Drug General Information (ID: DDIADYSL6O)
Drug Name			Methyltestosterone		Drug Info		Deflazacort		Drug Info
Drug Type		Small molecule				Small molecule
Therapeutic Class		Androgens/Anabolic Steroids				Glucocorticoids
Structure

Mechanism of Methyltestosterone-Deflazacort Interaction (Severity Level: Moderate)
Potentiated the pharmacological effects (Unspecific) Click to Show/Hide Mechanism Graph
Drug Name		Methyltestosterone				Deflazacort
Mechanism		Steroidal effects Fluid retention				Steroidal effects Fluid retention
Key Mechanism Factor 1
		Factor Name		Pharmacodynamics
		Factor Description		Enhanced pharmacological effects leading to increased adverse reactions.
Mechanism Description		Potentiate the pharmacologic effects by the combination of Methyltestosterone and Deflazacort

Recommended Action
Management		Caution is advised if androgens are used in combination with ACTH or corticosteroids, particularly in patients with conditions that may be aggravated by fluid retention such as cardiovascular, renal, or hepatic diseases.

References
1	Product Information. AndroGel (testosterone). Unimed Pharmaceuticals, Buffalo Grove, IL.
2	Product Information. Oxandrin (oxandrolone). Bio-Tech, Levittown, PA.