Drug interactions
Ketorolac + Metaproterenol
Severity: Minor
Ketorolac and Metaproterenol: 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
Metaproterenol can lower serum potassium, while NSAIDs may raise it through reduced renal excretion. The opposing effects make a meaningful clinical interaction unlikely.
What this interaction means in plain words
Ketorolac and Metaproterenol 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
Opposing effects on potassium: beta-agonist cellular uptake versus NSAID-related reduced renal potassium excretion.
What to do
No routine action is needed. Monitor potassium in patients with renal impairment or on high doses.
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
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- Apixaban + Ketorolac Contraindicated
- Argatroban + Ketorolac Contraindicated
- Aspirin / citric acid / sodium bicarbonate + Ketorolac Contraindicated
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Ketorolac with Metaproterenol?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Ketorolac and Metaproterenol have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Metaproterenol can lower serum potassium, while NSAIDs may raise it through reduced renal excretion. The opposing effects make a meaningful clinical interaction unlikely.
How serious is the interaction between Ketorolac and Metaproterenol?
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 action is needed. Monitor potassium in patients with renal impairment or on high doses.
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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