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WALACORT 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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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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BetamethasoneIopamidol
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How does the drug interact with Walacort 0.5 Tablet:
Co-administration of Iomeprol and Walacort 0.5 Tablet can increase the risk of seizures.

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

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

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Walacort 0.5 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.
Critical
How does the drug interact with Walacort 0.5 Tablet:
Co-administration of Iohexol and Walacort 0.5 Tablet can increase the risk of seizures.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Walacort 0.5 Tablet with Iohexol is not recommended, please consult your doctor before taking it.
How does the drug interact with Walacort 0.5 Tablet:
Co-administration of Desmopressin with Walacort 0.5 Tablet can increase the risk of hyponatremia (low levels of salt in the blood).

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Walacort 0.5 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.
BetamethasoneMetrizamide
Critical
How does the drug interact with Walacort 0.5 Tablet:
Co-administration of Metrizamide and Walacort 0.5 Tablet can increase the risk of seizure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Walacort 0.5 Tablet with Metrizamide is not recommended, please consult your doctor before taking it.
BetamethasoneTrovafloxacin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Walacort 0.5 Tablet:
Co-administration of Trovafloxacin may cause tendinitis (inflammation of the muscle to bone) and tendon rupture (injuries to the soft tissues that connect muscles and joints), and the risk may be increased when combined with Walacort 0.5 Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Walacort 0.5 Tablet with Trovafloxacin can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. If you have any symptoms like tendon pain, swelling, or difficulty moving, it's important to contact your doctor right away." Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Walacort 0.5 Tablet:
Co-administration of Moxifloxacin and Walacort 0.5 Tablet may cause tendinitis (inflammation of the muscle to bone) and tendon rupture (injuries to the soft tissues that connect muscles and joints).

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Walacort 0.5 Tablet can be taken with Moxifloxacin if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the prescriber if you experience pain, inflammation, or swelling of a tendon area (back of the ankle, biceps, shoulder, hand, or thumb). Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Walacort 0.5 Tablet:
Co-administration of Walacort 0.5 Tablet with Bupropion may increase the risk of seizures associated with Bupropion.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Walacort 0.5 Tablet can be taken with Bupropion if prescribed by the doctor. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Walacort 0.5 Tablet:
Co-administration of Norfloxacin may cause tendinitis (inflammation of the muscle to bone) and tendon rupture (injuries to the soft tissues that connect muscles and joints), and the risk may be increased when combined with Walacort 0.5 Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Norfloxacin with Walacort 0.5 Tablet together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience Stiff joints or difficulty moving your joints, joint pains, Swelling, or skin discoloration, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

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