Drug Interactions With Flurandrenolide Tape

If your healthcare provider prescribes flurandrenolide tape, tell him or her if you are also taking aldesleukin or corticorelin. Combining these drugs with flurandrenolide tape can cause negative interactions and could decrease the effectiveness of these products. To help ensure your safety, also tell your healthcare provider about any other medicine, vitamin, or herbal supplement you are taking.

An Overview of Flurandrenolide Tape Interactions

Flurandrenolide tape (Cordran® Tape) is unlikely to interfere with other medications. However, there are a few possible drug interactions worth noting. Some of the drugs that may interact with flurandrenolide tape:
 

More Information on Drug Interactions With Flurandrenolide Tape

The following sections explain in detail the potentially negative reactions that can occur when flurandrenolide tape is combined with any of the drugs listed above.
 
Aldesleukin
Corticosteroids, including flurandrenolide tape, may make aldesleukin (a chemotherapy medication) less effective. In general, these medications should not be used together.
 
Corticorelin
Corticosteroids, including flurandrenolide tape, may make corticorelin less effective. Corticorelin is used as a diagnostic agent in tests for Cushing's syndrome or other similar problems. If you are being tested for Cushing's disease, make sure your healthcare provider knows you have been using flurandrenolide tape.
 

Final Thoughts

It is possible that not all flurandrenolide tape drug interactions were discussed in this article.
 Therefore, you should talk with your pharmacist or healthcare provider about any specific interactions that may apply to you.
 
Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD
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