Can dexamethasone acetate tablets and cotrimoxazole tablets be taken together?



Dexamethasone acetate tablets and cotrimoxazole tablets can be taken together. Dexamethasone acetate tablets belong to anti-inflammatory drugs, cotrimoxazole tablets belong to the central muscle relaxant drugs, the two in the pharmacological interaction of no clear toxic reaction, so can be taken together.

Dexamethasone acetate tablets belong to the adrenocorticotropic hormone drugs, with anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive effects, commonly used in allergic and autoimmune inflammatory diseases such as atopic dermatitis, rheumatoid arthritis and so on. After using the drug may have infections, diabetes, peptic ulcer and Cushing’s syndrome and other adverse reactions.

It is contraindicated for those who are allergic to the drug, and should not be used in patients with hypertension, gastric and duodenal ulcers, and glaucoma. Note that patients with tuberculosis, acute bacterial or viral infections should be used with caution, and the infection should be controlled when necessary. After long-term use, gradually reduce the dosage before stopping the drug.

Chlorzoxazone tablets belong to the central muscle relaxant drug, can be used for acute and chronic soft tissue injury disease, such as muscle, ligament or fascia injury, etc., on the soft tissue injury caused by pain, muscle spasm, and chronic inflammatory reaction has a certain effect of relief.

Common adverse reactions include dizziness, nausea, palpitations (rapid heartbeat, often accompanied by panic), abdominal pain and so on. Contraindicated in people who are allergic to the drug. Use with caution in pregnant and lactating women. Note that the dosage of this product should be reduced when combined with central nervous system depressants such as barbituric acid derivatives and monoamine oxidase inhibitors.

There are no clear toxic reactions between the two in terms of pharmacological mechanisms as well as drug interactions, so it is considered to be possible to take them together, and it is recommended to take them under the supervision of a doctor.