Decadron and Ellence drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Decadron (dexamethasone) and Ellence (epirubicin hydrochloride). Common drug interactions include tooth abscess among females and haemoglobin decreased among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Decadron and Ellence. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 58 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

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.

What is Ellence?

Ellence has active ingredients of epirubicin hydrochloride. eHealthMe is studying from 943 Ellence users. Check the latest studies of Ellence.



On Jul, 13, 2026

58 people who take Decadron and Ellence together, and have interactions are studied.

Decadron and Ellence drug interactions.

What are the common drug interactions of Decadron and Ellence, by gender? *:

female:

  1. Tooth abscess (pus formation in tooth)
  2. Vaginal candidiasis (vaginal fungal infection)
  3. Abasia (inability to walk)
  4. Anaphylactic shock (severe and rapid and sometimes fatal hypersensitivity reaction to a substance)
  5. Angiopathy (generic term for a disease of the blood vessels)
  6. Anxiety
  7. Aortic atherosclerosis (degenerative process of aortic arteries)
  8. Back pain
  9. Bacteria stool identified
  10. Blood amylase increased

male:

  1. Haemoglobin decreased
  2. Pneumonia
  3. Interstitial lung disease
  4. Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness)
  5. Neutrophil count decreased (less than normal number of neutrophil a type of blood cell)
  6. Platelet count decreased
  7. Respiratory failure (inadequate gas exchange by the respiratory system)
  8. Sensation of pressure
  9. Vomiting
  10. White blood cell count decreased

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

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

n/a

20-29:

n/a

30-39:

  1. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit)
  2. Vomiting
  3. Alopecia (absence of hair from areas of the body)
  4. Haematocrit decreased
  5. Haemoglobin decreased
  6. Hair colour changes
  7. Hair disorder
  8. Platelet count increased
  9. Pyrexia (fever)
  10. Syncope (loss of consciousness with an inability to maintain postural tone)

40-49:

  1. Alopecia (absence of hair from areas of the body)
  2. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit)
  3. Vomiting
  4. Abasia (inability to walk)
  5. Angiopathy (generic term for a disease of the blood vessels)
  6. Back pain
  7. Blood amylase increased
  8. Breast pain
  9. Burning sensation
  10. Catheter site related reaction

50-59:

  1. Chest pain
  2. Drug ineffective
  3. Dyspnoea (difficult or laboured respiration)
  4. Electrocardiogram st segment depression
  5. Hair disorder
  6. Hyperhidrosis (abnormally increased sweating)
  7. Mitral valve incompetence (inefficient heart valve)
  8. Neutropenia (an abnormally low number of neutrophils)
  9. Pain
  10. Pco2 decreased

60+:

  1. Alopecia (absence of hair from areas of the body)
  2. Haemoglobin decreased
  3. Pulmonary fibrosis (formation or development of excess fibrous connective tissue (fibrosis) in the lungs)
  4. Sinus tachycardia (a heart rhythm with elevated rate of impulses originating from the sinoatrial node)
  5. Vomiting
  6. White blood cell count decreased
  7. Erythema (redness of the skin)
  8. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit)
  9. Blister (small pocket of fluid within the upper layers of the skin caused by forceful rubbing (friction), burning, freezing, chemical exposure)
  10. Bone disorder

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Breast Cancer Female: 19 people, 32.76%
  2. Breast Cancer: 18 people, 31.03%
  3. Pain: 3 people, 5.17%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on dexamethasone and epirubicin hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Decadron and Ellence, respectively), and Decadron and Ellence (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.

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