Drug interactions
Bimatoprost + Nepafenac
Severity: Minor
Bimatoprost and Nepafenac: minor interaction.
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Summary
Topical nepafenac is converted to amfenac, which inhibits prostaglandin synthesis in the eye and might reduce the pressure-lowering effect of bimatoprost. Data are conflicting and the effect is usually minor.
What this interaction means in plain words
Bimatoprost and Nepafenac 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; Nepafenac belongs to Musculoskeletal.
Why it happens
Local cyclooxygenase inhibition may oppose prostaglandin-mediated outflow; the effect is not well established.
What to do
Monitor intraocular pressure during co-therapy, especially after eye surgery, and adjust glaucoma therapy if control is inadequate.
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
- Bimatoprost + Latanoprost Moderate
- Bimatoprost + Latanoprostene bunod Moderate
- Bimatoprost + Tafluprost Moderate
- Bimatoprost + Travoprost Moderate
- Aspirin rectal + Bimatoprost Minor
- Aspirin + Bimatoprost Minor
Other interactions of Nepafenac
- Latanoprost + Nepafenac Minor
- Nepafenac + Travoprost Minor
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Bimatoprost with Nepafenac?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Bimatoprost and Nepafenac have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Topical nepafenac is converted to amfenac, which inhibits prostaglandin synthesis in the eye and might reduce the pressure-lowering effect of bimatoprost. Data are conflicting and the effect is usually minor.
How serious is the interaction between Bimatoprost and Nepafenac?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Monitor intraocular pressure during co-therapy, especially after eye surgery, and adjust glaucoma therapy if control is inadequate.
What other medicines interact with Bimatoprost?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Bimatoprost with, for example, Latanoprost, Latanoprostene bunod, Tafluprost. The full list is on the Bimatoprost page.
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