Drug interactions
Diclofenac + Ibrutinib
Severity: Moderate
Diclofenac and Ibrutinib: moderate interaction.
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Summary
Both drugs impair hemostasis, so combined use increases the risk of bleeding, including serious hemorrhage. Ibrutinib is associated with bleeding events, and NSAIDs add antiplatelet effects and GI mucosal injury.
What this interaction means in plain words
Diclofenac and Ibrutinib can affect each other. The combination is often manageable, but it may need a change of dose, a change of timing, or extra checks while both are taken.
Diclofenac belongs to Musculoskeletal; Ibrutinib belongs to Oncology.
Why it happens
Additive effects on platelet function: ibrutinib inhibits BTK-dependent platelet signaling and diclofenac inhibits COX-1-mediated platelet aggregation.
What to do
Monitor for signs of bleeding, including GI bleeding, and check blood counts periodically. Consider paracetamol or another non-NSAID analgesic where possible.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Should I take them at different times of day?
- Does the dose of either medicine need to change?
- Is there anything I should avoid, such as alcohol or certain foods, while on both?
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Other interactions of Diclofenac
- Diclofenac + Ketorolac Contraindicated
- Diclofenac + Ketorolac intranasal Contraindicated
- Aceclofenac + Diclofenac Major
- Acemetacin + Diclofenac Major
- Alteplase + Diclofenac Major
- Amiloride + Diclofenac Major
Other interactions of Ibrutinib
- Abciximab + Ibrutinib Major
- Acetylsalicylic acid + Ibrutinib Major
- Alteplase + Ibrutinib Major
- Amobarbital + Ibrutinib Major
- Apalutamide + Ibrutinib Major
- Apixaban + Ibrutinib Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Diclofenac with Ibrutinib?
MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Diclofenac and Ibrutinib can affect each other. The combination is often manageable, but it may need a change of dose, a change of timing, or extra checks while both are taken. Both drugs impair hemostasis, so combined use increases the risk of bleeding, including serious hemorrhage. Ibrutinib is associated with bleeding events, and NSAIDs add antiplatelet effects and GI mucosal injury.
How serious is the interaction between Diclofenac and Ibrutinib?
MediHelp rates it moderate, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Monitor for signs of bleeding, including GI bleeding, and check blood counts periodically. Consider paracetamol or another non-NSAID analgesic where possible.
What other medicines interact with Diclofenac?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Diclofenac with, for example, Ketorolac, Ketorolac intranasal, Aceclofenac. The full list is on the Diclofenac page.
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