Drug interactions
Acetylsalicylic acid + Silodosin
Severity: Minor
Acetylsalicylic acid and Silodosin: minor interaction.
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Summary
No well-documented interaction exists between aspirin and silodosin. Any reduction in effect from prostaglandin inhibition is theoretical and unlikely to matter for urinary symptoms.
What this interaction means in plain words
Acetylsalicylic acid and Silodosin 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; Silodosin belongs to Genitourinary.
Why it happens
No established mechanism; theoretical prostaglandin-mediated effects only.
What to do
No routine action needed. Review symptom control if aspirin is used regularly at high doses.
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 Silodosin
- Atazanavir + Silodosin Contraindicated
- Conivaptan + Silodosin Contraindicated
- Darunavir + Silodosin Contraindicated
- Fosamprenavir + Silodosin Contraindicated
- Indinavir + Silodosin Contraindicated
- Itraconazole + Silodosin Contraindicated
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Acetylsalicylic acid with Silodosin?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Acetylsalicylic acid and Silodosin have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. No well-documented interaction exists between aspirin and silodosin. Any reduction in effect from prostaglandin inhibition is theoretical and unlikely to matter for urinary symptoms.
How serious is the interaction between Acetylsalicylic acid and Silodosin?
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 needed. Review symptom control if aspirin is used regularly at high doses.
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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