Drug interactions
Ephedrine + Sulindac
Severity: Minor
Ephedrine and Sulindac: minor interaction.
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Summary
Ephedrine may modestly lower potassium through beta-adrenergic effects, whereas NSAIDs may slightly raise potassium. The opposing effects make a clinically significant interaction unlikely, though NSAIDs may modestly affect blood pressure.
What this interaction means in plain words
Ephedrine and Sulindac 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; Sulindac belongs to Musculoskeletal.
Why it happens
Opposing effects on serum potassium; no established significant interaction.
What to do
No routine action is required. Monitor blood pressure in hypertensive patients who use both.
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 Sulindac
- Ketorolac intranasal + Sulindac Contraindicated
- Ketorolac + Sulindac Contraindicated
- Aceclofenac + Sulindac Major
- Acetylsalicylic acid + Sulindac Major
- Alteplase + Sulindac Major
- Amiloride + Sulindac 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 Sulindac?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Ephedrine and Sulindac 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 may modestly lower potassium through beta-adrenergic effects, whereas NSAIDs may slightly raise potassium. The opposing effects make a clinically significant interaction unlikely, though NSAIDs may modestly affect blood pressure.
How serious is the interaction between Ephedrine and Sulindac?
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 required. Monitor blood pressure in hypertensive patients who use both.
What other medicines interact with Sulindac?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Sulindac with, for example, Ketorolac intranasal, Ketorolac, Aceclofenac. The full list is on the Sulindac page.
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