Drug interactions
Oxaprozin + Tafluprost
Severity: Minor
Oxaprozin and Tafluprost: minor interaction.
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Summary
Ophthalmic prostaglandin analogues lower intraocular pressure partly through prostaglandin pathways, and NSAIDs may theoretically alter this effect. Reports are conflicting and a clinically meaningful effect from oral oxaprozin is uncertain.
What this interaction means in plain words
Oxaprozin 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.
Oxaprozin belongs to Musculoskeletal; Tafluprost belongs to Genitourinary.
Why it happens
Possible pharmacodynamic interference of NSAID prostaglandin synthesis inhibition with prostaglandin analogue activity; not well established.
What to do
No dose change is needed; monitor intraocular pressure if control appears to change after starting the NSAID.
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 Oxaprozin
- Ketorolac intranasal + Oxaprozin Contraindicated
- Ketorolac + Oxaprozin Contraindicated
- Aceclofenac + Oxaprozin Major
- Acemetacin + Oxaprozin Major
- Acetylsalicylic acid + Oxaprozin Major
- Alteplase + Oxaprozin 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 Oxaprozin with Tafluprost?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Oxaprozin 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. Ophthalmic prostaglandin analogues lower intraocular pressure partly through prostaglandin pathways, and NSAIDs may theoretically alter this effect. Reports are conflicting and a clinically meaningful effect from oral oxaprozin is uncertain.
How serious is the interaction between Oxaprozin 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 dose change is needed; monitor intraocular pressure if control appears to change after starting the NSAID.
What other medicines interact with Oxaprozin?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Oxaprozin with, for example, Ketorolac intranasal, Ketorolac, Aceclofenac. The full list is on the Oxaprozin page.
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