Dexacort and Zantac drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Dexacort (dexamethasone sodium phosphate) and Zantac (ranitidine hydrochloride). Common drug interactions include ovarian vein thrombosis among females and confusional state among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Dexacort and Zantac. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 16 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Dexacort?

Dexacort has active ingredients of dexamethasone sodium phosphate. eHealthMe is studying from 138 Dexacort users. Check the latest studies of Dexacort.

What is Zantac?

Zantac has active ingredients of ranitidine hydrochloride. It is often used in gastroesophageal reflux disease. eHealthMe is studying from 434,161 Zantac users. Check the latest studies of Zantac.

On Jul, 19, 2026

16 people who take Dexacort and Zantac together, and have interactions are studied.

What are the common drug interactions of Dexacort and Zantac, by gender? *:

female:

Ovarian vein thrombosis (clot formation in ovary vein)
Anaemia (lack of blood)
Cardiac arrest
Fall
Aphasia (damage to the parts of the brain that control language)
Atelectasis (partial or complete collapse of the lung)
Febrile neutropenia (fever with reduced white blood cells)
Pleural effusion (water on the lungs)
Small intestinal obstruction (blockage in small intestine)

male:

Confusional state
Spinal cord compression
Thrombosis (formation of a blood clot inside a blood vessel)
Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat)
Infection
Palpitations (feelings or sensations that your heart is pounding or racing)
Procedural site reaction
Pulsus bigeminus (groups of two heartbeats close together followed by a longer pause)
Pyrexia (fever)
Sepsis (a severe blood infection that can lead to organ failure and death)

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

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

n/a

20-29:

n/a

30-39:

n/a

40-49:

Spinal cord compression

50-59:

Febrile neutropenia (fever with reduced white blood cells)
Infection
Palpitations (feelings or sensations that your heart is pounding or racing)
Procedural site reaction
Pulsus bigeminus (groups of two heartbeats close together followed by a longer pause)
Pyrexia (fever)
Sepsis (a severe blood infection that can lead to organ failure and death)
Staphylococcal infection (an infection with staphylococcus bacteria)
Thrombosis (formation of a blood clot inside a blood vessel)
Aphasia (damage to the parts of the brain that control language)

60+:

Ovarian vein thrombosis (clot formation in ovary vein)
Anaemia (lack of blood)
Confusional state
Cardiac arrest
Fall
Atelectasis (partial or complete collapse of the lung)
Pleural effusion (water on the lungs)
Small intestinal obstruction (blockage in small intestine)

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Ovarian Cancer (cancer of ovary): 11 people, 68.75%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 8 people, 50.00%
Indigestion: 5 people, 31.25%
Constipation: 5 people, 31.25%
Fever: 5 people, 31.25%
Stomatitis (inflammation of mucous membrane of mouth): 4 people, 25.00%
Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 4 people, 25.00%
Hyperlipidaemia (presence of excess lipids in the blood): 4 people, 25.00%
Urinary Tract Infection: 4 people, 25.00%
Agranulocytosis (a deficiency of granulocytes in the blood, causing increased vulnerability to infection): 3 people, 18.75%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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