Drug interactions
Flurbiprofen + Icosapent
Severity: Minor
Flurbiprofen and Icosapent: minor 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
Icosapent ethyl, an omega-3 derivative, may modestly prolong bleeding time. With flurbiprofen, the risk of bleeding may be slightly higher.
What this interaction means in plain words
Flurbiprofen and Icosapent 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
Additive mild antiplatelet effects.
What to do
Monitor for signs of bleeding, particularly in patients with other risk factors such as anticoagulant use.
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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Other interactions of Flurbiprofen
- Flurbiprofen + Ketorolac Contraindicated
- Flurbiprofen + Ketorolac intranasal Contraindicated
- Aceclofenac + Flurbiprofen Major
- Acemetacin + Flurbiprofen Major
- Acetylsalicylic acid + Flurbiprofen Major
- Alteplase + Flurbiprofen Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Flurbiprofen with Icosapent?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Flurbiprofen and Icosapent have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Icosapent ethyl, an omega-3 derivative, may modestly prolong bleeding time. With flurbiprofen, the risk of bleeding may be slightly higher.
How serious is the interaction between Flurbiprofen and Icosapent?
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 signs of bleeding, particularly in patients with other risk factors such as anticoagulant use.
What other medicines interact with Flurbiprofen?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Flurbiprofen with, for example, Ketorolac, Ketorolac intranasal, Aceclofenac. The full list is on the Flurbiprofen page.
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