Drug interactions
Azficel-t + Mefenamic acid
Severity: Moderate
Azficel-t and Mefenamic acid: moderate interaction.
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Summary
NSAIDs can increase bruising and bleeding at the biopsy and injection sites used for azficel-T treatment. The product labeling advises against concomitant NSAID use around these procedures.
What this interaction means in plain words
Azficel-t and Mefenamic acid can affect each other. The combination is often manageable, but it may need a change of dose, a change of timing, or extra checks while both are taken.
Why it happens
NSAID-mediated reversible inhibition of platelet aggregation increases local bleeding and bruising.
What to do
Hold mefenamic acid before and after the biopsy and injection procedures as directed by the product labeling, and use an alternative analgesic if needed.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Should I take them at different times of day?
- Does the dose of either medicine need to change?
- Is there anything I should avoid, such as alcohol or certain foods, while on both?
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Azficel-t with Mefenamic acid?
MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Azficel-t and Mefenamic acid can affect each other. The combination is often manageable, but it may need a change of dose, a change of timing, or extra checks while both are taken. NSAIDs can increase bruising and bleeding at the biopsy and injection sites used for azficel-T treatment. The product labeling advises against concomitant NSAID use around these procedures.
How serious is the interaction between Azficel-t and Mefenamic acid?
MediHelp rates it moderate, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Hold mefenamic acid before and after the biopsy and injection procedures as directed by the product labeling, and use an alternative analgesic if needed.
What other medicines interact with Mefenamic acid?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Mefenamic acid with, for example, Ketorolac intranasal, Ketorolac, Aceclofenac. The full list is on the Mefenamic acid page.
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