  Minor (1)deflazacort decreases effects of metformin by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• methyclothiazide

  Minor (1)deflazacort, methyclothiazide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of hypokalemia, especially with strong glucocorticoid activity.

• metolazone

  Monitor Closely (1)metolazone and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)deflazacort, metolazone. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of hypokalemia, especially with strong glucocorticoid activity.

• metronidazole

  Monitor Closely (1)metronidazole will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Decrease deflazacort dose to one-third of the recommended dose if coadministered with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.

• metyrapone

  Minor (1)deflazacort decreases effects of metyrapone by unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• mifepristone

  Contraindicated (1)mifepristone, deflazacort. Mechanism: unknown. Contraindicated. Mfr. states that mifepristone is contraindicated in pts. on long term corticosteroid Tx.Serious - Use Alternative (1)mifepristone will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Decrease dose by one third if combination cannot be avoided

• miglitol

  Minor (1)deflazacort decreases effects of miglitol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• mitotane

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)mitotane will decrease the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of deflazacort with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inducers.

• nabumetone

  Monitor Closely (1)nabumetone, deflazacort. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.

• nafcillin

  Monitor Closely (1)nafcillin and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (1)nafcillin will decrease the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of deflazacort with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inducers.

• naproxen

  Monitor Closely (1)naproxen, deflazacort. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.

• nateglinide

  Minor (1)deflazacort decreases effects of nateglinide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• nefazodone

  Monitor Closely (2)nefazodone will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  nefazodone will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Decrease deflazacort dose to one-third of the recommended dose if coadministered with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.

• nelfinavir

  Monitor Closely (1)nelfinavir will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Decrease deflazacort dose to one-third of the recommended dose if coadministered with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.

• netupitant/palonosetron

  Monitor Closely (1)netupitant/palonosetron will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Decrease deflazacort dose to one-third of the recommended dose if coadministered with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.

• nevirapine

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)nevirapine will decrease the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of deflazacort with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inducers.

• nicardipine

  Monitor Closely (2)nicardipine will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  nicardipine will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Decrease deflazacort dose to one-third of the recommended dose if coadministered with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.

• nifedipine

  Monitor Closely (1)nifedipine will decrease the level or effect of deflazacort by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

• nilotinib

  Monitor Closely (2)nilotinib will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  nilotinib will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Decrease deflazacort dose to one-third of the recommended dose if coadministered with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.

• norepinephrine

  Monitor Closely (1)norepinephrine and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• ocrelizumab

  Monitor Closely (1)deflazacort and ocrelizumab both increase immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration of ocrelizumab with high doses of corticosteroids is expected to increase the risk of immunosuppression.

• ofatumumab SC

  Monitor Closely (1)ofatumumab SC, deflazacort. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Use Caution/Monitor. Consider the risk of additive immune system effects when coadministering immunosuppressive therapies with coadministration. When switching from therapies with immune effects, take into account the duration and mechanism of action of these therapies when initiating ofatumumab SC.

• oxaliplatin

  Monitor Closely (1)oxaliplatin and deflazacort both increase immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Use Caution/Monitor. Use of oxaliplatin with concomitant immunosuppressants or with impaired immune systems may increased risk for serious infections.

• oxandrolone

  Minor (1)oxandrolone, deflazacort. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. May enhance edema formation.

• oxaprozin

  Monitor Closely (1)oxaprozin, deflazacort. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.

• oxcarbazepine

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)oxcarbazepine will decrease the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of deflazacort with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inducers.

• oxymetholone

  Minor (1)oxymetholone, deflazacort. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. May enhance edema formation.

• ozanimod

  Monitor Closely (1)ozanimod, deflazacort. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration with immunosuppressive therapies may increase the risk of additive immune effects during therapy and in the weeks following administration. When switching from drugs with prolonged immune effects, consider the half-life and mode of action of these drugs in order to avoid unintended additive immunosuppressive effects.

• pancuronium

  Monitor Closely (1)pancuronium, deflazacort. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Coadministration of corticosteroids and neuromuscular blockers may increase risk of developing acute myopathy.

• parecoxib

  Monitor Closely (1)parecoxib, deflazacort. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.

• penicillin G aqueous

  Monitor Closely (1)penicillin G aqueous and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• pentobarbital

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)pentobarbital will decrease the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of deflazacort with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inducers.

• phenindione

  Monitor Closely (1)deflazacort, phenindione. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Corticosteroids may decrease anticoagulant effects by increasing blood coagulability; conversely, they may impair vascular integrity, thus increasing bleeding risk. Monitor INR closely.

• phenobarbital

  Monitor Closely (1)phenobarbital will decrease the level or effect of deflazacort by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (1)phenobarbital will decrease the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of deflazacort with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inducers.

• phenytoin

  Monitor Closely (1)phenytoin will decrease the level or effect of deflazacort by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (1)phenytoin will decrease the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of deflazacort with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inducers.

• pioglitazone

  Minor (1)deflazacort decreases effects of pioglitazone by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• pirbuterol

  Monitor Closely (1)pirbuterol and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• piroxicam

  Monitor Closely (1)piroxicam, deflazacort. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.

• pneumococcal vaccine 13-valent

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)deflazacort decreases effects of pneumococcal vaccine 13-valent by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

• pneumococcal vaccine heptavalent

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)deflazacort decreases effects of pneumococcal vaccine heptavalent by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

• pneumococcal vaccine polyvalent

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)deflazacort decreases effects of pneumococcal vaccine polyvalent by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

• poliovirus vaccine inactivated

  Monitor Closely (1)deflazacort decreases effects of poliovirus vaccine inactivated by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Avoid vaccination during chemotherapy or radiation therapy if possible because antibody response might be suboptimal. Patients vaccinated within a 14-day period before starting or during immunosuppressive therapy should be revaccinated =3 months after therapy is discontinued if immune competence has been restored. .

• polyethylene glycol & electrolytes

  Monitor Closely (1)polyethylene glycol & electrolytes and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• polyethylene glycol/electrolytes/sodium ascorbate/ascorbic acid

  Monitor Closely (1)polyethylene glycol/electrolytes/sodium ascorbate/ascorbic acid and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• ponesimod

  Monitor Closely (1)ponesimod and deflazacort both increase immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Use Caution/Monitor. Caution if coadministered because of additive immunosuppressive effects during such therapy and in the weeks following administration. When switching from drugs with prolonged immune effects, consider the half-life and mode of action of these drugs to avoid unintended additive immunosuppressive effects.

• posaconazole

  Monitor Closely (2)posaconazole and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  posaconazole will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Decrease deflazacort dose to one-third of the recommended dose if coadministered with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.

• primidone

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)primidone will decrease the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of deflazacort with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inducers.

• protamine

  Monitor Closely (1)deflazacort, protamine. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Corticosteroids may decrease anticoagulant effects by increasing blood coagulability; conversely, they may impair vascular integrity, thus increasing bleeding risk. Monitor INR closely.

• quercetin

  Monitor Closely (1)quercetin will decrease the level or effect of deflazacort by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

• quinidine

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)quinidine will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• quinupristin/dalfopristin

  Monitor Closely (1)quinupristin/dalfopristin will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Decrease deflazacort dose to one-third of the recommended dose if coadministered with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.

• rabies vaccine

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)deflazacort decreases effects of rabies vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids may interfere with development of active immunity.

• rabies vaccine chick embryo cell derived

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)deflazacort decreases effects of rabies vaccine chick embryo cell derived by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

• ranolazine

  Monitor Closely (1)ranolazine will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

• repaglinide

  Minor (1)deflazacort decreases effects of repaglinide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• ribociclib

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)ribociclib will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Decrease dose by one third if combination cannot be avoided

• rifabutin

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)rifabutin will decrease the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of deflazacort with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inducers.

• rifampin

  Monitor Closely (1)rifampin will decrease the level or effect of deflazacort by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (1)rifampin will decrease the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of deflazacort with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inducers.

• rifapentine

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)rifapentine will decrease the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of deflazacort with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inducers.

• ritonavir

  Monitor Closely (2)ritonavir will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  ritonavir will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Decrease deflazacort dose to one-third of the recommended dose if coadministered with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.

• rocuronium

  Monitor Closely (1)rocuronium, deflazacort. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Coadministration of corticosteroids and neuromuscular blockers may increase risk of developing acute myopathy.

• rosiglitazone

  Minor (1)deflazacort decreases effects of rosiglitazone by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• rotavirus oral vaccine, live

  Serious - Use Alternative (2)deflazacort decreases effects of rotavirus oral vaccine, live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.
  
  deflazacort decreases effects of rotavirus oral vaccine, live by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Do not administer live or live attenuated vaccines to patients receiving immunosuppressive doses of corticosteroids.

• rubella vaccine

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)deflazacort decreases effects of rubella vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

• rucaparib

  Monitor Closely (1)rucaparib will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Adjust dosage of CYP3A4 substrates, if clinically indicated.

• salicylates (non-asa)

  Monitor Closely (1)salicylates (non-asa), deflazacort. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.Minor (1)deflazacort decreases levels of salicylates (non-asa) by increasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• salmeterol

  Monitor Closely (1)salmeterol and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• salsalate

  Monitor Closely (1)salsalate, deflazacort. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.Minor (1)deflazacort decreases levels of salsalate by increasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• saquinavir

  Monitor Closely (1)saquinavir will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Decrease deflazacort dose to one-third of the recommended dose if coadministered with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.

• saxagliptin

  Minor (1)deflazacort decreases effects of saxagliptin by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• schisandra

  Monitor Closely (1)schisandra will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Decrease deflazacort dose to one-third of the recommended dose if coadministered with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.

• secobarbital

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)secobarbital will decrease the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of deflazacort with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inducers.

• senna

  Monitor Closely (1)senna and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• sertraline

  Monitor Closely (1)sertraline will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Decrease deflazacort dose to one-third of the recommended dose if coadministered with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.

• simvastatin

  Monitor Closely (1)simvastatin will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

• sirolimus

  Monitor Closely (1)sirolimus will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

• sitagliptin

  Minor (1)deflazacort decreases effects of sitagliptin by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• smallpox (vaccinia) vaccine, live

  Serious - Use Alternative (2)deflazacort decreases effects of smallpox (vaccinia) vaccine, live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.
  
  deflazacort decreases effects of smallpox (vaccinia) vaccine, live by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Do not administer live or live attenuated vaccines to patients receiving immunosuppressive doses of corticosteroids.

• sodium acid phosphate

  Monitor Closely (1)sodium acid phosphate and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• sodium bicarbonate

  Monitor Closely (1)sodium bicarbonate and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• sodium phosphate rectal

  Monitor Closely (1)sodium phosphate rectal and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• sodium picosulfate/magnesium oxide/anhydrous citric acid

  Monitor Closely (1)sodium picosulfate/magnesium oxide/anhydrous citric acid and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• sodium polystyrene sulfonate

  Monitor Closely (1)sodium polystyrene sulfonate and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• sodium sulfate/?magnesium sulfate/potassium chloride

  Monitor Closely (1)sodium sulfate/?magnesium sulfate/potassium chloride increases toxicity of deflazacort by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Coadministration with medications that cause fluid and electrolyte abnormalities may increase the risk of adverse events of seizure, arrhythmias, and renal impairment.

• sodium sulfate/potassium sulfate/magnesium sulfate

  Monitor Closely (1)sodium sulfate/potassium sulfate/magnesium sulfate increases toxicity of deflazacort by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Coadministration with medications that cause fluid and electrolyte abnormalities may increase the risk of adverse events of seizure, arrhythmias, and renal impairment.

• sodium sulfate/potassium sulfate/magnesium sulfate/polyethylene glycol

  Monitor Closely (1)sodium sulfate/potassium sulfate/magnesium sulfate/polyethylene glycol and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• sofosbuvir/velpatasvir

  Monitor Closely (1)sofosbuvir/velpatasvir will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Decrease deflazacort dose to one-third of the recommended dose if coadministered with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.

• somapacitan

  Monitor Closely (1)somapacitan decreases effects of deflazacort by Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Comment: Microsomal enzyme 11-beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 (11-beta-HSD-1) required for cortisone conversion to its active metabolite, cortisol, in hepatic and adipose tissue. GH inhibits 11-beta-HSD-1. Patients treated with glucocorticoid for hypoadrenalism may require increased maintenance or stress doses after initiating somapacitan.

• somatrem

  Monitor Closely (1)deflazacort decreases effects of somatrem by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• somatropin

  Minor (1)deflazacort decreases effects of somatropin by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• sorafenib

  Monitor Closely (1)deflazacort decreases levels of sorafenib by increasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• sorbitol

  Monitor Closely (1)sorbitol and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• squill

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)deflazacort increases toxicity of squill by unspecified interaction mechanism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• St John's Wort

  Monitor Closely (1)St John's Wort will decrease the level or effect of deflazacort by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (1)St John's Wort will decrease the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of deflazacort with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inducers.

• sterculia

  Monitor Closely (1)sterculia and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• stiripentol

  Monitor Closely (1)stiripentol, deflazacort. affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Stiripentol is a CYP3A4 inhibitor and inducer. Monitor CYP3A4 substrates coadministered with stiripentol for increased or decreased effects. CYP3A4 substrates may require dosage adjustment.

• succinylcholine

  Monitor Closely (1)succinylcholine, deflazacort. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Coadministration of corticosteroids and neuromuscular blockers may increase risk of developing acute myopathy.

• sulfasalazine

  Monitor Closely (1)sulfasalazine, deflazacort. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.Minor (1)deflazacort decreases levels of sulfasalazine by increasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• sulindac

  Monitor Closely (1)sulindac, deflazacort. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.

• tacrolimus

  Monitor Closely (1)tacrolimus will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)deflazacort, tacrolimus. Either increases levels of the other by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• tazemetostat

  Monitor Closely (1)tazemetostat will decrease the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• tecovirimat

  Monitor Closely (1)tecovirimat will decrease the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Tecovirimat is a weak CYP3A4 inducer. Monitor sensitive CYP3A4 substrates for effectiveness if coadministered.

• terbutaline

  Monitor Closely (1)terbutaline and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• testosterone

  Minor (1)testosterone, deflazacort. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. May enhance edema formation.

• testosterone buccal system

  Minor (1)testosterone buccal system, deflazacort. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. May enhance edema formation.

• testosterone topical

  Minor (1)testosterone topical, deflazacort. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. May enhance edema formation.

• tetanus toxoid adsorbed or fluid

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)deflazacort decreases effects of tetanus toxoid adsorbed or fluid by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

• tetracycline

  Monitor Closely (1)tetracycline will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Decrease deflazacort dose to one-third of the recommended dose if coadministered with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.

• theophylline

  Monitor Closely (1)theophylline and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• tick-borne encephalitis vaccine

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)deflazacort decreases effects of tick-borne encephalitis vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

• tipranavir

  Monitor Closely (1)tipranavir will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Decrease deflazacort dose to one-third of the recommended dose if coadministered with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.

• tisagenlecleucel

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)deflazacort, tisagenlecleucel. Either increases effects of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid prophylactic use of systemic corticosteroids as premedication before CAR-T cell therapy. Corticosteroids may, however, be required for treatment of cytokine release syndrome or neurologic toxicity.

• tolazamide

  Minor (1)deflazacort decreases effects of tolazamide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• tolbutamide

  Minor (1)deflazacort decreases effects of tolbutamide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• tolfenamic acid

  Monitor Closely (1)tolfenamic acid, deflazacort. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.

• tolmetin

  Monitor Closely (1)tolmetin, deflazacort. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.

• tolvaptan

  Monitor Closely (1)tolvaptan will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

• torsemide

  Monitor Closely (1)torsemide and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)deflazacort, torsemide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of hypokalemia, especially with strong glucocorticoid activity.

• trastuzumab

  Monitor Closely (1)trastuzumab, deflazacort. Either increases toxicity of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Use Caution/Monitor. Neutropenia or febrile neutropenia incidence were increased when trastuzumab was coadministered with myelosuppressive chemotherapy. .

• trastuzumab deruxtecan

  Monitor Closely (1)trastuzumab deruxtecan, deflazacort. Either increases toxicity of the other by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Use Caution/Monitor. Neutropenia or febrile neutropenia incidence were increased when trastuzumab was coadministered with myelosuppressive chemotherapy. .

• travelers diarrhea and cholera vaccine inactivated

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)deflazacort decreases effects of travelers diarrhea and cholera vaccine inactivated by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

• trazodone

  Monitor Closely (1)trazodone will decrease the level or effect of deflazacort by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.

• tucatinib

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)tucatinib will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid concomitant use of tucatinib with CYP3A substrates, where minimal concentration changes may lead to serious or life-threatening toxicities. If unavoidable, reduce CYP3A substrate dose according to product labeling.

• typhoid polysaccharide vaccine

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)deflazacort decreases effects of typhoid polysaccharide vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

• typhoid vaccine live

  Serious - Use Alternative (2)deflazacort decreases effects of typhoid vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.
  
  deflazacort decreases effects of typhoid vaccine live by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Do not administer live or live attenuated vaccines to patients receiving immunosuppressive doses of corticosteroids.

• ublituximab

  Monitor Closely (1)ublituximab and deflazacort both increase immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Owing to potential additive immunosuppressive effects, consider duration of effect and mechanism of action of these therapies if coadministered

• varicella virus vaccine live

  Serious - Use Alternative (2)deflazacort decreases effects of varicella virus vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.
  
  deflazacort decreases effects of varicella virus vaccine live by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Do not administer live or live attenuated vaccines to patients receiving immunosuppressive doses of corticosteroids.

• vecuronium

  Monitor Closely (1)vecuronium, deflazacort. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Coadministration of corticosteroids and neuromuscular blockers may increase risk of developing acute myopathy.

• verapamil

  Monitor Closely (2)verapamil will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  verapamil will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Decrease deflazacort dose to one-third of the recommended dose if coadministered with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.

• vildagliptin

  Minor (1)deflazacort decreases effects of vildagliptin by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• voriconazole

  Monitor Closely (2)voriconazole and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  voriconazole will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Decrease deflazacort dose to one-third of the recommended dose if coadministered with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.

• voxelotor

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)voxelotor will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Voxelotor increases systemic exposure of sensitive CYP3A4 substrates. Avoid coadministration with sensitive CYP3A4 substrates with a narrow therapeutic index. Consider dose reduction of the sensitive CYP3A4 substrate(s) if unable to avoid.

• willow bark

  Minor (1)deflazacort decreases levels of willow bark by increasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• xipamide

  Monitor Closely (1)xipamide, deflazacort. pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hypokalemia.

• yellow fever vaccine

  Serious - Use Alternative (2)deflazacort decreases effects of yellow fever vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.
  
  deflazacort decreases effects of yellow fever vaccine by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Do not administer live or live attenuated vaccines to patients receiving immunosuppressive doses of corticosteroids.

• zafirlukast

  Monitor Closely (1)zafirlukast will increase the level or effect of deflazacort by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Decrease deflazacort dose to one-third of the recommended dose if coadministered with moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibitors.

• zoster vaccine live

  Serious - Use Alternative (2)deflazacort decreases effects of zoster vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.
  
  deflazacort increases effects of zoster vaccine live by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Do not administer live or live attenuated vaccines to patients receiving immunosuppressive doses of corticosteroids.

• zoster vaccine recombinant

  Monitor Closely (1)deflazacort decreases effects of zoster vaccine recombinant by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Immunosuppressive therapies may reduce the effectiveness of zoster vaccine recombinant.