Drug interactions
Etodolac + Nabumetone
Severity: Major
Etodolac and Nabumetone: major interaction.
Last updated Sources: US FDA label
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Summary
Combining two NSAIDs increases the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding, ulceration, renal injury and cardiovascular events without improving pain relief. Their effects on platelets and gastric mucosa are additive.
What this interaction means in plain words
Etodolac and Nabumetone can interact in a way that may be serious. Using them together is sometimes necessary, but it needs a deliberate decision by the prescriber, a plan for monitoring, and clear advice on the warning signs to watch for.
Etodolac belongs to Musculoskeletal; Nabumetone belongs to Musculoskeletal.
Why it happens
Additive cyclooxygenase inhibition reducing protective prostaglandins and platelet aggregation.
What to do
Avoid using two NSAIDs together and keep to a single agent at the lowest effective dose. Monitor for GI bleeding and renal function if overlap occurred.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Does the benefit of taking both outweigh the risk in my case?
- Do I need any blood test, ECG or other check while on both?
- What early warning signs should I watch for, and what should I do if they appear?
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References
Other interactions of Etodolac
- Etodolac + Ketorolac Contraindicated
- Etodolac + Ketorolac intranasal Contraindicated
- Aceclofenac + Etodolac Major
- Acemetacin + Etodolac Major
- Acetylsalicylic acid + Etodolac Major
- Alteplase + Etodolac Major
Other interactions of Nabumetone
- Ketorolac intranasal + Nabumetone Contraindicated
- Ketorolac + Nabumetone Contraindicated
- Aceclofenac + Nabumetone Major
- Acemetacin + Nabumetone Major
- Acetylsalicylic acid + Nabumetone Major
- Alteplase + Nabumetone Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Etodolac with Nabumetone?
MediHelp rates the interaction as major. Etodolac and Nabumetone can interact in a way that may be serious. Using them together is sometimes necessary, but it needs a deliberate decision by the prescriber, a plan for monitoring, and clear advice on the warning signs to watch for. Combining two NSAIDs increases the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding, ulceration, renal injury and cardiovascular events without improving pain relief. Their effects on platelets and gastric mucosa are additive.
How serious is the interaction between Etodolac and Nabumetone?
MediHelp rates it major, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Avoid using two NSAIDs together and keep to a single agent at the lowest effective dose. Monitor for GI bleeding and renal function if overlap occurred.
What other medicines interact with Etodolac?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Etodolac with, for example, Ketorolac, Ketorolac intranasal, Aceclofenac. The full list is on the Etodolac page.
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