Delsym and Prednisolone drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data
Summary:
Drug interactions are reported among people who take Delsym and Prednisolone. Common interactions include pneumonia among females and diarrhoea among males.
The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people who take Delsym and Prednisolone have. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 23 people who take Delsym and Prednisolone from the FDA, and is updated regularly. You can use the study as a second opinion to make health care decisions.
Phase IV trials are used to detect adverse drug outcomes and monitor drug effectiveness in the real world. With medical big data and AI algorithms, eHealthMe is running millions of phase IV trials and makes the results available to the public. Our original studies have been referenced on 600+ medical publications including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature.
23 people who take Delsym and Prednisolone together, and have interactions are studied.
What is Delsym?
Delsym has active ingredients of dextromethorphan polistirex. It is often used in cough. eHealthMe is studying from 4,445 Delsym users for its effectiveness, alternative drugs and more.
What is Prednisolone?
Prednisolone has active ingredients of prednisolone. It is often used in rheumatoid arthritis. eHealthMe is studying from 182,037 Prednisolone users for its effectiveness, alternative drugs and more.
Number of Delsym and Prednisolone reports submitted per year:

Common Delsym and Prednisolone drug interactions by gender *:
female:
- Pneumonia
- Infection
- Pain
- Pyrexia
- Swollen tongue
- Decubitus ulcer
- Pain in extremity
- Furuncle
- Heart rate decreased
- Increased bronchial secretion
male:
- Diarrhoea
- Asthenia
- Urinary tract infection
- Chills
- Blood insulin abnormal
- Diabetes mellitus insulin-dependent
- Hyperglycaemia
- Ketoacidosis
- Rash macular
- Tooth disorder
Common Delsym and Prednisolone drug interactions by age *:
0-1:
n/a
2-9:
n/a
10-19:
- Blood insulin abnormal
- Diabetes mellitus insulin-dependent
- Hyperglycaemia
- Ketoacidosis
20-29:
- Pneumonia
- Decubitus ulcer
- Infection
- Pain
- Pain in extremity
- Pyrexia
- Swollen tongue
- Cellulitis
- Furuncle
- Heart rate decreased
30-39:
n/a
40-49:
n/a
50-59:
n/a
60+:
- Diarrhoea
- Asthenia
- Urinary tract infection
- Chills
- Fatigue
- Nausea
- Blood pressure systolic increased
- Bradycardia
- Dizziness
- Flatulence
Common conditions people have *:
- Anaphylaxis (serious allergic reaction that is rapid in onset and may cause death): 12 people, 52.17%
- Skin Blushing/flushing (a sudden reddening of the face, neck): 3 people, 13.04%
- Migraine (headache): 3 people, 13.04%
- Interstitial Lung Disease: 3 people, 13.04%
- Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (chronic lung disease): 3 people, 13.04%
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
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Alternative drugs to, pros and cons of the 2 drugs:
- Delsym (4,445 reports)
- Prednisolone (182,037 reports)
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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 zCommon Delsym side effects:
- Drug ineffective: 1,049 reports
- Dizziness: 366 reports
- Diarrhea: 270 reports
- Accidental overdose (therapeutic agent): 258 reports
- Cough: 181 reports
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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 zCommon Prednisolone side effects:
- Fever: 10,764 reports
- Pneumonia: 9,340 reports
- Drug ineffective: 8,974 reports
- Diarrhea: 7,028 reports
- Breathing difficulty: 7,011 reports
- Rashes (redness): 6,528 reports
- Thrombocytopenia (decrease of platelets in blood): 6,390 reports
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- Delsym and Aspirin: 161 reports
- Delsym and Mucinex: 136 reports
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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 zCommon Prednisolone interactions:
- Prednisolone and Methotrexate: 28,357 reports
- Prednisolone and Cyclophosphamide: 20,265 reports
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- Prednisolone and Omeprazole: 12,584 reports
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- Prednisolone and Azathioprine: 9,508 reports
- Prednisolone and Lansoprazole: 8,705 reports
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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 zHow the study uses the data?
The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on dextromethorphan polistirex and prednisolone (the active ingredients of Delsym and Prednisolone, respectively), and Delsym and Prednisolone (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. Patients in the study may take other drugs besides Delsym and Prednisolone.
Who is eHealthMe?
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