Drug interactions
Aminohippurate + Meloxicam
Severity: Minor
Aminohippurate and Meloxicam: minor interaction.
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Summary
Aminohippurate is secreted by organic anion transporters in the proximal tubule, and NSAIDs compete for this pathway. This can reduce aminohippurate clearance and bias renal plasma flow measurements, which is mainly relevant to diagnostic testing.
What this interaction means in plain words
Aminohippurate and Meloxicam have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Why it happens
Competition for renal tubular secretion via organic anion transporters.
What to do
Withhold the NSAID before renal plasma flow testing when feasible, or interpret results with the interaction in mind.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Is there anything I should notice while taking both?
- Do I need to tell my doctor at the next visit?
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Aminohippurate with Meloxicam?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Aminohippurate and Meloxicam have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Aminohippurate is secreted by organic anion transporters in the proximal tubule, and NSAIDs compete for this pathway. This can reduce aminohippurate clearance and bias renal plasma flow measurements, which is mainly relevant to diagnostic testing.
How serious is the interaction between Aminohippurate and Meloxicam?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Withhold the NSAID before renal plasma flow testing when feasible, or interpret results with the interaction in mind.
What other medicines interact with Meloxicam?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Meloxicam with, for example, Ketorolac intranasal, Ketorolac, Aceclofenac. The full list is on the Meloxicam page.
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