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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD

Densol 0.5mg Tablet is used to reduce inflammation in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, severe allergic reactions, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLS), polyarteritis nodosa (swollen arteries), and other inflammatory conditions. This medicine contains betamethasone, a steroid which works by inhibiting the production of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause inflammation. Thus, helps reduce swelling, redness, and itching.

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BetamethasoneIopamidol
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How does the drug interact with Densol 0.5mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Iomeprol and Densol 0.5mg Tablet can increase the risk of seizures.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Densol 0.5mg Tablet with Iomeprol is not recommended, please consult your doctor before taking it.
BetamethasoneIopamidol
Critical
How does the drug interact with Densol 0.5mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Iopamidol and Densol 0.5mg Tablet can increase the risk of seizure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Densol 0.5mg Tablet with Iopamidol is not recommended, please consult your doctor before taking it.
Critical
How does the drug interact with Densol 0.5mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Iohexol and Densol 0.5mg Tablet can increase the risk of seizures.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Densol 0.5mg Tablet with Iohexol is not recommended, please consult your doctor before taking it.
BetamethasoneMetrizamide
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How does the drug interact with Densol 0.5mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Metrizamide and Densol 0.5mg Tablet can increase the risk of seizure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Densol 0.5mg Tablet with Metrizamide is not recommended, please consult your doctor before taking it.
How does the drug interact with Densol 0.5mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Densol 0.5mg Tablet with Mifepristone may significantly reduce the effect of Densol 0.5mg Tablet which may be less effective as a therapy.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Densol 0.5mg Tablet with mifepristone together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. Contact a doctor immediately if you experience any unusual symptoms. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Densol 0.5mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Desmopressin with Densol 0.5mg Tablet can increase the risk of hyponatremia (low levels of salt in the blood).

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Densol 0.5mg Tablet and Desmopressin can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by a doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, headache, lethargy, irritability, difficulty concentrating, memory impairment, confusion, muscle spasm, weakness, unsteadiness, decreased urination, and/or sudden weight gain, consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Densol 0.5mg Tablet:
Densol 0.5mg Tablet and Ofloxacin co-administration can result in tendinitis (inflammation of the thick fibrous cords that connect muscle to bone) and tendon rupture.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Densol 0.5mg Tablet and Ofloxacin together may cause an interaction, they can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. Consult a doctor if you have pain, swelling, or inflammation in a muscle location such as the back of the ankle, shoulder, or biceps. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Densol 0.5mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Cladribine with Densol 0.5mg Tablet can increase the risk of developing serious infections.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Densol 0.5mg Tablet and Cladribine together can evidently cause an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has suggested it. However, if you experience fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle pains, breathing difficulty, blood in your coughing fluid, weight loss, red or irritated skin, body sores, and discomfort or burning sensation when you urinate, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
BetamethasoneCinoxacin
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How does the drug interact with Densol 0.5mg Tablet:
Taking Cinoxacin may cause tendinitis and tendon rupture, and the risk may be increased when combined with Densol 0.5mg Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Densol 0.5mg Tablet can be taken with Cinoxacin if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the prescriber if you experience pain, inflammation, or swelling of a tendon area such as the back of the ankle, biceps, shoulder, hand, or thumb. Do not discontinue any medication without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Densol 0.5mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Leflunomide with Densol 0.5mg Tablet may increase the risk of serious infections.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Densol 0.5mg Tablet can be taken with leflunomide if prescribed by the doctor. Contact the prescriber immediately if you develop signs and symptoms of infection such as fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle aches, shortness of breath, blood in phlegm, weight loss, red or inflamed skin, body sores, pain or burning during urination. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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