Drug interactions
Fenbufen + Nebivolol
Severity: Moderate
Fenbufen and Nebivolol: moderate interaction.
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Summary
NSAIDs such as fenbufen can reduce the antihypertensive effect of beta-blockers by inhibiting vasodilatory prostaglandins and promoting sodium and fluid retention. The effect is more likely with sustained use.
What this interaction means in plain words
Fenbufen and Nebivolol can affect each other. The combination is often manageable, but it may need a change of dose, a change of timing, or extra checks while both are taken.
Why it happens
NSAID inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis leading to sodium retention and blunted antihypertensive effect.
What to do
Monitor blood pressure if the NSAID is used regularly for more than a short period. Use the lowest effective NSAID dose or consider an alternative analgesic.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Should I take them at different times of day?
- Does the dose of either medicine need to change?
- Is there anything I should avoid, such as alcohol or certain foods, while on both?
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Fenbufen with Nebivolol?
MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Fenbufen and Nebivolol can affect each other. The combination is often manageable, but it may need a change of dose, a change of timing, or extra checks while both are taken. NSAIDs such as fenbufen can reduce the antihypertensive effect of beta-blockers by inhibiting vasodilatory prostaglandins and promoting sodium and fluid retention. The effect is more likely with sustained use.
How serious is the interaction between Fenbufen and Nebivolol?
MediHelp rates it moderate, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Monitor blood pressure if the NSAID is used regularly for more than a short period. Use the lowest effective NSAID dose or consider an alternative analgesic.
What other medicines interact with Nebivolol?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Nebivolol with, for example, Acebutolol, Aldesleukin, Amiodarone. The full list is on the Nebivolol page.
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