Drug interactions
Naproxen + Tafluprost
Severity: Minor
Naproxen and Tafluprost: minor interaction.
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Summary
Topical prostaglandin analogues lower intraocular pressure through increased uveoscleral outflow, and NSAIDs inhibit prostaglandin synthesis. Studies are conflicting on whether NSAIDs reduce or alter the pressure-lowering effect, and the clinical significance is uncertain.
What this interaction means in plain words
Naproxen 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.
Naproxen belongs to Musculoskeletal; Tafluprost belongs to Genitourinary.
Why it happens
Possible pharmacodynamic opposition through NSAID inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis; the mechanism is not firmly established.
What to do
No routine change is needed. Monitor intraocular pressure if the patient starts or stops regular NSAID therapy.
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 Naproxen
- Ketorolac intranasal + Naproxen Contraindicated
- Ketorolac + Naproxen Contraindicated
- Aceclofenac + Naproxen Major
- Acemetacin + Naproxen Major
- Acetylsalicylic acid + Naproxen Major
- Alteplase + Naproxen 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 Naproxen with Tafluprost?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Naproxen 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. Topical prostaglandin analogues lower intraocular pressure through increased uveoscleral outflow, and NSAIDs inhibit prostaglandin synthesis. Studies are conflicting on whether NSAIDs reduce or alter the pressure-lowering effect, and the clinical significance is uncertain.
How serious is the interaction between Naproxen 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: No routine change is needed. Monitor intraocular pressure if the patient starts or stops regular NSAID therapy.
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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