Drug Interactions between meloxicam and metronidazole
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- meloxicam
- metronidazole
Interactions between your drugs
metroNIDAZOLE meloxicam
Applies to: metronidazole and meloxicam
Consumer information for this interaction is not currently available.
MONITOR: Coadministration with CYP450 2C9 inhibitors may increase the plasma concentration of meloxicam, which has been shown to be primarily metabolized by this isoenzyme. In a study of healthy volunteers, voriconazole, a weak CYP450 2C9 inhibitor increased the systemic exposure of meloxicam by 47% and prolonged the average meloxicam half-life by 51%.
MANAGEMENT: The potential for an interaction should be considered during concomitant use. If coadministration is required, monitor patients for NSAID-related side effects and toxicity including gastrointestinal bleeding or perforation. Dose adjustment of meloxicam may be warranted.
Drug and food interactions
metroNIDAZOLE food
Applies to: metronidazole
Consumption of alcoholic beverages or products containing alcohol or propylene glycol during treatment with metroNIDAZOLE is not recommended. Doing so may occasionally trigger a reaction in some patients similar to the disulfiram reaction, which includes unpleasant effects such as flushing, throbbing in head and neck, throbbing headache, difficulty breathing, nausea, vomiting, sweating, thirst, chest pain, rapid heartbeat, palpitation, low blood pressure, dizziness, lightheadedness, blurred vision, and confusion. Rarely, more severe reactions may include abnormal heart rhythm, heart attack, heart failure, unconsciousness, convulsions, and even death. Patients treated with metroNIDAZOLE should continue to avoid using any products containing alcohol or propylene glycol for at least 3 days until after completion of therapy. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions on how to take this or other medications you are prescribed. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
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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