Drug interactions
Diclofenac + Tafluprost
Severity: Minor
Diclofenac and Tafluprost: minor interaction.
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Summary
Reports on topical prostaglandin analogues combined with NSAIDs describe inconsistent effects on intraocular pressure. Systemic diclofenac use is unlikely to cause a clinically important change in most patients.
What this interaction means in plain words
Diclofenac 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.
Diclofenac belongs to Musculoskeletal; Tafluprost belongs to Genitourinary.
Why it happens
Not well established; NSAIDs may alter prostaglandin-mediated aqueous outflow, with conflicting findings.
What to do
No routine change is needed; monitor intraocular pressure as part of regular glaucoma follow-up.
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 Diclofenac
- Diclofenac + Ketorolac Contraindicated
- Diclofenac + Ketorolac intranasal Contraindicated
- Aceclofenac + Diclofenac Major
- Acemetacin + Diclofenac Major
- Alteplase + Diclofenac Major
- Amiloride + Diclofenac Major
Other interactions of Tafluprost
- Bimatoprost + Tafluprost Moderate
- Latanoprost + Tafluprost Moderate
- Tafluprost + Travoprost Moderate
- Acetylsalicylic acid + Tafluprost Minor
- Celecoxib + Tafluprost Minor
- Diflunisal + Tafluprost Minor
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Diclofenac with Tafluprost?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Diclofenac 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. Reports on topical prostaglandin analogues combined with NSAIDs describe inconsistent effects on intraocular pressure. Systemic diclofenac use is unlikely to cause a clinically important change in most patients.
How serious is the interaction between Diclofenac 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 as part of regular glaucoma follow-up.
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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