Drug interactions
Bimatoprost + Diclofenac
Severity: Minor
Bimatoprost and Diclofenac: minor interaction.
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Summary
Systemic diclofenac could theoretically alter the intraocular pressure response to bimatoprost, but studies are conflicting and no clinically important effect is established.
What this interaction means in plain words
Bimatoprost and Diclofenac have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Bimatoprost belongs to Miscellaneous; Diclofenac belongs to Musculoskeletal.
Why it happens
Prostaglandin synthesis inhibition may modify outflow effects of prostaglandin analogues; mechanism not firmly established.
What to do
No routine change is needed; check intraocular pressure at regular follow-up.
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 Diclofenac
- Diclofenac + Ketorolac Contraindicated
- Diclofenac + Ketorolac intranasal Contraindicated
- Aceclofenac + Diclofenac Major
- Acemetacin + Diclofenac Major
- Alteplase + Diclofenac Major
- Amiloride + Diclofenac Major
Other interactions of Bimatoprost
- Bimatoprost + Latanoprost Moderate
- Bimatoprost + Latanoprostene bunod Moderate
- Bimatoprost + Tafluprost Moderate
- Bimatoprost + Travoprost Moderate
- Aspirin rectal + Bimatoprost Minor
- Aspirin + Bimatoprost Minor
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Bimatoprost with Diclofenac?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Bimatoprost and Diclofenac have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Systemic diclofenac could theoretically alter the intraocular pressure response to bimatoprost, but studies are conflicting and no clinically important effect is established.
How serious is the interaction between Bimatoprost and Diclofenac?
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 change is needed; check intraocular pressure at regular follow-up.
What other medicines interact with Diclofenac?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Diclofenac with, for example, Ketorolac, Ketorolac intranasal, Aceclofenac. The full list is on the Diclofenac page.
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