Drug interactions
Ketorolac + Latanoprost
Severity: Minor
Ketorolac and Latanoprost: minor interaction.
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Summary
Systemic ketorolac has no well-established effect on the action of latanoprost. Reports on intraocular pressure effects are conflicting and of doubtful clinical relevance.
What this interaction means in plain words
Ketorolac 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.
Ketorolac belongs to Musculoskeletal; Latanoprost belongs to Miscellaneous.
Why it happens
Not established; NSAIDs may theoretically alter prostaglandin-mediated aqueous outflow.
What to do
No routine change is needed; check intraocular pressure as usual in 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 Ketorolac
- Aceclofenac + Ketorolac Contraindicated
- Acemetacin + Ketorolac Contraindicated
- Acetylsalicylic acid + Ketorolac Contraindicated
- Apixaban + Ketorolac Contraindicated
- Argatroban + Ketorolac Contraindicated
- Aspirin / citric acid / sodium bicarbonate + Ketorolac Contraindicated
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 Ketorolac with Latanoprost?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Ketorolac 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 ketorolac has no well-established effect on the action of latanoprost. Reports on intraocular pressure effects are conflicting and of doubtful clinical relevance.
How serious is the interaction between Ketorolac 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 routine change is needed; check intraocular pressure as usual in glaucoma follow-up.
What other medicines interact with Ketorolac?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Ketorolac with, for example, Aceclofenac, Acemetacin, Acetylsalicylic acid. The full list is on the Ketorolac page.
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