Drug interactions
Meclofenamic acid + Tafluprost
Severity: Minor
Meclofenamic acid and Tafluprost: minor interaction.
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Summary
Systemic NSAIDs inhibit prostaglandin synthesis and might theoretically reduce the intraocular pressure lowering of prostaglandin analogues. Clinical data are inconsistent.
What this interaction means in plain words
Meclofenamic acid and Tafluprost have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Meclofenamic acid belongs to Musculoskeletal; Tafluprost belongs to Genitourinary.
Why it happens
Possible NSAID interference with prostaglandin-mediated uveoscleral outflow; evidence is conflicting.
What to do
Monitor intraocular pressure if an NSAID is started or stopped in a patient on tafluprost.
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 Meclofenamic acid
- Ketorolac intranasal + Meclofenamic acid Contraindicated
- Ketorolac + Meclofenamic acid Contraindicated
- Aceclofenac + Meclofenamic acid Major
- Acemetacin + Meclofenamic acid Major
- Alteplase + Meclofenamic acid Major
- Amiloride + Meclofenamic acid Major
Other interactions of Tafluprost
- Bimatoprost + Tafluprost Moderate
- Latanoprost + Tafluprost Moderate
- Tafluprost + Travoprost Moderate
- Acetylsalicylic acid + Tafluprost Minor
- Celecoxib + Tafluprost Minor
- Diclofenac + Tafluprost Minor
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Meclofenamic acid with Tafluprost?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Meclofenamic acid and Tafluprost 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 inhibit prostaglandin synthesis and might theoretically reduce the intraocular pressure lowering of prostaglandin analogues. Clinical data are inconsistent.
How serious is the interaction between Meclofenamic acid and Tafluprost?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Monitor intraocular pressure if an NSAID is started or stopped in a patient on tafluprost.
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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