Drug interactions
Ephedrine + Naproxen
Severity: Minor
Ephedrine and Naproxen: minor interaction.
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Summary
Ephedrine can raise blood pressure and naproxen can cause fluid retention and raise blood pressure, so the combination may worsen blood pressure control. The clinical effect is generally modest.
What this interaction means in plain words
Ephedrine and Naproxen 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; Naproxen belongs to Musculoskeletal.
Why it happens
Additive pressor effects from sympathomimetic stimulation and NSAID-induced sodium and water retention.
What to do
Monitor blood pressure in hypertensive patients using both drugs regularly.
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 Naproxen
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- Aceclofenac + Naproxen Major
- Acemetacin + Naproxen Major
- Acetylsalicylic acid + Naproxen Major
- Alteplase + Naproxen 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 Naproxen?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Ephedrine and Naproxen 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 naproxen can cause fluid retention and raise blood pressure, so the combination may worsen blood pressure control. The clinical effect is generally modest.
How serious is the interaction between Ephedrine and Naproxen?
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 hypertensive patients using both drugs regularly.
What other medicines interact with Naproxen?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Naproxen with, for example, Ketorolac intranasal, Ketorolac, Aceclofenac. The full list is on the Naproxen page.
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