Drug interactions
Arformoterol + Flurbiprofen
Severity: Minor
Arformoterol and Flurbiprofen: minor interaction.
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Summary
Arformoterol can lower serum potassium while NSAIDs may raise it, so the net effect is unpredictable. Clinically significant changes are uncommon.
What this interaction means in plain words
Arformoterol and Flurbiprofen have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Arformoterol belongs to Respiratory; Flurbiprofen belongs to Musculoskeletal.
Why it happens
Opposing effects on potassium: beta-2 agonism shifts potassium into cells while NSAIDs reduce renal potassium excretion.
What to do
No routine action is needed. Check potassium if the patient has renal disease or other risk factors.
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 Flurbiprofen
- Flurbiprofen + Ketorolac Contraindicated
- Flurbiprofen + Ketorolac intranasal Contraindicated
- Aceclofenac + Flurbiprofen Major
- Acemetacin + Flurbiprofen Major
- Acetylsalicylic acid + Flurbiprofen Major
- Alteplase + Flurbiprofen Major
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Arformoterol with Flurbiprofen?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Arformoterol and Flurbiprofen have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Arformoterol can lower serum potassium while NSAIDs may raise it, so the net effect is unpredictable. Clinically significant changes are uncommon.
How serious is the interaction between Arformoterol and Flurbiprofen?
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 routine action is needed. Check potassium if the patient has renal disease or other risk factors.
What other medicines interact with Flurbiprofen?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Flurbiprofen with, for example, Ketorolac, Ketorolac intranasal, Aceclofenac. The full list is on the Flurbiprofen page.
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