Drug Interaction Report
3 potential interactions and/or warnings found for the following 2 drugs:
- dexamethasone / ketorolac / moxifloxacin ophthalmic
- fluocinolone ophthalmic
Interactions between your drugs
ketorolac ophthalmic dexAMETHasone ophthalmic
Applies to: dexamethasone / ketorolac / moxifloxacin ophthalmic, dexamethasone / ketorolac / moxifloxacin ophthalmic
GENERALLY AVOID: Concomitant use of ophthalmic nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and ophthalmic steroids may increase the potential for healing problems, as both can slow or delay healing.
MANAGEMENT: The use of ophthalmic NSAIDs in combination with ophthalmic corticosteroids should be avoided unless benefits outweigh the potential risks.
References (3)
- (2001) "Product Information. Acular (ketorolac)." Allergan Inc
- (2005) "Product Information. Xibrom (bromfenac ophthalmic)." ISTA Pharmaceuticals
- (2005) "Product Information. Nevanac (nepafenac ophthalmic)." Alcon Laboratories Inc
ketorolac ophthalmic fluocinolone ophthalmic
Applies to: dexamethasone / ketorolac / moxifloxacin ophthalmic, fluocinolone ophthalmic
GENERALLY AVOID: Concomitant use of ophthalmic nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and ophthalmic steroids may increase the potential for healing problems, as both can slow or delay healing.
MANAGEMENT: The use of ophthalmic NSAIDs in combination with ophthalmic corticosteroids should be avoided unless benefits outweigh the potential risks.
References (3)
- (2001) "Product Information. Acular (ketorolac)." Allergan Inc
- (2005) "Product Information. Xibrom (bromfenac ophthalmic)." ISTA Pharmaceuticals
- (2005) "Product Information. Nevanac (nepafenac ophthalmic)." Alcon Laboratories Inc
Drug and food interactions
No alcohol/food interactions were found with the drugs in your list. However, this does not necessarily mean no food interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Therapeutic duplication warnings
Therapeutic duplication is the use of more than one medicine from the same drug category or therapeutic class to treat the same condition. This can be intentional in cases where drugs with similar actions are used together for demonstrated therapeutic benefit. It can also be unintentional in cases where a patient has been treated by more than one doctor, or had prescriptions filled at more than one pharmacy, and can have potentially adverse consequences.
Ophthalmic steroids
Therapeutic duplication
The recommended maximum number of medicines in the 'ophthalmic steroids' category to be taken concurrently is usually one. Your list includes two medicines belonging to the 'ophthalmic steroids' category:
- dexamethasone / ketorolac / moxifloxacin ophthalmic
- fluocinolone ophthalmic
Note: In certain circumstances, the benefits of taking this combination of drugs may outweigh any risks. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your medications or dosage.
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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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