Drug interactions
Meclofenamic acid + Potassium citrate
Severity: Moderate
Meclofenamic acid and Potassium citrate: moderate interaction.
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Summary
Potassium supplementation adds to the potassium retention caused by NSAIDs through reduced renal prostaglandin and aldosterone activity. Hyperkalemia may occur, especially with renal impairment.
What this interaction means in plain words
Meclofenamic acid and Potassium citrate 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.
Meclofenamic acid belongs to Musculoskeletal; Potassium citrate belongs to Gastrointestinal Tract.
Why it happens
Additive hyperkalemia from potassium load and NSAID-induced reduction in renal potassium excretion.
What to do
Monitor serum potassium and renal function periodically. Avoid in patients with renal impairment or heart failure on other potassium-raising drugs.
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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- Alteplase + Meclofenamic acid Major
- Amiloride + Meclofenamic acid Major
Other interactions of Potassium citrate
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Meclofenamic acid with Potassium citrate?
MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Meclofenamic acid and Potassium citrate 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. Potassium supplementation adds to the potassium retention caused by NSAIDs through reduced renal prostaglandin and aldosterone activity. Hyperkalemia may occur, especially with renal impairment.
How serious is the interaction between Meclofenamic acid and Potassium citrate?
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 serum potassium and renal function periodically. Avoid in patients with renal impairment or heart failure on other potassium-raising drugs.
What other medicines interact with Meclofenamic acid?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Meclofenamic acid with, for example, Ketorolac intranasal, Ketorolac, Aceclofenac. The full list is on the Meclofenamic acid page.
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