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Diflunisal and Alcohol/Food Interactions

There is 1 alcohol/food/lifestyle interaction with diflunisal.

Major

Diflunisal High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)

Major Potential Hazard, Moderate plausibility

NSAIDs - fluid retention

Fluid retention and edema have been reported in association with the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Therapy with NSAIDs should be administered cautiously in patients with preexisting fluid retention, hypertension, or a history of heart failure. Blood pressure and cardiovascular status should be monitored closely during the initiation of NSAID treatment and throughout the course of therapy.

References

  1. (2002) "Product Information. Motrin (ibuprofen)." Pharmacia and Upjohn
  2. (2002) "Product Information. Nalfon (fenoprofen)." Xspire Pharma
  3. (2002) "Product Information. Indocin (indomethacin)." Merck & Co., Inc
  4. (2002) "Product Information. Orudis (ketoprofen)." Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories
  5. (2002) "Product Information. Naprosyn (naproxen)." Syntex Laboratories Inc
  6. (2006) "Product Information. Anaprox (naproxen)." Roche Laboratories
  7. (2001) "Product Information. Clinoril (sulindac)." Merck & Co., Inc
  8. (2001) "Product Information. Tolectin (tolmetin)." McNeil Pharmaceutical
  9. (2001) "Product Information. Relafen (nabumetone)." SmithKline Beecham
  10. (2001) "Product Information. Feldene (piroxicam)." Pfizer U.S. Pharmaceuticals
  11. (2001) "Product Information. Ansaid (flurbiprofen)." Pharmacia and Upjohn
  12. (2001) "Product Information. Lodine (etodolac)." Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories
  13. (2001) "Product Information. Daypro (oxaprozin)." Searle
  14. (2001) "Product Information. Mobic (meloxicam)." Boehringer-Ingelheim
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Diflunisal drug interactions

There are 373 drug interactions with diflunisal.

Diflunisal disease interactions

There are 8 disease interactions with diflunisal which include:

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Drug Interaction Classification

These classifications are only a guideline. The relevance of a particular drug interaction to a specific individual is difficult to determine. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting or stopping any medication.
Major Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit.
Moderate Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances.
Minor 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.
Unknown No interaction information available.

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