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Interactions:

Acenocoumarol

  • Adverse Effect: an increased risk of bleeding
  • Clinical Management: In patients receiving oral anticoagulation, the prothrombin time (PT) or international normalized ratio (INR) should be closely monitored with the addition and withdrawal of treatment with nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), including fenoprofen. Coagulation parameters should also be reassessed periodically during concurrent therapy. Adjustments of the acenocoumarol dose may be necessary in order to maintain the desired level of anticoagulation  

    Amiloride

  • Adverse Effect: reduced diuretic effectiveness, hyperkalemia, or possible nephrotoxicity  
  • Clinical Management: When administering Ketorolac and Amiloride concurrently, monitor the patient for decreased effectiveness of the diuretic and hyperkalemia. Monitor blood pressure, weight changes, urine output, potassium levels, and creatinine levels.  

    Amlodipine

  • Adverse Effect: An increased risk of gastrointestinal hemorrhage
  • Clinical Management: Patients who are receiving concurrent NSAID and calcium channel blocker therapy should be monitored for signs of gastrointestinal hemorrhage, such as weakness, nausea, and blood in the stool.  

    Ardeparin

  • Adverse Effect: an increased risk of bleeding and an increased risk of hematoma when neuraxial anesthesia is employed
  • Clinical Management: Patients receiving Ardeparin and Ketorolac should be monitored closely for bleeding, which may be serious. Gastrointestinal bleeding is a particular concern with this combination, as is the development of a spinal or epidural hematoma in patients who receive epidural/spinal anesthesia or spinal puncture prior to Ardeparin . Ketorolac should be discontinued several days prior to surgery.  

    Aspirin

  • Adverse Effect: Enhanced gastrointestinal adverse effects (peptic ulcers, gastrointestinal bleeding and/or perforation) and possible increase in serum ketorolac levels
  • Clinical Management: Concomitant use of ketorolac and aspirin is contraindicated.  

    Atenolol

  • Adverse Effect: Decreased antihypertensive effect
  • Clinical Management: If concurrent therapy is required, monitor the patients blood pressure carefully and assess the need for a dosage adjustment for the beta blocker.  

    Benazepril

  • Adverse Effect: Decreased antihypertensive and natriuretic effects
  • Clinical Management: Caution should be used if a nonsteroidal antiinflammatory agent (NSAID) is to be coadministered with an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor, especially in patients predisposed to or with preexisting nephropathy. Monitor blood pressure and cardiovascular function for a reduction in the efficacy of the ACE inhibitor. Also monitor patient for hyperkalemia or acute renal failure.  

    Betaxolol

  • Adverse Effect: Decreased antihypertensive effect
  • Clinical Management: If concurrent therapy is required, monitor the patients blood pressure carefully and assess the need for a dosage adjustment for the beta blocker.  

    Bisoprolol

  • Adverse Effect: Decreased antihypertensive effect
  • Clinical Management: If concurrent therapy is required, monitor the patients blood pressure carefully and assess the need for a dosage adjustment for the beta blocker.  

    Bumetanide

  • Adverse Effect: decreased diuretic and antihypertensive efficacy
  • Clinical Management: When administering Bumetanide and Ketorolac concurrently, monitor blood pressure and weight. Also, follow the patient for decreased urine output and increased edema.  

    Captopril

  • Adverse Effect: Decreased antihypertensive and natriuretic effects
  • Clinical Management: Caution should be used if a nonsteroidal antiinflammatory agent (NSAID) is to be coadministered with an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor, especially in patients predisposed to or with preexisting nephropathy. Monitor blood pressure and cardiovascular function for a reduction in the efficacy of the ACE inhibitor. Also monitor patient for hyperkalemia or acute renal failure.  

    Captopril Comb.

  • Adverse Effect: Decreased antihypertensive and natriuretic effects
  • Clinical Management: Caution should be used if a nonsteroidal antiinflammatory agent (NSAID) is to be coadministered with an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor, especially in patients predisposed to or with preexisting nephropathy. Monitor blood pressure and cardiovascular function for a reduction in the efficacy of the ACE inhibitor. Also monitor patient for hyperkalemia or acute renal failure.  

    Carbamazepine

  • Adverse Effect: An increased risk of seizures
  • Clinical Management: Patients receiving both carbamazepine and ketorolac should be observed for evidence of seizure activity.  

    Carvedilol

  • Adverse Effect: Decreased antihypertensive effect
  • Clinical Management: If concurrent therapy is required, monitor the patients blood pressure carefully and assess the need for a dosage adjustment for the beta blocker.  

    Celecoxib

  • Adverse Effect: enhanced gastrointestinal adverse effects (peptic ulcers, gastrointestinal bleeding and/or perforation)
  • Clinical Management: Concomitant use of ketorolac and other nonsteroidal antiinflammatory agents is contraindicated.  

    Celiprolol

  • Adverse Effect: Decreased antihypertensive effect
  • Clinical Management: If concurrent therapy is required, monitor the patients blood pressure carefully and assess the need for a dosage adjustment for the beta blocker.  

    Chlorpropamide

  • Adverse Effect: a possible increased risk of hypoglycemia
  • Clinical Management: When Ketorolac is coadministered with Chlorpropamide , patients should be monitored more closely for hypoglycemia. Dose of Chlorpropamide may need to be reduced when Ketorolac is added to therapy.  

    Chlorthalidone

  • Adverse Effect: Decreased diuretic and antihypertensive efficacy
  • Clinical Management: When administering thiazide diuretics and nonsteroidal antiinflammatory agents (NSAIDs) concurrently, monitor blood pressure and weight. Also, follow the patient for decreases in urine output and increased edema.  

    Clopamide

  • Adverse Effect: Decreased diuretic and antihypertensive efficacy
  • Clinical Management: When administering thiazide diuretics and nonsteroidal antiinflammatory agents (NSAIDs) concurrently, monitor blood pressure and weight. Also, follow the patient for decreases in urine output and increased edema.  

    Dalteparin

  • Adverse Effect: an increased risk of bleeding and an increased risk of hematoma when neuraxial anesthesia is employed
  • Clinical Management: Patients receiving a low molecular weight heparin and a nonsteroidal antiinflammatory agent (NSAID) concurrently should be monitored closely for bleeding, which may be serious. Gastrointestinal bleeding is a particular concern with this combination, as is the development of a spinal or epidural hematoma in patients who receive epidural/spinal anesthesia or spinal puncture prior to low molecular weight heparin therapy. NSAID therapy should be discontinued several days prior to surgery.  

    Diclofenac Preps.

  • Adverse Effect: Enhanced gastrointestinal adverse effects (peptic ulcers, gastrointestinal bleeding and/or perforation)
  • Clinical Management: Concomitant use of ketorolac and other nonsteroidal antiinflammatory agents is contraindicated.  

    Diltiazem

  • Adverse Effect: An increased risk of gastrointestinal hemorrhage
  • Clinical Management: Patients who are receiving concurrent NSAID and calcium channel blocker therapy should be monitored for signs of gastrointestinal hemorrhage, such as weakness, nausea, and blood in the stool.  

    Enalapril

  • Adverse Effect: Decreased antihypertensive and natriuretic effects
  • Clinical Management: Caution should be used if a nonsteroidal antiinflammatory agent (NSAID) is to be coadministered with an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor, especially in patients predisposed to or with preexisting nephropathy. Monitor blood pressure and cardiovascular function for a reduction in the efficacy of the ACE inhibitor. Also monitor patient for hyperkalemia or acute renal failure.  

    Enalapril Comb.

  • Adverse Effect: Decreased antihypertensive and natriuretic effects
  • Clinical Management: Caution should be used if a nonsteroidal antiinflammatory agent (NSAID) is to be coadministered with an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor, especially in patients predisposed to or with preexisting nephropathy. Monitor blood pressure and cardiovascular function for a reduction in the efficacy of the ACE inhibitor. Also monitor patient for hyperkalemia or acute renal failure.  

    Enoxaparin

  • Adverse Effect: an increased risk of bleeding and an increased risk of hematoma when neuraxial anesthesia is employed
  • Clinical Management: Patients receiving a low molecular weight heparin and a nonsteroidal antiinflammatory agent (NSAID) concurrently should be monitored closely for bleeding, which may be serious. Gastrointestinal bleeding is a particular concern with this combination, as is the development of a spinal or epidural hematoma in patients who receive epidural/spinal anesthesia or spinal puncture prior to low molecular weight heparin therapy. NSAID therapy should be discontinued several days prior to surgery.  

    Esmolol

  • Adverse Effect: Decreased antihypertensive effect
  • Clinical Management: If concurrent therapy is required, monitor the patients blood pressure carefully and assess the need for a dosage adjustment for the beta blocker.  

    Felodipine

  • Adverse Effect: An increased risk of gastrointestinal hemorrhage
  • Clinical Management: Patients who are receiving concurrent NSAID and calcium channel blocker therapy should be monitored for signs of gastrointestinal hemorrhage, such as weakness, nausea, and blood in the stool.  

    Flunarizine

  • Adverse Effect: An increased risk of gastrointestinal hemorrhage
  • Clinical Management: Patients who are receiving concurrent NSAID and calcium channel blocker therapy should be monitored for signs of gastrointestinal hemorrhage, such as weakness, nausea, and blood in the stool.  

    Fluoxetine

  • Adverse Effect: Hallucinations
  • Clinical Management: Until more information becomes available, this combination should be avoided. An alternative analgesic should be considered if clinically appropriate.  

    Flurbiprofen

  • Adverse Effect: enhanced gastrointestinal adverse effects (peptic ulcers, gastrointestinal bleeding and/or perforation)
  • Clinical Management: Concomitant use of ketorolac and other nonsteroidal antiinflammatory agents is contraindicated.  

    Frusemide

  • Adverse Effect: Decreased diuretic and antihypertensive efficacy
  • Clinical Management: When administering Frusemide and Ketorolac concurrently, monitor blood pressure and weight. Also, follow the patient for decreased urine output and increased edema.  

    Glibenclamide

  • Adverse Effect: A possible increased risk of hypoglycemia
  • Clinical Management: When Ketorolac is coadministered with Glibenclamide , patients should be monitored more closely for hypoglycemia. Dose of Glibenclamide may need to be reduced when Ketorolac is added to therapy.  

    Gliclazide

  • Adverse Effect: a possible increased risk of hypoglycemia
  • Clinical Management: When nonsteroidal antiinflammatory agents (NSAIDs) are coadministered with a sulfonylurea drug, patients should be monitored more closely for hypoglycemia. Doses of the sulfonylurea may need to be reduced when NSAIDs are added to therapy.  

    Glimepiride

  • Adverse Effect: a possible increased risk of hypoglycemia
  • Clinical Management: When nonsteroidal antiinflammatory agents (NSAIDs) are coadministered with a sulfonylurea drug, patients should be monitored more closely for hypoglycemia. Doses of the sulfonylurea may need to be reduced when NSAIDs are added to therapy.  

    Glipizide

  • Adverse Effect: a possible increased risk of hypoglycemia
  • Clinical Management: When Ketorolac is coadministered with Glipizide , patients should be monitored more closely for hypoglycemia. Doses of Glipizide may need to be reduced when Ketorolac is added to therapy.  

    Ibuprofen

  • Adverse Effect: enhanced gastrointestinal adverse effects (peptic ulcers, gastrointestinal bleeding and/or perforation)
  • Clinical Management: Concomitant use of ketorolac and other nonsteroidal antiinflammatory agents is contraindicated.  

    Ibuprofen Comb.

  • Adverse Effect: Enhanced gastrointestinal adverse effects (peptic ulcers, gastrointestinal bleeding and/or perforation)
  • Clinical Management: Concomitant use of ketorolac and other nonsteroidal antiinflammatory agents is contraindicated.  

    Indapamide

  • Adverse Effect: Decreased diuretic and antihypertensive efficacy
  • Clinical Management: When administering thiazide diuretics and nonsteroidal antiinflammatory agents (NSAIDs) concurrently, monitor blood pressure and weight. Also, follow the patient for decreases in urine output and increased edema.  

    Indomethacin

  • Adverse Effect: enhanced gastrointestinal adverse effects (peptic ulcers, gastrointestinal bleeding and/or perforation)
  • Clinical Management: Concomitant use of ketorolac and other nonsteroidal antiinflammatory agents is contraindicated.  

    Ketoprofen

    Adverse Effect: enhanced gastrointestinal adverse effects (peptic ulcers, gastrointestinal bleeding and/or perforation)
  • Clinical Management: Concomitant use of ketorolac and other nonsteroidal antiinflammatory agents is contraindicated.  

    Ketorolac

  • Adverse Effect: enhanced gastrointestinal adverse effects (peptic ulcers, gastrointestinal bleeding and/or perforation)
  • Clinical Management: Concomitant use of ketorolac and other nonsteroidal antiinflammatory agents is contraindicated.  

    LMWH sod.salt

  • Adverse Effect: An increased risk of bleeding and of hematoma when neuraxial anesthesia is employed
  • Clinical Management: Patients receiving LMWH sod.salt and Ketorolac concurrently should be monitored closely for bleeding, which may be serious. Gastrointestinal bleeding is a particular concern with this combination, as is the development of a spinal or epidural hematoma in patients who receive epidural/spinal anesthesia or spinal puncture prior to low molecular weight heparin therapy. NSAID therapy should be discontinued several days prior to surgery. Clinicians should be aware that the increased risk of bleeding with this combination will not be fully reflected by the partial thromboplastin time. In patients requiring analgesia without antiinflammatory action, acetaminophen or a narcotic analgesic would be preferable.  

    Labetalol

  • Adverse Effect: Decreased antihypertensive effect
  • Clinical Management: If concurrent therapy is required, monitor the patients blood pressure carefully and assess the need for a dosage adjustment for the beta blocker.  

    Lacidipine

  • Adverse Effect: An increased risk of gastrointestinal hemorrhage
  • Clinical Management: Patients who are receiving concurrent NSAID and calcium channel blocker therapy should be monitored for signs of gastrointestinal hemorrhage, such as weakness, nausea, and blood in the stool.  

    Levobunolol

  • Adverse Effect: Decreased antihypertensive effect
  • Clinical Management: If concurrent therapy is required, monitor the patients blood pressure carefully and assess the need for a dosage adjustment for the beta blocker.  

    Lisinopril

  • Adverse Effect: Decreased antihypertensive and natriuretic effects
  • Clinical Management: Caution should be used if a nonsteroidal antiinflammatory agent (NSAID) is to be coadministered with an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor, especially in patients predisposed to or with preexisting nephropathy. Monitor blood pressure and cardiovascular function for a reduction in the efficacy of the ACE inhibitor. Also monitor patient for hyperkalemia or acute renal failure.  

    Lithium

  • Adverse Effect: Lithium toxicity (weakness, tremor, excessive thirst, confusion)  
  • Clinical Management: Serum lithium levels should be monitored within the first few days if a nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug is added or discontinued from therapy, and periodically thereafter. Patients should be followed for any symptoms of toxicity; a decrease in the lithium dose is often required with concomitant therapy.  

    Mefenamic Acid

  • Adverse Effect: enhanced gastrointestinal adverse effects (peptic ulcers, gastrointestinal bleeding and/or perforation)
  • Clinical Management: Concomitant use of ketorolac and other nonsteroidal antiinflammatory agents is contraindicated.    

    Meloxicam

  • Adverse Effect: enhanced gastrointestinal adverse effects (peptic ulcers, gastrointestinal bleeding and/or perforation)
  • Clinical Management: Concomitant use of ketorolac and other nonsteroidal antiinflammatory agents is contraindicated.  

    Methotrexate

  • Adverse Effect: methotrexate toxicity (leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, anemia, nephrotoxicity, mucosal ulcerations)
  • Clinical Management: In general, do not administer NSAIDS within 10 days of high-dose methotrexate (ie, doses used in cancer therapy).  

    Metoprolol

  • Adverse Effect: Decreased antihypertensive effect
  • Clinical Management: If concurrent therapy is required, monitor the patients blood pressure carefully and assess the need for a dosage adjustment for the beta blocker.  

    Nabumetone

  • Adverse Effect: enhanced gastrointestinal adverse effects (peptic ulcers, gastrointestinal bleeding and/or perforation)
  • Clinical Management: Concomitant use of ketorolac and other nonsteroidal antiinflammatory agents is contraindicated.  

    Nadroparin

  • Adverse Effect: an increased risk of bleeding and an increased risk of hematoma when neuraxial anesthesia is employed
  • Clinical Management: Patients receiving a low molecular weight heparin and a nonsteroidal antiinflammatory agent (NSAID) concurrently should be monitored closely for bleeding, which may be serious. Gastrointestinal bleeding is a particular concern with this combination, as is the development of a spinal or epidural hematoma in patients who receive epidural/spinal anesthesia or spinal puncture prior to low molecular weight heparin therapy. NSAID therapy should be discontinued several days prior to surgery.  

    Naproxen

  • Adverse Effect: enhanced gastrointestinal adverse effects (peptic ulcers, gastrointestinal bleeding and/or perforation)
  • Clinical Management: Concomitant use of ketorolac and other nonsteroidal antiinflammatory agents is contraindicated.  

    Nifedipine

  • Adverse Effect: An increased risk of gastrointestinal hemorrhage
  • Clinical Management: Patients who are receiving concurrent NSAID and calcium channel blocker therapy should be monitored for signs of gastrointestinal hemorrhage, such as weakness, nausea, and blood in the stool.  

    Nimesulide

  • Adverse Effect: enhanced gastrointestinal adverse effects (peptic ulcers, gastrointestinal bleeding and/or perforation)
  • Clinical Management: Concomitant use of ketorolac and other nonsteroidal antiinflammatory agents is contraindicated.  

    Nimodipine

  • Adverse Effect: an increased risk of gastrointestinal hemorrhage
  • Clinical Management: Patients who are receiving concurrent Ketorolac and Nimodipine should be monitored for signs of gastrointestinal hemorrhage, such as weakness, nausea, and blood in the stool.  

    Nitrendipine

  • Adverse Effect: An increased risk of gastrointestinal hemorrhage
  • Clinical Management: Patients who are receiving concurrent NSAID and calcium channel blocker therapy should be monitored for signs of gastrointestinal hemorrhage, such as weakness, nausea, and blood in the stool.  

    Ofloxacin

  • Adverse Effect: an increased risk of seizures
  • Clinical Management: Ofloxacin should be used cautiously in patients receiving other medications which may lower the seizure threshold, including nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Alternative therapy should be considered, especially in patients who are predisposed to seizure activity.  

    Oxprenolol

  • Adverse Effect: Decreased antihypertensive effect
  • Clinical Management: If concurrent therapy is required, monitor the patients blood pressure carefully and assess the need for a dosage adjustment for the beta blocker.  

    Oxyphenbutazone

  • Adverse Effect: enhanced gastrointestinal adverse effects (peptic ulcers, gastrointestinal bleeding and/or perforation)
  • Clinical Management: Concomitant use of ketorolac and other nonsteroidal antiinflammatory agents is contraindicated.  

    Paracetamol

  • Adverse Effect: enhanced gastrointestinal adverse effects (peptic ulcers, gastrointestinal bleeding and/or perforation)
  • Clinical Management: Concomitant use of ketorolac and other nonsteroidal antiinflammatory agents is contraindicated.  

    Paracetamol Comb.

  • Adverse Effect: Enhanced gastrointestinal adverse effects (peptic ulcers, gastrointestinal bleeding and/or perforation)
  • Clinical Management: Concomitant use of ketorolac and other nonsteroidal antiinflammatory agents is contraindicated.  

    Perindopril

  • Adverse Effect: Decreased antihypertensive and natriuretic effects
  • Clinical Management: Caution should be used if a nonsteroidal antiinflammatory agent (NSAID) is to be coadministered with an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor, especially in patients predisposed to or with preexisting nephropathy. Monitor blood pressure and cardiovascular function for a reduction in the efficacy of the ACE inhibitor. Also monitor patient for hyperkalemia or acute renal failure.  

    Phenacetin

  • Adverse Effect: enhanced gastrointestinal adverse effects (peptic ulcers, gastrointestinal bleeding and/or perforation)
  • Clinical Management: Concomitant use of ketorolac and other nonsteroidal antiinflammatory agents is contraindicated.  

    Phenindione

  • Adverse Effect: An increased risk of bleeding
  • Clinical Management: Although ketorolac has been shown to have less effect on platelet aggregation and to cause less gastric erosion than other nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), caution should still be exercised when using ketorolac and Phenindione concurrently. The prothrombin time (PT) or international normalized ratio (INR) should be closely monitored with the addition and withdrawal of ketorolac treatment, and should also be reassessed periodically during concurrent therapy. Adjustments of the phenindione dose may be necessary in order to maintain the desired level of anticoagulation. Clinicians and patients should be aware of the increased potential for bleeding, especially from the gastrointestinal tract, during concomitant therapy.  

    Phenylbutazone

  • Adverse Effect: enhanced gastrointestinal adverse effects (peptic ulcers, gastrointestinal bleeding and/or perforation)
  • Clinical Management: Concomitant use of ketorolac and other nonsteroidal antiinflammatory agents is contraindicated.  

    Phenytoin

  • Adverse Effect: An increased risk of seizures
  • Clinical Management: Patients receiving both phenytoin and ketorolac should be observed for evidence of seizure activity.  

    Pindolol

  • Adverse Effect: Decreased antihypertensive effect
  • Clinical Management: If concurrent therapy is required, monitor the patients blood pressure carefully and assess the need for a dosage adjustment for the beta blocker.  

    Piroxicam

  • Adverse Effect: enhanced gastrointestinal adverse effects (peptic ulcers, gastrointestinal bleeding and/or perforation)
  • Clinical Management: Concomitant use of ketorolac and other nonsteroidal antiinflammatory agents is contraindicated.  

    Probenecid

  • Adverse Effect: Increased ketorolac plasma concentrations and toxicity (nausea, gastric ulceration, headache, edema)
  • Clinical Management: If concurrent administration is necessary, administer lower doses of ketorolac and monitor the patient for adverse effects.  

    Propranolol

  • Adverse Effect: Decreased antihypertensive effect
  • Clinical Management: If concurrent therapy is required, monitor the patients blood pressure carefully and assess the need for a dosage adjustment for the beta blocker.  

    Ramipril

  • Adverse Effect: Decreased antihypertensive and natriuretic effects
  • Clinical Management: Caution should be used if a nonsteroidal antiinflammatory agent (NSAID) is to be coadministered with an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor, especially in patients predisposed to or with preexisting nephropathy. Monitor blood pressure and cardiovascular function for a reduction in the efficacy of the ACE inhibitor. Also monitor patient for hyperkalemia or acute renal failure.  

    Ramipril Comb.

  • Adverse Effect: Decreased antihypertensive and natriuretic effects
  • Clinical Management: Caution should be used if a nonsteroidal antiinflammatory agent (NSAID) is to be coadministered with an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor, especially in patients predisposed to or with preexisting nephropathy. Monitor blood pressure and cardiovascular function for a reduction in the efficacy of the ACE inhibitor. Also monitor patient for hyperkalemia or acute renal failure.  

    Reviparin

  • Adverse Effect: an increased risk of bleeding and an increased risk of hematoma when neuraxial anesthesia is employed
  • Clinical Management: Patients receiving a low molecular weight heparin and a nonsteroidal antiinflammatory agent (NSAID) concurrently should be monitored closely for bleeding, which may be serious. Gastrointestinal bleeding is a particular concern with this combination, as is the development of a spinal or epidural hematoma in patients who receive epidural/spinal anesthesia or spinal puncture prior to low molecular weight heparin therapy. NSAID therapy should be discontinued several days prior to surgery.  

    Sotalol

  • Adverse Effect: Decreased antihypertensive effect
  • Clinical Management: If concurrent therapy is required, monitor the patients blood pressure carefully and assess the need for a dosage adjustment for the beta blocker.  

    Spironolactone

  • Adverse Effect: reduced diuretic effectiveness, hyperkalemia, or possible nephrotoxicity
  • Clinical Management: When administering Ketorolac and Spironolactone concurrently, monitor the patient for decreased effectiveness of the diuretic and hyperkalemia. Monitor blood pressure, weight changes, urine output, potassium levels, and creatinine levels.  

    Tenoxicam

  • Adverse Effect: enhanced gastrointestinal adverse effects (peptic ulcers, gastrointestinal bleeding and/or perforation)
  • Clinical Management: Concomitant use of ketorolac and other nonsteroidal antiinflammatory agents is contraindicated.  

    Timolol

  • Adverse Effect: Decreased antihypertensive effect
  • Clinical Management: If concurrent therapy is required, monitor the patients blood pressure carefully and assess the need for a dosage adjustment for the beta blocker.  

    Tinzaparin

  • Adverse Effect: an increased risk of bleeding and an increased risk of hematoma when neuraxial anesthesia is employed
  • Clinical Management: Patients receiving a low molecular weight heparin and a nonsteroidal antiinflammatory agent (NSAID) concurrently should be monitored closely for bleeding, which may be serious. Gastrointestinal bleeding is a particular concern with this combination, as is the development of a spinal or epidural hematoma in patients who receive epidural/spinal anesthesia or spinal puncture prior to low molecular weight heparin therapy. NSAID therapy should be discontinued several days prior to surgery.  

    Tolbutamide

  • Adverse Effect: a possible increased risk of hypoglycemia
  • Clinical Management: When nonsteroidal antiinflammatory agents (NSAIDs) are coadministered with a sulfonylurea drug, patients should be monitored more closely for hypoglycemia. Doses of the sulfonylurea may need to be reduced when NSAIDs are added to therapy.  

    Verapamil

  • Adverse Effect: An increased risk of gastrointestinal hemorrhage
  • Clinical Management: Patients who are receiving concurrent NSAID and calcium channel blocker therapy should be monitored for signs of gastrointestinal hemorrhage, such as weakness, nausea, and blood in the stool.  

    Warfarin

  • Adverse Effect: An increased risk of bleeding
  • Clinical Management: Although ketorolac has been shown to have less effect on platelet aggregation and to cause less gastric erosion than other NSAIDs, caution should still be exercised when using warfarin and ketorolac concurrently. Monitor prothrombin times (PT) and watch patients for signs of bleeding, especially from the gastrointestinal tract.  

    Xipamide

  • Adverse Effect: Decreased diuretic and antihypertensive efficacy
  • Clinical Management: When administering thiazide diuretics and nonsteroidal antiinflammatory agents (NSAIDs) concurrently, monitor blood pressure and weight. Also, follow the patient for decreases in urine output and increased edema.
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