Drug interactions
Flurbiprofen + Temocillin
Severity: Minor
Flurbiprofen and Temocillin: 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
Both drugs are highly protein-bound and renally eliminated, so competition for tubular secretion could theoretically raise levels of either drug. No clinically meaningful interaction is well documented.
What this interaction means in plain words
Flurbiprofen and Temocillin 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
Theoretical competition for renal tubular secretion and protein binding.
What to do
No routine adjustment is needed; monitor renal function in patients with renal impairment.
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
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- Aceclofenac + Flurbiprofen Major
- Acemetacin + Flurbiprofen Major
- Acetylsalicylic acid + Flurbiprofen Major
- Alteplase + Flurbiprofen Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Flurbiprofen with Temocillin?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Flurbiprofen and Temocillin have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Both drugs are highly protein-bound and renally eliminated, so competition for tubular secretion could theoretically raise levels of either drug. No clinically meaningful interaction is well documented.
How serious is the interaction between Flurbiprofen and Temocillin?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: No routine adjustment is needed; monitor renal function in patients with renal impairment.
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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