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  • remove Desowen
    desonide topical
  • remove methylprednisolone
    generic
  • remove Tresiba
    insulin degludec

multicheck MultiCheck Results - 2 Interactions

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Smiley face Smiley face Desowen (desonide topical) + Tresiba (insulin degludec)

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desonide topical + insulin

monitor glucose w/ prolonged topical corticosteroid use: combo may decr. antidiabetic agent efficacy (antagonistic effects)

Smiley face Smiley face methylprednisolone (generic) + Tresiba (insulin degludec)

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methylprednisolone + insulin

monitor glucose, potassium: combo may incr. risk of hypokalemia; may decr. antidiabetic agent efficacy (additive effects, antagonistic effects)

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