Drug interactions
Diclofenac + Levosalbutamol
Severity: Minor
Diclofenac and Levosalbutamol: minor interaction.
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For healthcare professionals — reference only. This page is a brief summary, not medical advice and not a substitute for official labeling or clinical judgement. Always verify before prescribing or dispensing.
Summary
Levosalbutamol can lower potassium, while NSAIDs such as diclofenac may raise it by reducing renal prostaglandin-mediated potassium excretion. No consistent clinically important interaction is established.
What this interaction means in plain words
Diclofenac and Levosalbutamol 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; Levosalbutamol belongs to Respiratory.
Why it happens
Opposing minor effects on serum potassium; no established significant interaction.
What to do
No specific action is needed. Check potassium only if the patient has renal impairment or other risk factors.
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 Levosalbutamol
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 Levosalbutamol?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Diclofenac and Levosalbutamol have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Levosalbutamol can lower potassium, while NSAIDs such as diclofenac may raise it by reducing renal prostaglandin-mediated potassium excretion. No consistent clinically important interaction is established.
How serious is the interaction between Diclofenac and Levosalbutamol?
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 specific action is needed. Check potassium only if the patient has renal impairment or other risk factors.
What other medicines interact with Levosalbutamol?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Levosalbutamol with, for example, Amisulpride, Carvedilol, Fexinidazole. The full list is on the Levosalbutamol page.
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