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Drug Interactions between bivalirudin and bromfenac

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Interactions between your drugs

Moderate

bromfenac bivalirudin

Applies to: bromfenac and bivalirudin

MONITOR: The safety and efficacy of bivalirudin have not been established when used in conjunction with platelet inhibitors other than aspirin. Theoretically, the concomitant administration of bivalirudin (plus aspirin) and platelet inhibitors may increase the risk of bleeding complications due to additive or synergistic effects on the clotting cascade. However, limited data from drug interaction studies do not suggest pharmacodynamic interactions with the platelet inhibitors, ticlopidine and abciximab.

MANAGEMENT: Until further data are available, the coadministration of bivalirudin and antiplatelet agents, and possibly other agents with antiplatelet activity such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), should probably be undertaken with caution. Close clinical and laboratory observation for bleeding complications is recommended.

References (1)
  1. (2001) "Product Information. Angiomax (bivalirudin)." The Medicines Company

Drug and food interactions

Moderate

bromfenac food

Applies to: bromfenac

ADJUST DOSE: In-vivo studies have demonstrated that the absorption of bromfenac is greatly reduced if the drug is taken within three and one-half hours following a high fat meal. The concomitant administration of a high fat meal has led to a 75% reduction in peak plasma concentrations and a 60% reduction in total area under the curve. The mechanism has not been described.

MANAGEMENT: An increased dosage of bromfenac (from 25 to 50 mg) may be needed if a high fat meal is consumed. The clinician may want to warn the patient about subtherapeutic analgesic effects if high fat meals are regularly consumed.

References (1)
  1. "Product Information. DurAct (bromfenac)." Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories

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.


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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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