Drug interactions
Ephedrine + Fenoprofen
Severity: Minor
Ephedrine and Fenoprofen: minor interaction.
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Summary
Ephedrine can raise blood pressure and NSAIDs can also elevate it through fluid retention, so the combination may modestly increase blood pressure. The potassium effects are small and of uncertain clinical relevance.
What this interaction means in plain words
Ephedrine and Fenoprofen have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Ephedrine belongs to Cardiovascular; Fenoprofen belongs to Musculoskeletal.
Why it happens
Sympathomimetic pressor effect combined with NSAID-related sodium retention; beta-mediated potassium shifts are minor.
What to do
Monitor blood pressure in patients using both regularly, particularly if hypertensive.
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 Fenoprofen
- Fenoprofen + Ketorolac Contraindicated
- Fenoprofen + Ketorolac intranasal Contraindicated
- Aceclofenac + Fenoprofen Major
- Acemetacin + Fenoprofen Major
- Acetylsalicylic acid + Fenoprofen Major
- Alteplase + Fenoprofen Major
Other interactions of Ephedrine
- Ephedrine + Isocarboxazid Contraindicated
- Ephedrine + Phenelzine Contraindicated
- Ephedrine + Procarbazine Contraindicated
- Ephedrine + Rasagiline Contraindicated
- Ephedrine + Selegiline Contraindicated
- Ephedrine + Tranylcypromine Contraindicated
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Ephedrine with Fenoprofen?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Ephedrine and Fenoprofen have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Ephedrine can raise blood pressure and NSAIDs can also elevate it through fluid retention, so the combination may modestly increase blood pressure. The potassium effects are small and of uncertain clinical relevance.
How serious is the interaction between Ephedrine and Fenoprofen?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Monitor blood pressure in patients using both regularly, particularly if hypertensive.
What other medicines interact with Fenoprofen?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Fenoprofen with, for example, Ketorolac, Ketorolac intranasal, Aceclofenac. The full list is on the Fenoprofen page.
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