Drug interactions
Lornoxicam + Nadolol
Severity: Moderate
Lornoxicam and Nadolol: moderate interaction.
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Summary
Lornoxicam may reduce the blood pressure lowering effect of nadolol when used regularly. Fluid retention and renal effects can add to the problem.
What this interaction means in plain words
Lornoxicam and Nadolol can affect each other. The combination is often manageable, but it may need a change of dose, a change of timing, or extra checks while both are taken.
Lornoxicam belongs to Musculoskeletal; Nadolol belongs to Cardiovascular.
Why it happens
NSAID inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis causes sodium retention and opposes beta-blocker antihypertensive effects.
What to do
Monitor blood pressure and renal function during prolonged co-use. Limit NSAID dose and duration, or choose an alternative analgesic.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Should I take them at different times of day?
- Does the dose of either medicine need to change?
- Is there anything I should avoid, such as alcohol or certain foods, while on both?
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Other interactions of Nadolol
Other interactions of Lornoxicam
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Lornoxicam with Nadolol?
MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Lornoxicam and Nadolol can affect each other. The combination is often manageable, but it may need a change of dose, a change of timing, or extra checks while both are taken. Lornoxicam may reduce the blood pressure lowering effect of nadolol when used regularly. Fluid retention and renal effects can add to the problem.
How serious is the interaction between Lornoxicam and Nadolol?
MediHelp rates it moderate, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Monitor blood pressure and renal function during prolonged co-use. Limit NSAID dose and duration, or choose an alternative analgesic.
What other medicines interact with Nadolol?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Nadolol with, for example, Acebutolol, Adrenaline-articaine, Amifostine. The full list is on the Nadolol page.
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