Drug Interactions between Arthritis Foundation Pain Reliever and triamcinolone ophthalmic
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- Arthritis Foundation Pain Reliever (aspirin)
- triamcinolone ophthalmic
Interactions between your drugs
aspirin triamcinolone ophthalmic
Applies to: Arthritis Foundation Pain Reliever (aspirin) and triamcinolone ophthalmic
MONITOR: Coadministration with corticosteroids may decrease the serum concentrations and therapeutic effects of salicylates. Likewise, serum salicylate levels may increase following withdrawal of corticosteroid therapy, potentially resulting in salicylate toxicity. This interaction has been reported in patients receiving intra-articular as well as oral corticosteroids. One or more mechanisms may be involved, including an increase in the renal clearance and/or an induction of hepatic metabolism of salicylates caused by corticosteroids. Pharmacologically, the potential for increased gastrointestinal (GI) toxicity, including inflammation, bleeding, ulceration and perforation, should be considered due to additive ulcerogenic effects of these agents (especially aspirin) on the GI mucosa.
MANAGEMENT: Patients treated concomitantly with a corticosteroid may require higher dosages of salicylates or salicylate-like drugs. Pharmacologic response to these agents should be monitored more closely whenever a corticosteroid is added to or withdrawn from therapy in patients stabilized on their existing salicylate regimen, and the salicylate dosage adjusted as necessary. During concomitant therapy, patients should be advised to take the medications with food and to immediately report signs and symptoms of GI ulceration and bleeding such as severe abdominal pain, dizziness, lightheadedness, and the appearance of black, tarry stools. The selective use of prophylactic anti-ulcer therapy (e.g., antacids, H2-antagonists) may be appropriate, particularly in patients with a prior history of peptic ulcer disease or GI bleeding and in elderly and debilitated patients.
References
- Baer PA, Shore A, Ikeman RL (1987) "Transient fall in serum salicylate levels following intraarticular injection of steroid in patients with rheumatoid arthritis." Arthritis Rheum, 30, p. 345-7
- Koren G, Roifman C, Gelfand E, Lavi S, Suria D, Stein L (1987) "Corticosteroids-salicylate interaction in a case of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis." Ther Drug Monit, 9, p. 177-9
- Edelman J, Potter JM, Hackett LP (1986) "The effect of intra-articular steroids on plasma salicylate concentrations." Br J Clin Pharmacol, 21, p. 301-7
- Piper JM, Ray WA, Daugherty JR, Griffin MR (1991) "Corticosteroid use and peptic ulcer disease: role of nonsteroidal ani-inflammatory drugs." Ann Intern Med, 114, p. 735-40
- Hansen RA, Tu W, Wang J, Ambuehl R, McDonald CJ, Murray MD (2008) "Risk of adverse gastrointestinal events from inhaled corticosteroids." Pharmacotherapy, 28, p. 1325-34
Drug and food interactions
aspirin food
Applies to: Arthritis Foundation Pain Reliever (aspirin)
GENERALLY AVOID: The concurrent use of aspirin or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and ethanol may lead to gastrointestinal (GI) blood loss. The mechanism may be due to a combined local effect as well as inhibition of prostaglandins leading to decreased integrity of the GI lining.
MANAGEMENT: Patients should be counseled on this potential interaction and advised to refrain from alcohol consumption while taking aspirin or NSAIDs.
References
- (2002) "Product Information. Motrin (ibuprofen)." Pharmacia and Upjohn
aspirin food
Applies to: Arthritis Foundation Pain Reliever (aspirin)
One study has reported that coadministration of caffeine and aspirin lead to a 25% increase in the rate of appearance and 17% increase in maximum concentration of salicylate in the plasma. A significantly higher area under the plasma concentration time curve of salicylate was also reported when both drugs were administered together. The exact mechanism of this interaction has not been specified. Physicians and patients should be aware that coadministration of aspirin and caffeine may lead to higher salicylate levels faster.
References
- Yoovathaworn KC, Sriwatanakul K, Thithapandha A (1986) "Influence of caffeine on aspirin pharmacokinetics." Eur J Drug Metab Pharmacokinet, 11, p. 71-6
Therapeutic duplication warnings
No warnings were found for your selected drugs.
Therapeutic duplication warnings are only returned when drugs within the same group exceed the recommended therapeutic duplication maximum.
See also
Drug Interaction Classification
Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan. | |
No interaction information available. |
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