Drug interactions
Bimatoprost + Indomethacin
Severity: Minor
Bimatoprost and Indomethacin: minor interaction.
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Summary
Systemic NSAIDs may alter the intraocular pressure response to prostaglandin eye drops, but reports are conflicting and clinical relevance is uncertain.
What this interaction means in plain words
Bimatoprost and Indomethacin 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; Indomethacin belongs to Musculoskeletal.
Why it happens
Possible interference with prostaglandin-mediated aqueous outflow; mechanism not established.
What to do
No routine change needed; continue usual intraocular pressure monitoring.
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 Bimatoprost
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- 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 Indomethacin?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Bimatoprost and Indomethacin 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 NSAIDs may alter the intraocular pressure response to prostaglandin eye drops, but reports are conflicting and clinical relevance is uncertain.
How serious is the interaction between Bimatoprost and Indomethacin?
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 needed; continue usual intraocular pressure monitoring.
What other medicines interact with Indomethacin?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Indomethacin with, for example, Ketorolac, Ketorolac intranasal, Aceclofenac. The full list is on the Indomethacin page.
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