Ferrlecit and Dexamethasone drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Ferrlecit (sodium ferric gluconate complex) and Dexamethasone (dexamethasone). Common drug interactions include malaise among females and nephrogenic systemic fibrosis among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Ferrlecit and Dexamethasone. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 27 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Ferrlecit?

Ferrlecit has active ingredients of sodium ferric gluconate complex. eHealthMe is studying from 2,376 Ferrlecit users. Check the latest studies of Ferrlecit.

What is Dexamethasone?

Dexamethasone has active ingredients of dexamethasone. It is often used in multiple myeloma. eHealthMe is studying from 161,927 Dexamethasone users. Check the latest studies of Dexamethasone.

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On Jul, 03, 2026

27 people who take Ferrlecit and Dexamethasone together, and have interactions are studied.

Ferrlecit and Dexamethasone drug interactions.

What are the common drug interactions of Ferrlecit and Dexamethasone, by gender? *:

female:

Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness)
Slow response to stimuli (slow response by nerves)
Swollen tongue (swelling of tongue)
Anaphylactic reaction (serious allergic reaction)
Angioedema (rapid swelling of the dermis)
Pyrexia (fever)
Rash
Tumour necrosis (death of tumour tissues)
Dyspnoea (difficult or laboured respiration)
Hypotonia (low muscle tone)

male:

Nephrogenic systemic fibrosis (involves fibrosis of skin, joints, eyes due to kidney disease)
Anorexia (eating disorder characterized by immoderate food restriction and irrational fear of gaining weight)
Anxiety
Death
Emotional distress
Mobility decreased (ability to move is reduced)
Skin tightness
Anaemia (lack of blood)
Respiratory failure (inadequate gas exchange by the respiratory system)
Sepsis (a severe blood infection that can lead to organ failure and death)

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

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

n/a

20-29:

n/a

30-39:

Pain in extremity
Polyarthritis (arthritis which involves 5 or more joints simultaneously)
Rash
Rash papular (redness with papule)
Scar
Sclerodactylia (disabling trophic changes and deformities of the hands and fingers)
Septic shock (shock due to blood infection)
Skin atrophy (wasting of skin)
Skin exfoliation (removal of the oldest dead skin cells)
Skin fibrosis (fibrous tissue formation on skin)

40-49:

Anaemia (lack of blood)
Abdominal pain
Agitation (state of anxiety or nervous excitement)
Back pain
Confusional state
Decreased appetite
Diarrhoea
Disorientation (disability in which the senses of time, direction, and recognition of people and places)
Dizziness
Dry mouth

50-59:

Chest pain
Death
Hypersensitivity
Lip swelling
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness)
Slow response to stimuli (slow response by nerves)
Swollen tongue (swelling of tongue)
Anhedonia (inability to experience pleasure from activities usually found enjoyable)
Anxiety
Depression

60+:

Death
Anaemia (lack of blood)
Hypoaesthesia (reduced sense of touch or sensation)
Hypotonia (low muscle tone)
Joint contracture (a permanent shortening of a muscle or joint)
Mobility decreased (ability to move is reduced)
Musculoskeletal stiffness (stiffness of the body's muscles, joints, tendons, ligaments and nerves)
Nephrogenic systemic fibrosis (involves fibrosis of skin, joints, eyes due to kidney disease)
Oedema peripheral (superficial swelling)
Pain

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Iron Deficiency Anaemia: 5 people, 18.52%
Depression: 3 people, 11.11%
Pain: 2 people, 7.41%
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging Brain: 2 people, 7.41%
Lip Swelling: 2 people, 7.41%
Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (bleeding disorder in which the immune system destroys platelets, which are necessary for normal blood clotting): 2 people, 7.41%
Gastric Disorder (disease of stomach): 2 people, 7.41%
Colon Cancer: 2 people, 7.41%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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