Drug interactions
Cyclosporin + Diflunisal
Severity: Major
Cyclosporin and Diflunisal: major interaction.
Last updated Sources: US FDA label
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Summary
Diflunisal, like other NSAIDs, can impair renal prostaglandin-dependent perfusion and add to cyclosporine nephrotoxicity. Renal function may deteriorate, particularly with volume depletion.
What this interaction means in plain words
Cyclosporin and Diflunisal can interact in a way that may be serious. Using them together is sometimes necessary, but it needs a deliberate decision by the prescriber, a plan for monitoring, and clear advice on the warning signs to watch for.
Cyclosporin belongs to Miscellaneous; Diflunisal belongs to Musculoskeletal.
Why it happens
Additive renal hemodynamic injury from prostaglandin inhibition and calcineurin inhibitor vasoconstriction.
What to do
Prefer an alternative analgesic such as paracetamol; if the NSAID is needed, monitor serum creatinine and cyclosporine levels closely.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Does the benefit of taking both outweigh the risk in my case?
- Do I need any blood test, ECG or other check while on both?
- What early warning signs should I watch for, and what should I do if they appear?
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References
Other interactions of Cyclosporin
- Adenovirus types 4 and 7 live + Cyclosporin Contraindicated
- Aliskiren + Cyclosporin Contraindicated
- Bcg vaccine live + Cyclosporin Contraindicated
- Bosentan + Cyclosporin Contraindicated
- Cidofovir + Cyclosporin Contraindicated
- Cyclosporin + Dengue vaccine Contraindicated
Other interactions of Diflunisal
- Diflunisal + Ketorolac Contraindicated
- Diflunisal + Ketorolac intranasal Contraindicated
- Acemetacin + Diflunisal Major
- Acetazolamide + Diflunisal Major
- Alteplase + Diflunisal Major
- Amiloride + Diflunisal Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Cyclosporin with Diflunisal?
MediHelp rates the interaction as major. Cyclosporin and Diflunisal can interact in a way that may be serious. Using them together is sometimes necessary, but it needs a deliberate decision by the prescriber, a plan for monitoring, and clear advice on the warning signs to watch for. Diflunisal, like other NSAIDs, can impair renal prostaglandin-dependent perfusion and add to cyclosporine nephrotoxicity. Renal function may deteriorate, particularly with volume depletion.
How serious is the interaction between Cyclosporin and Diflunisal?
MediHelp rates it major, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Prefer an alternative analgesic such as paracetamol; if the NSAID is needed, monitor serum creatinine and cyclosporine levels closely.
What other medicines interact with Cyclosporin?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Cyclosporin with, for example, Adenovirus types 4 and 7 live, Aliskiren, Bcg vaccine live. The full list is on the Cyclosporin page.
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