Drug interactions
Ketoprofen + Latanoprost
Severity: Minor
Ketoprofen and Latanoprost: 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
Systemic NSAIDs may modestly alter the intraocular pressure response to prostaglandin eye drops, but findings are inconsistent and clinical impact is small.
What this interaction means in plain words
Ketoprofen and Latanoprost have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Ketoprofen belongs to Musculoskeletal; Latanoprost belongs to Miscellaneous.
Why it happens
Mechanism is not established; NSAIDs may modify prostaglandin-mediated aqueous outflow.
What to do
No specific action is needed; monitor intraocular pressure as part of routine glaucoma follow-up.
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 Ketoprofen
- Ketoprofen + Ketorolac Contraindicated
- Ketoprofen + Ketorolac intranasal Contraindicated
- Aceclofenac + Ketoprofen Major
- Acemetacin + Ketoprofen Major
- Acetylsalicylic acid + Ketoprofen Major
- Alteplase + Ketoprofen Major
Other interactions of Latanoprost
- Bimatoprost + Latanoprost Moderate
- Latanoprost + Latanoprostene bunod Moderate
- Latanoprost + Tafluprost Moderate
- Latanoprost + Travoprost Moderate
- Aspirin rectal + Latanoprost Minor
- Aspirin + Latanoprost Minor
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Ketoprofen with Latanoprost?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Ketoprofen and Latanoprost have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Systemic NSAIDs may modestly alter the intraocular pressure response to prostaglandin eye drops, but findings are inconsistent and clinical impact is small.
How serious is the interaction between Ketoprofen and Latanoprost?
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 specific action is needed; monitor intraocular pressure as part of routine glaucoma follow-up.
What other medicines interact with Ketoprofen?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Ketoprofen with, for example, Ketorolac, Ketorolac intranasal, Aceclofenac. The full list is on the Ketoprofen page.
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