Drug Interaction Report
1 potential interaction and/or warning found for the following 2 drugs:
- diclofenac ophthalmic
- Medasulf (prednisolone / sulfacetamide sodium ophthalmic)
Interactions between your drugs
diclofenac ophthalmic prednisoLONE ophthalmic
Applies to: diclofenac ophthalmic, Medasulf (prednisolone / sulfacetamide sodium 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
No duplication 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
| 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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