Cortef and Atrovent drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Cortef (hydrocortisone) and Atrovent (ipratropium bromide). Common drug interactions include candidiasis among females and headache among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Cortef and Atrovent. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 42 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Cortef?

Cortef has active ingredients of hydrocortisone. It is often used in addison's disease. eHealthMe is studying from 4,254 Cortef users. Check the latest studies of Cortef.

What is Atrovent?

Atrovent has active ingredients of ipratropium bromide. It is often used in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. eHealthMe is studying from 33,210 Atrovent users. Check the latest studies of Atrovent.

On Jul, 26, 2026

42 people who take Cortef and Atrovent together, and have interactions are studied.

What are the common drug interactions of Cortef and Atrovent, by gender? *:

female:

Candidiasis (candidiasis or thrush is a fungal infection)
Cardiac arrest
Cardiac disorder
Cardiac failure congestive
Cardiomegaly (increased size of heart than normal)
Cardiovascular disorder (heart diseases)
Cellulitis (infection under the skin)
Coagulopathy (blood's ability to clot is impaired)
Coronary artery disease (plaque building up along the inner walls of the arteries of the heart, which narrows the arteries and restricts blood flow to the heart)
Deafness

male:

Headache (pain in head)
Muscle strain (an injury to a muscle in which the muscle fibres tear)
Malnutrition (a condition that results from eating a diet in which certain nutrients are lacking)
Drug resistance (reduction in effectiveness of a drug)
Migraine (headache)
Prostate infection
Decreased appetite
Sepsis (a severe blood infection that can lead to organ failure and death)
Weight decreased
Abscess neck (neck abscesses)

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

0-1:

Decreased activity
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

Convulsion (muscles contract and relax rapidly and repeatedly, resulting in an uncontrolled shaking of the body)
Tachycardia (a heart rate that exceeds the range of 100 beats/min)
Gastric infection (infection of stomach)
Hypoglycaemia (deficiency of glucose in the bloodstream)
Hyponatraemia (abnormally low level of sodium in the blood; associated with dehydration)
Infusion site erythema (reddening of the skin at infusion site)
Infusion site swelling

20-29:

Anorexia nervosa (psychological disorder-eating disorder characterized by immoderate food restriction and irrational fear of gaining weight)
Malnutrition (a condition that results from eating a diet in which certain nutrients are lacking)
Weight decreased
Weight increased

30-39:

Alanine aminotransferase increased
Aspartate aminotransferase increased
Diarrhoea
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
Malignant neoplasm progression (cancer tumour came back)
Renal failure (kidney dysfunction)

40-49:

Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
Headache (pain in head)
Abdominal pain
Abdominal pain upper
Aggression
Asthenia (weakness)
Back pain
Bacterial infection
Bronchitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes)
Chills (felling of cold)

50-59:

Cardiovascular disorder (heart diseases)
Cellulitis (infection under the skin)
Coagulopathy (blood's ability to clot is impaired)
Coronary artery disease (plaque building up along the inner walls of the arteries of the heart, which narrows the arteries and restricts blood flow to the heart)
Deafness
Decreased appetite
Dilatation ventricular
Dysgeusia (disorder of the sense of taste)
Dysphagia (a condition in which swallowing is difficult or painful)
Ejection fraction decreased (systolic heart failure)

60+:

Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit)
Dyspnoea (difficult or laboured respiration)
Vomiting
Migraine (headache)
Arthralgia (joint pain)
Hypoglycaemia (deficiency of glucose in the bloodstream)
Pain
Drug resistance (reduction in effectiveness of a drug)
Prostate infection
Asthenia (weakness)

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 11 people, 26.19%
Hypercalcaemia Of Malignancy (elevated calcium (ca+) level in the blood with cancer): 11 people, 26.19%
Immunodeficiency Common Variable: 9 people, 21.43%
Hypercalcaemia (elevated calcium (ca+) level in the blood): 6 people, 14.29%
Adrenal Insufficiency (a condition in which the adrenal glands do not produce adequate amounts of steroids): 4 people, 9.52%
Restless Leg Syndrome (a powerful urge to move your legs): 3 people, 7.14%
Muscle Strain (an injury to a muscle in which the muscle fibres tear): 3 people, 7.14%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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