Drug interactions
Celecoxib + Tafluprost
Severity: Minor
Celecoxib and Tafluprost: minor interaction.
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Summary
Systemic NSAIDs may change the intraocular pressure response to ophthalmic prostaglandin analogues, but studies are conflicting. Any effect on tafluprost efficacy is unpredictable and probably small.
What this interaction means in plain words
Celecoxib and Tafluprost have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Celecoxib belongs to Musculoskeletal; Tafluprost belongs to Genitourinary.
Why it happens
Mechanism not established; NSAIDs may influence prostaglandin-mediated aqueous humour dynamics.
What to do
No routine change is needed. Monitor intraocular pressure at usual follow-up visits if NSAIDs are used regularly.
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 Celecoxib
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- Celecoxib + Ketorolac intranasal Contraindicated
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- Apixaban + Celecoxib Major
Other interactions of Tafluprost
- Bimatoprost + Tafluprost Moderate
- Latanoprost + Tafluprost Moderate
- Tafluprost + Travoprost Moderate
- Acetylsalicylic acid + Tafluprost Minor
- Diclofenac + Tafluprost Minor
- Diflunisal + Tafluprost Minor
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Celecoxib with Tafluprost?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Celecoxib and Tafluprost 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 change the intraocular pressure response to ophthalmic prostaglandin analogues, but studies are conflicting. Any effect on tafluprost efficacy is unpredictable and probably small.
How serious is the interaction between Celecoxib and Tafluprost?
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. Monitor intraocular pressure at usual follow-up visits if NSAIDs are used regularly.
What other medicines interact with Celecoxib?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Celecoxib with, for example, Ketorolac, Ketorolac intranasal, Aceclofenac. The full list is on the Celecoxib page.
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