Drug interactions
Betaxolol + Lornoxicam
Severity: Moderate
Betaxolol and Lornoxicam: moderate interaction.
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Summary
Lornoxicam, like other NSAIDs, can blunt the blood pressure lowering effect of betaxolol when used for more than a short period. Loss of blood pressure control may occur, and renal function and potassium may also be affected in susceptible patients.
What this interaction means in plain words
Betaxolol and Lornoxicam 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.
Betaxolol belongs to Cardiovascular; Lornoxicam belongs to Musculoskeletal.
Why it happens
NSAID inhibition of renal prostaglandin synthesis causes sodium and fluid retention and counteracts the antihypertensive effect of beta-blockers.
What to do
Monitor blood pressure when lornoxicam is used regularly beyond a few days and adjust antihypertensive therapy if needed. Use the lowest effective NSAID dose for the shortest duration.
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 Betaxolol with Lornoxicam?
MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Betaxolol and Lornoxicam 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. Lornoxicam, like other NSAIDs, can blunt the blood pressure lowering effect of betaxolol when used for more than a short period. Loss of blood pressure control may occur, and renal function and potassium may also be affected in susceptible patients.
How serious is the interaction between Betaxolol and Lornoxicam?
MediHelp rates it moderate, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Monitor blood pressure when lornoxicam is used regularly beyond a few days and adjust antihypertensive therapy if needed. Use the lowest effective NSAID dose for the shortest duration.
What other medicines interact with Betaxolol?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Betaxolol with, for example, Acebutolol, Aldesleukin, Amifostine. The full list is on the Betaxolol page.
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