Drug interactions
Fish oil triglycerides + Piroxicam
Severity: Minor
Fish oil triglycerides and Piroxicam: minor interaction.
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Summary
Omega-3 fatty acids can mildly prolong bleeding time and may add to the bleeding risk of piroxicam. Clinically significant bleeding is uncommon but possible.
What this interaction means in plain words
Fish oil triglycerides and Piroxicam have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Why it happens
Omega-3 fatty acids reduce platelet aggregation, adding to NSAID inhibition of platelet function.
What to do
Monitor for bleeding or bruising, particularly in patients with other bleeding risks or on anticoagulants.
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 Fish oil triglycerides with Piroxicam?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Fish oil triglycerides and Piroxicam have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Omega-3 fatty acids can mildly prolong bleeding time and may add to the bleeding risk of piroxicam. Clinically significant bleeding is uncommon but possible.
How serious is the interaction between Fish oil triglycerides and Piroxicam?
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 for bleeding or bruising, particularly in patients with other bleeding risks or on anticoagulants.
What other medicines interact with Piroxicam?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Piroxicam with, for example, Ketorolac intranasal, Ketorolac, Aceclofenac. The full list is on the Piroxicam page.
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