Bactrim and Decadron drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data
Summary:
Drug interactions are reported among people who take Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole; trimethoprim) and Decadron (dexamethasone). Common drug interactions include nausea among females and pneumonia among males.
The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Bactrim and Decadron. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 1,763 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.
What is Bactrim?
Bactrim has active ingredients of sulfamethoxazole; trimethoprim. It is often used in urinary tract infection. eHealthMe is studying from 89,117 Bactrim users. Check the latest studies of Bactrim.
What is Decadron?
Decadron has active ingredients of dexamethasone. It is often used in multiple myeloma. eHealthMe is studying from 47,210 Decadron users. Check the latest studies of Decadron.
1,763 people who take Bactrim and Decadron together, and have interactions are studied.

What are the common drug interactions of Bactrim and Decadron, by gender? *
What are the common drug interactions of Bactrim and Decadron, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *
What are the existing conditions these people have? *
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
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Effectiveness of, side effects of, and alternative drugs to the 2 drugs:
Browse all drug interactions of Bactrim and Decadron:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zSub-studies by gender and age:
Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
Browse all side effects of Bactrim:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zBrowse all side effects of Decadron:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zBrowse all interactions between Bactrim and drugs from A to Z:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zBrowse all interactions between Decadron and drugs from A to Z:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zRelated publications that referenced our studies
- Bartlett R, Hartle AJ, "Routine use of dexamethasone for postoperative nausea and vomiting: the case against", Anaesthesia, 2013 Sep .
- Bartlett R, Hartle AJ, "Routine use of dexamethasone for postoperative nausea and vomiting: the case against", Anaesthesia, 2013 Sep .
How the study uses the data?
The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on sulfamethoxazole; trimethoprim and dexamethasone (the active ingredients of Bactrim and Decadron, respectively), and Bactrim and Decadron (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.
How to use the study?
DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.
Who is eHealthMe?
With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).
WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION
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