Drug interactions
Metaproterenol + Tolmetin
Severity: Minor
Metaproterenol and Tolmetin: minor interaction.
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For healthcare professionals — reference only. This page is a brief summary, not medical advice and not a substitute for official labeling or clinical judgement. Always verify before prescribing or dispensing.
Summary
Metaproterenol can lower serum potassium via beta-2 stimulation, while NSAIDs may promote potassium retention. The net effect is uncertain and usually minimal.
What this interaction means in plain words
Metaproterenol and Tolmetin have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Why it happens
Opposing effects on serum potassium.
What to do
No specific action is needed. Monitor potassium if high doses are used or renal function is impaired.
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 Tolmetin
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- Acemetacin + Tolmetin Major
- Alteplase + Tolmetin Major
- Amlodipine-hydrochlorothiazide-valsartan + Tolmetin Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Metaproterenol with Tolmetin?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Metaproterenol and Tolmetin have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Metaproterenol can lower serum potassium via beta-2 stimulation, while NSAIDs may promote potassium retention. The net effect is uncertain and usually minimal.
How serious is the interaction between Metaproterenol and Tolmetin?
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. Monitor potassium if high doses are used or renal function is impaired.
What other medicines interact with Tolmetin?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Tolmetin with, for example, Ketorolac intranasal, Ketorolac, Aceclofenac. The full list is on the Tolmetin page.
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