Drug interactions
Meloxicam + Nevirapine
Severity: Minor
Meloxicam and Nevirapine: minor interaction.
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Summary
Nevirapine may lower meloxicam exposure and reduce analgesic or anti-inflammatory effect. The magnitude is uncertain and the clinical impact is likely modest.
What this interaction means in plain words
Meloxicam and Nevirapine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Meloxicam belongs to Musculoskeletal; Nevirapine belongs to Anti Virals.
Why it happens
Nevirapine induces CYP3A4 and CYP2C9, which contribute to meloxicam metabolism, possibly increasing its clearance.
What to do
Monitor pain control and titrate meloxicam within its labeled maximum if response is inadequate.
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 Meloxicam
- Ketorolac intranasal + Meloxicam Contraindicated
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- Aceclofenac + Meloxicam Major
- Acemetacin + Meloxicam Major
- Acetylsalicylic acid + Meloxicam Major
- Alteplase + Meloxicam Major
Other interactions of Nevirapine
- Elbasvir / grazoprevir + Nevirapine Contraindicated
- Nevirapine + Ranolazine Contraindicated
- Nevirapine + St john's wort Contraindicated
- Abemaciclib + Nevirapine Major
- Acalabrutinib + Nevirapine Major
- Amobarbital + Nevirapine Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Meloxicam with Nevirapine?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Meloxicam and Nevirapine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Nevirapine may lower meloxicam exposure and reduce analgesic or anti-inflammatory effect. The magnitude is uncertain and the clinical impact is likely modest.
How serious is the interaction between Meloxicam and Nevirapine?
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 pain control and titrate meloxicam within its labeled maximum if response is inadequate.
What other medicines interact with Meloxicam?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Meloxicam with, for example, Ketorolac intranasal, Ketorolac, Aceclofenac. The full list is on the Meloxicam page.
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