Drug interactions
Etodolac + Phentolamine
Severity: Minor
Etodolac and Phentolamine: minor interaction.
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Summary
NSAIDs may blunt the blood pressure lowering effect of alpha blockers such as phentolamine through fluid retention and reduced vasodilatory prostaglandins. The clinical effect is typically modest.
What this interaction means in plain words
Etodolac and Phentolamine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Etodolac belongs to Musculoskeletal; Phentolamine belongs to Cardiovascular.
Why it happens
NSAID inhibition of vasodilatory prostaglandins and sodium retention opposes the vasodilating action.
What to do
Monitor blood pressure response if used together over several days. Adjust the alpha blocker dose if control is inadequate.
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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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Etodolac with Phentolamine?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Etodolac and Phentolamine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. NSAIDs may blunt the blood pressure lowering effect of alpha blockers such as phentolamine through fluid retention and reduced vasodilatory prostaglandins. The clinical effect is typically modest.
How serious is the interaction between Etodolac and Phentolamine?
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 response if used together over several days. Adjust the alpha blocker dose if control is inadequate.
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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