Diclofenac ophthalmic Disease Interactions
There are 2 disease interactions with diclofenac ophthalmic.
NSAIDs (applies to diclofenac ophthalmic) asthma
Major Potential Hazard, Moderate plausibility.
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are contraindicated in patients with history of asthma, urticaria, or other allergic-type reactions after taking aspirin or other NSAIDs; severe, sometimes fatal, anaphylactic reactions to NSAIDs have been reported in such patients. A subpopulation of patients with asthma may have aspirin-sensitive asthma which may include chronic rhinosinusitis complicated by nasal polyps, severe potentially fatal bronchospasm, and/or intolerance to aspirin and other NSAIDs. Since cross-reactivity between aspirin and other NSAIDs has been reported in such aspirin-sensitive patients, therapy with any NSAID should be avoided in patients with this form of aspirin sensitivity. NSAIDs should be used with caution in patients with preexisting asthma (without known aspirin sensitivity), and these patients should be monitored for changes in the signs and symptoms of asthma.
Ophthalmic NSAIDs (applies to diclofenac ophthalmic) platelet inhibition
Moderate Potential Hazard, Low plausibility. Applicable conditions: Coagulation Defect, Thrombocytopathy, Thrombocytopenia, Bleeding, Vitamin K Deficiency
Topically applied nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are systemically absorbed, with the potential for producing rare but clinically significant systemic effects. NSAIDs have been shown to reversibly inhibit platelet adhesion and aggregation and may slightly prolong bleeding time in healthy individuals. These effects may be more pronounced in patients with underlying hemostatic abnormalities. Thrombocytopenia has also been reported rarely during NSAID use. Therapy with ocular NSAIDs should be administered cautiously in patients with significant active bleeding or a hemorrhagic diathesis, including hemostatic and/or coagulation defects associated with hemophilia, vitamin K deficiency, hypoprothrombinemia, thrombocytopenia, thrombocytopathy, or severe hepatic impairment.
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Diclofenac ophthalmic drug interactions
There are 74 drug interactions with diclofenac ophthalmic.
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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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