Drug interactions
Bimatoprost + Oxaprozin
Severity: Minor
Bimatoprost and Oxaprozin: minor interaction.
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Summary
Ophthalmic prostaglandin analogues act partly via prostaglandin pathways, and NSAIDs may alter their pressure-lowering effect. Reports of the direction of change are inconsistent and the clinical effect is uncertain.
What this interaction means in plain words
Bimatoprost and Oxaprozin 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; Oxaprozin belongs to Musculoskeletal.
Why it happens
Possible pharmacodynamic interference through cyclooxygenase inhibition affecting prostaglandin-mediated aqueous humor outflow; the mechanism is not firmly established.
What to do
No routine change is needed. Check intraocular pressure at follow-up visits if an NSAID is started or stopped in a glaucoma patient.
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 Oxaprozin?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Bimatoprost and Oxaprozin have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Ophthalmic prostaglandin analogues act partly via prostaglandin pathways, and NSAIDs may alter their pressure-lowering effect. Reports of the direction of change are inconsistent and the clinical effect is uncertain.
How serious is the interaction between Bimatoprost and Oxaprozin?
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 follow-up visits if an NSAID is started or stopped in a glaucoma patient.
What other medicines interact with Oxaprozin?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Oxaprozin with, for example, Ketorolac intranasal, Ketorolac, Aceclofenac. The full list is on the Oxaprozin page.
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