Drug interactions
Amobarbital + Ibuprofen
Severity: Minor
Amobarbital and Ibuprofen: minor interaction.
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Summary
Barbiturates induce hepatic enzymes and may slightly speed ibuprofen metabolism, reducing its effect. The change is unlikely to be clinically significant.
What this interaction means in plain words
Amobarbital and Ibuprofen have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Amobarbital belongs to Central Nervous System; Ibuprofen belongs to Musculoskeletal.
Why it happens
Enzyme induction including CYP2C9 by amobarbital increases ibuprofen clearance.
What to do
No adjustment is routinely needed. If analgesia seems inadequate, review the dose or consider another agent.
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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Other interactions of Ibuprofen
- Ibuprofen + Ketorolac Contraindicated
- Ibuprofen + Ketorolac intranasal Contraindicated
- Acemetacin + Ibuprofen Major
- Alteplase + Ibuprofen Major
- Amiloride + Ibuprofen Major
- Apixaban + Ibuprofen Major
Other interactions of Amobarbital
- Amobarbital + Calcium / magnesium / potassium / sodium oxybates Contraindicated
- Amobarbital + Doravirine Contraindicated
- Amobarbital + Elbasvir / grazoprevir Contraindicated
- Amobarbital + Isavuconazonium Contraindicated
- Amobarbital + Isocarboxazid Contraindicated
- Amobarbital + Lonafarnib Contraindicated
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Amobarbital with Ibuprofen?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Amobarbital and Ibuprofen have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Barbiturates induce hepatic enzymes and may slightly speed ibuprofen metabolism, reducing its effect. The change is unlikely to be clinically significant.
How serious is the interaction between Amobarbital and Ibuprofen?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: No adjustment is routinely needed. If analgesia seems inadequate, review the dose or consider another agent.
What other medicines interact with Ibuprofen?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Ibuprofen with, for example, Ketorolac, Ketorolac intranasal, Acemetacin. The full list is on the Ibuprofen page.
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