SURVEYOR Health - Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Elidel

Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Elidel

Elidel has 51 Side Effects total
22 are Life Threatening
19 Occur Most Frequently

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Uses of Elidel

Elidel is also known by the generic name Pimecrolimus

USES:
Pimecrolimus is used to treat certain skin conditions such as eczema (atopic dermatitis) in people who should not use or have not responded to other eczema medications (e.g., topical steroids). Eczema is an allergic-type condition that causes red, irritated, and itchy skin. This drug works by changing the skin's defense (immune) system, thereby decreasing the allergic reaction that causes eczema. Pimecrolimus belongs to a class of drugs known as topical calcineurin inhibitors (TCIs).

This medication is not recommended if you have a history of a certain rare genetic disorder (Netherton's syndrome). Also, this medication should not be used by anyone who has a weakened immune system (e.g., following an organ transplant).

Elidel has 22 Life Threatening (Critical) Side Effects

Critical Seriousness - Acute Infection of the Nose, Throat or Sinus - Upper Respiratory Infection is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Elidel

Critical Seriousness - Allergic Reaction caused by a Drug - Hypersensitivity Drug Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Elidel

Critical Seriousness - Asthma - Bronchial Asthma is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Elidel

Critical Seriousness - Bronchitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Elidel

Critical Seriousness - Chickenpox is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Elidel

Critical Seriousness - Contagious Wart-Like Lesions - Molluscum Contagiosum is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Elidel

Critical Seriousness - Cut or Wound - Lacerations is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Elidel

Critical Seriousness - Fever is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Elidel

Critical Seriousness - Herpes Simplex Infection is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Elidel

Critical Seriousness - Hives - Urticaria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Elidel

Critical Seriousness - Infection Confined to the Surface of the Eye - Superficial Ocular Infection is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Elidel

Critical Seriousness - Infection caused by Bacteria - Bacterial Infection is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Elidel

Critical Seriousness - Infection caused by a Virus - Viral Infection is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Elidel

Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of the Lining of the Stomach and Intestines - Gastroenteritis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Elidel

Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of the Tonsils - Tonsillitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Elidel

Critical Seriousness - Malignant Tumor or Cancer - Malignancy is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Elidel

Critical Seriousness - Outer Ear Inflammation caused by Allergy or Infection - Otitis Externa is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Elidel

Critical Seriousness - Pneumonia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Elidel

Critical Seriousness - Skin Infection - Skin and Skin Structure Infection is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Elidel

Critical Seriousness - Strep Throat - Pharyngitis due to Streptococcus Pyogenes is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Elidel

Critical Seriousness - The Flu - Influenza is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Elidel

Critical Seriousness - Trouble Breathing - Dyspnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Elidel

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Elidel has 19 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects

Acute Infection of the Nose, Throat or Sinus - Upper Respiratory Infection is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Elidel

Bronchitis is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Elidel

Complication at Treatment Site - Treatment Site Sequelae is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Elidel

Cough is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Elidel

Diarrhea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Elidel

Fever is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Elidel

Head Pain - Headache Disorder is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Elidel

Infection caused by a Virus - Viral Infection is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Elidel

Inflammation of a Hair Follicle - Folliculitis is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Elidel

Inflammation of the Lining of the Stomach and Intestines - Gastroenteritis is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Elidel

Inflammation of the Tonsils - Tonsillitis is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Elidel

Itching - Pruritus of Skin is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Elidel

Outer Ear Inflammation caused by Allergy or Infection - Otitis Externa is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Elidel

Skin Infection - Skin and Skin Structure Infection is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Elidel

Skin Irritation is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Elidel

Strep Throat - Pharyngitis due to Streptococcus Pyogenes is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Elidel

The Flu - Influenza is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Elidel

Throat Irritation - Pharyngitis is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Elidel

Throat Pain - Sore Throat is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Elidel

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Elidel Drug-Drug Interactions

Elidel has interactions of severe seriousness with 0 drug(s): Elidel has interactions of serious seriousness with 0 drug(s). Elidel has interactions of moderate seriousness with 0 drug(s). Elidel has interactions of unknown seriousness with 0 drug(s).

Elidel has 12 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Elidel.

Elidel Topical Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Absolute Contraindications

Immunosuppression - Reduction in the Body's Resistance to Infection is a contraindication of Elidel.

Infected Atopic Dermatitis - Atopic Dermatitis with Infection is a contraindication of Elidel.

Infectious Mononucleosis - Mono is a contraindication of Elidel.

Netherton's Syndrome - Syndrome From Birth with Main Symptom of Scaly Skin is a contraindication of Elidel.

Verruca Vulgaris - Common Wart is a contraindication of Elidel.

Viral Skin Infection - Skin Infection due to a Virus is a contraindication of Elidel.

Relative Contraindications

Chickenpox is a contraindication of Elidel.

Eczema Herpeticum - Skin Condition caused by Herpes Simplex Virus is a contraindication of Elidel.

Herpes Simplex Infection is a contraindication of Elidel.

Herpes Zoster - Shingles is a contraindication of Elidel.

Lymphadenopathy - Swollen Lymph Nodes is a contraindication of Elidel.

Pre-Malignant Skin Lesion is a contraindication of Elidel.

Elidel has 2 related brands and strengths:

Elidel 1 % Topical Cream Pimecrolimus 1 % Topical Cream

Elidel - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly. This medication may be harmful if swallowed.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.