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Fenoprofen + Trandolapril

Severity: Major

Fenoprofen and Trandolapril: major interaction.

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For healthcare professionals — reference only. This page is a brief summary, not medical advice and not a substitute for official labeling or clinical judgement. Always verify before prescribing or dispensing.

Summary

NSAIDs can blunt the blood pressure lowering effect of ACE inhibitors. In addition, the combination can reduce glomerular filtration and cause acute kidney injury, especially in older, volume-depleted or renally impaired patients.

What this interaction means in plain words

Fenoprofen and Trandolapril 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.

Fenoprofen belongs to Musculoskeletal; Trandolapril belongs to Cardiovascular.

Evidence level: High

Why it happens

NSAID inhibition of vasodilatory renal prostaglandins opposes ACE inhibitor effects and, with reduced angiotensin II-mediated efferent tone, lowers glomerular filtration.

What to do

Prefer a non-NSAID analgesic. If co-use is necessary, ensure adequate hydration and monitor blood pressure, serum creatinine and potassium, particularly after starting or changing doses.

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?

Bring a full list of your medicines, including over-the-counter products, supplements and herbal remedies, to every pharmacy visit.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I take Fenoprofen with Trandolapril?

MediHelp rates the interaction as major. Fenoprofen and Trandolapril 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. NSAIDs can blunt the blood pressure lowering effect of ACE inhibitors. In addition, the combination can reduce glomerular filtration and cause acute kidney injury, especially in older, volume-depleted or renally impaired patients.

How serious is the interaction between Fenoprofen and Trandolapril?

MediHelp rates it major, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Prefer a non-NSAID analgesic. If co-use is necessary, ensure adequate hydration and monitor blood pressure, serum creatinine and potassium, particularly after starting or changing doses.

What other medicines interact with Fenoprofen?

MediHelp also lists interactions of Fenoprofen with, for example, Ketorolac, Ketorolac intranasal, Aceclofenac. The full list is on the Fenoprofen page.

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