Astragalus and Dexamethasone drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Astragalus (astragalus) and Dexamethasone (dexamethasone). Common drug interactions include cerebral haemorrhage among females and abdominal discomfort among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Astragalus and Dexamethasone. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 18 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Astragalus?

Astragalus has active ingredients of astragalus. eHealthMe is studying from 427 Astragalus users. Check the latest studies of Astragalus.

What is Dexamethasone?

Dexamethasone has active ingredients of dexamethasone. It is often used in multiple myeloma. eHealthMe is studying from 161,927 Dexamethasone users. Check the latest studies of Dexamethasone.

On Jul, 10, 2026

18 people who take Astragalus and Dexamethasone together, and have interactions are studied.

Astragalus and Dexamethasone drug interactions.

What are the common drug interactions of Astragalus and Dexamethasone, by gender? *:

female:

Cerebral haemorrhage (bleeding within the brain)
Myelosuppression (a decrease in the production of blood cells)
Neutrophil count decreased (less than normal number of neutrophil a type of blood cell)
Platelet count decreased
Tumour lysis syndrome (a group of metabolic complications that can occur after treatment of cancer, these complications are caused by the breakdown products of dying cancer cells)
White blood cell count decreased
Cytokine release syndrome (immediate complication occurring with the use of anti-t cell antibody infusions)
Hypoxia (low oxygen in tissues)
Diarrhoea
Ear infection

male:

Abdominal discomfort
Acne (skin problems that cause pimples)
Dry skin
Dysphonia (speech disorder attributable to a disorder of phonation)
Epistaxis (bleed from the nose)
Excoriation (to tear or wear off the skin of)
Fall
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
Flushing (the warm, red condition of human skin)
General physical health deterioration (weak health status)

What are the common drug interactions of Astragalus and Dexamethasone, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

n/a

20-29:

n/a

30-39:

Cytokine release syndrome (immediate complication occurring with the use of anti-t cell antibody infusions)
Hypoxia (low oxygen in tissues)
Acne (skin problems that cause pimples)
Balance disorder
Blood pressure increased
Convulsion (muscles contract and relax rapidly and repeatedly, resulting in an uncontrolled shaking of the body)
Drug resistance (reduction in effectiveness of a drug)
Dry skin
Dysphonia (speech disorder attributable to a disorder of phonation)
Epistaxis (bleed from the nose)

40-49:

n/a

50-59:

Cerebral haemorrhage (bleeding within the brain)
Myelosuppression (a decrease in the production of blood cells)
Neutrophil count decreased (less than normal number of neutrophil a type of blood cell)
Platelet count decreased
Tumour lysis syndrome (a group of metabolic complications that can occur after treatment of cancer, these complications are caused by the breakdown products of dying cancer cells)
White blood cell count decreased
Diarrhoea
Constipation
Death
Dermatitis acneiform (dermatoses including acne vulgaris, rosacea, folliculitis, and perioral dermatitis)

60+:

Embolism (obstruction of an artery, typically by a clot of blood or an air bubble)
Myelodysplastic syndrome (a group of conditions that occur when the blood-forming cells in the bone marrow are damaged)
Pyrexia (fever)
Spinal compression fracture (fracture due to spinal compression on bone)
Abdominal discomfort
Ankle fracture
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
Jugular vein thrombosis (clot in jugular vein)
Local swelling (swelling at the site of some application of substance or injury)
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness)

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Diarrhea: 7 people, 38.89%
Urination - Excessive Volume: 6 people, 33.33%
Local Anaesthesia: 5 people, 27.78%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 5 people, 27.78%
Cough: 5 people, 27.78%
Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma Recurrent (recurrent cancer of b cells, a type of white blood cell): 5 people, 27.78%
Face Oedema (swelling of face): 5 people, 27.78%
Hyperuricaemia (level of uric acid in the blood that is abnormally high): 5 people, 27.78%
Hypoalbuminaemia (levels of albumin in blood serum are abnormally low): 5 people, 27.78%
Tumor: 5 people, 27.78%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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