Drug interactions
Meclofenamic acid + Terbutaline
Severity: Minor
Meclofenamic acid and Terbutaline: minor interaction.
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Summary
There is no well-established clinically meaningful interaction. Potassium effects of the two drugs are opposing and small.
What this interaction means in plain words
Meclofenamic acid and Terbutaline 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; Terbutaline belongs to Respiratory.
Why it happens
No established mechanism; beta-agonists shift potassium into cells while NSAIDs may slightly raise potassium.
What to do
No specific action is needed; check potassium only in patients at risk of electrolyte disturbance.
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 Terbutaline
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Meclofenamic acid with Terbutaline?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Meclofenamic acid and Terbutaline have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. There is no well-established clinically meaningful interaction. Potassium effects of the two drugs are opposing and small.
How serious is the interaction between Meclofenamic acid and Terbutaline?
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 specific action is needed; check potassium only in patients at risk of electrolyte disturbance.
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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