Drug interactions
Diclofenac + Ipratropium-salbutamol
Severity: Minor
Diclofenac and Ipratropium-salbutamol: minor interaction.
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Summary
NSAIDs such as diclofenac can cause potassium retention and renal impairment, which opposes the potassium-lowering effect of salbutamol. No clinically meaningful interaction is established.
What this interaction means in plain words
Diclofenac and Ipratropium-salbutamol have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Diclofenac belongs to Musculoskeletal; Ipratropium-salbutamol belongs to Respiratory.
Why it happens
Opposing effects on serum potassium; NSAIDs may reduce renal potassium excretion while salbutamol drives potassium into cells.
What to do
No routine action is needed. Check potassium and renal function if either drug is used long-term or in high doses.
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 Ipratropium-salbutamol
Other interactions of Diclofenac
- Diclofenac + Ketorolac Contraindicated
- Diclofenac + Ketorolac intranasal Contraindicated
- Aceclofenac + Diclofenac Major
- Acemetacin + Diclofenac Major
- Alteplase + Diclofenac Major
- Amiloride + Diclofenac Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Diclofenac with Ipratropium-salbutamol?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Diclofenac and Ipratropium-salbutamol have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. NSAIDs such as diclofenac can cause potassium retention and renal impairment, which opposes the potassium-lowering effect of salbutamol. No clinically meaningful interaction is established.
How serious is the interaction between Diclofenac and Ipratropium-salbutamol?
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 action is needed. Check potassium and renal function if either drug is used long-term or in high doses.
What other medicines interact with Ipratropium-salbutamol?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Ipratropium-salbutamol with, for example, Amisulpride, Arsenic trioxide, Carvedilol. The full list is on the Ipratropium-salbutamol page.
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