Drug interactions
Naproxen + Tolmetin
Severity: Major
Naproxen and Tolmetin: major interaction.
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Summary
Concurrent use of two NSAIDs raises the risk of gastrointestinal ulceration and bleeding, kidney injury and fluid retention without improving pain relief.
What this interaction means in plain words
Naproxen and Tolmetin can interact in a way that may be serious. Using them together is sometimes necessary, but it needs a deliberate decision by the prescriber, a plan for monitoring, and clear advice on the warning signs to watch for.
Naproxen belongs to Musculoskeletal; Tolmetin belongs to Musculoskeletal.
Why it happens
Duplicate cyclooxygenase inhibition with additive loss of gastric mucosal protection, platelet inhibition and renal prostaglandin effects.
What to do
Avoid combining NSAIDs and use a single agent at the lowest effective dose. Monitor for GI bleeding and renal function if overlap cannot be avoided.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Does the benefit of taking both outweigh the risk in my case?
- Do I need any blood test, ECG or other check while on both?
- What early warning signs should I watch for, and what should I do if they appear?
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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 Tolmetin
- Ketorolac intranasal + Tolmetin Contraindicated
- Ketorolac + Tolmetin Contraindicated
- Aceclofenac + Tolmetin Major
- Acemetacin + Tolmetin Major
- Alteplase + Tolmetin Major
- Amlodipine-hydrochlorothiazide-valsartan + Tolmetin Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Naproxen with Tolmetin?
MediHelp rates the interaction as major. Naproxen and Tolmetin can interact in a way that may be serious. Using them together is sometimes necessary, but it needs a deliberate decision by the prescriber, a plan for monitoring, and clear advice on the warning signs to watch for. Concurrent use of two NSAIDs raises the risk of gastrointestinal ulceration and bleeding, kidney injury and fluid retention without improving pain relief.
How serious is the interaction between Naproxen and Tolmetin?
MediHelp rates it major, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Avoid combining NSAIDs and use a single agent at the lowest effective dose. Monitor for GI bleeding and renal function if overlap cannot be avoided.
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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