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STEMIN FORTE 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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Drug-Drug Interaction: Inform your doctor if you are taking oral antidiabetic drugs or insulin, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (aspirin, ibuprofen), medicines for myasthenia gravis (anticholinesterases), blood thinners (warfarin), medicines for high blood pressure, cardiac glycosides, diuretics (water tablets), muscle relaxant (vecuronium), medicines used to treat glaucoma (acetazolamide), central nervous system stimulant (ephedrine), antituberculosis drugs (rifabutin, rifampicin), anticonvulsants (phenobarbitone, phenytoin, carbamazepine, aminoglutethimide, primidone), growth hormone (somatropin), antiacne (tretinoin), antipsychotics (quetiapine), fluoroquinolones antibiotics, oral contraceptive, anti-progesterone (mifepristone), antifungal (amphotericin B), anti-asthma drug (theophylline), an ulcer healing drug (carbenoxolone) and anti-HIV drugs (cobicistat, ritonavir).

Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions found.

Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have ever had severe depression or bipolar disorder, tuberculosis (TB), glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye), you have ever suffered from muscle wasting due to corticosteroids, or if you have recently had a heart attack or have high blood pressure, fits, severe mental illness, osteoporosis (thinning of bones), diabetes, underactive thyroid gland, stomach or duodenal ulcers, myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), liver, kidney or heart disease, infection, inform your doctor before taking STEMIN FORTE TABLET.

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How does the drug interact with Stemin Forte Tablet:
Co-administration of Desmopressin with Stemin Forte Tablet can increase the risk of hyponatremia (low levels of salt in the blood).

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Stemin Forte 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.
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How does the drug interact with Stemin Forte Tablet:
Co-administration of Iomeprol and Stemin Forte Tablet can increase the risk of seizures.

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

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

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

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

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Stemin Forte 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 Stemin Forte Tablet:
Co-administration of Deferasirox with Stemin Forte Tablet might increase the risk of gastrointestinal ulcers and bleeding.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Stemin Forte Tablet can be taken with Deferasirox if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the prescriber if you experience signs and symptoms of gastrointestinal injury such as abdominal pain, bloating, lightheadedness, dizziness, nausea, loss of appetite, vomiting (especially with fresh or dried blood that looks like coffee grounds), and red or black, tarry stools. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Stemin Forte Tablet:
Co-administration of Gatifloxacin 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 Stemin Forte Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Stemin Forte Tablet can be taken with Gatifloxacin if prescribed by the doctor. Consult a doctor 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 the medication without consulting a doctor.
BetamethasonePembrolizumab
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How does the drug interact with Stemin Forte Tablet:
Taking pembrolizumab with Stemin Forte Tablet may decrease the effects of pembrolizumab, which may make the medication less effective.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possibility of interaction, it can be taken if prescribed by doctor. Do not stop using any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Stemin Forte Tablet:
Co-administration of Teriflunomide with Stemin Forte Tablet may increase the risk of serious infections.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Stemin Forte Tablet can be taken with Teriflunomide 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.

Drug-Food Interactions

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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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