Drug interactions
Acetylsalicylic acid + Ofloxacin
Severity: Minor
Acetylsalicylic acid and Ofloxacin: minor interaction.
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Summary
Quinolones can lower seizure threshold, and NSAIDs may increase this risk by enhancing GABA antagonism. Seizures are uncommon with aspirin and appear mainly with other NSAIDs, but patients with epilepsy or CNS disease are more vulnerable.
What this interaction means in plain words
Acetylsalicylic acid and Ofloxacin have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Acetylsalicylic acid belongs to Musculoskeletal; Ofloxacin belongs to Anti Bacterial.
Why it happens
Fluoroquinolone GABA-A receptor antagonism may be potentiated by NSAIDs.
What to do
No change is needed for most patients. Avoid the combination in patients with seizure disorders or other seizure risk factors if alternatives exist.
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 Acetylsalicylic acid
- Acetylsalicylic acid + Ketorolac Contraindicated
- Acetylsalicylic acid + Ketorolac intranasal Contraindicated
- Abciximab + Acetylsalicylic acid Major
- Acemetacin + Acetylsalicylic acid Major
- Acetazolamide + Acetylsalicylic acid Major
- Acetylsalicylic acid + Alteplase Major
Other interactions of Ofloxacin
- Ofloxacin + Thioridazine Contraindicated
- Adagrasib + Ofloxacin Major
- Amiodarone + Ofloxacin Major
- Amisulpride + Ofloxacin Major
- Anagrelide + Ofloxacin Major
- Arsenic trioxide + Ofloxacin Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Acetylsalicylic acid with Ofloxacin?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Acetylsalicylic acid and Ofloxacin have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Quinolones can lower seizure threshold, and NSAIDs may increase this risk by enhancing GABA antagonism. Seizures are uncommon with aspirin and appear mainly with other NSAIDs, but patients with epilepsy or CNS disease are more vulnerable.
How serious is the interaction between Acetylsalicylic acid and Ofloxacin?
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 change is needed for most patients. Avoid the combination in patients with seizure disorders or other seizure risk factors if alternatives exist.
What other medicines interact with Acetylsalicylic acid?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Acetylsalicylic acid with, for example, Ketorolac, Ketorolac intranasal, Abciximab. The full list is on the Acetylsalicylic acid page.
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