Drug interactions
Naproxen + Ofloxacin
Severity: Moderate
Naproxen and Ofloxacin: moderate interaction.
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Summary
Naproxen with ofloxacin may increase the chance of CNS excitation and seizures. The absolute risk is low but is relevant in patients with seizure predisposition or renal impairment.
What this interaction means in plain words
Naproxen and Ofloxacin 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.
Naproxen belongs to Musculoskeletal; Ofloxacin belongs to Anti Bacterial.
Why it happens
Fluoroquinolone antagonism of GABA-A receptors, which NSAIDs may potentiate.
What to do
Avoid in patients with epilepsy or a lowered seizure threshold, and consider a non-quinolone antibiotic. Adjust ofloxacin dose for renal function and monitor for neurologic symptoms.
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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Other interactions of Naproxen
- Ketorolac intranasal + Naproxen Contraindicated
- Ketorolac + Naproxen Contraindicated
- Aceclofenac + Naproxen Major
- Acemetacin + Naproxen Major
- Acetylsalicylic acid + Naproxen Major
- Alteplase + Naproxen Major
Other interactions of Ofloxacin
- Ofloxacin + Thioridazine Contraindicated
- Adagrasib + Ofloxacin Major
- Amiodarone + Ofloxacin Major
- Amisulpride + Ofloxacin Major
- Anagrelide + Ofloxacin Major
- Arsenic trioxide + Ofloxacin Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Naproxen with Ofloxacin?
MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Naproxen and Ofloxacin 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. Naproxen with ofloxacin may increase the chance of CNS excitation and seizures. The absolute risk is low but is relevant in patients with seizure predisposition or renal impairment.
How serious is the interaction between Naproxen and Ofloxacin?
MediHelp rates it moderate, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Avoid in patients with epilepsy or a lowered seizure threshold, and consider a non-quinolone antibiotic. Adjust ofloxacin dose for renal function and monitor for neurologic symptoms.
What other medicines interact with Naproxen?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Naproxen with, for example, Ketorolac intranasal, Ketorolac, Aceclofenac. The full list is on the Naproxen page.
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