Methotrexate (Rheumatrex, Trexall)
If you are taking both
methotrexate and
ketoprofen, your healthcare provider may monitor you more closely and may need to adjust your dose of these drugs.
Cyclosporine (Gengraf, Neoral, Sandimmune)
Taking ketoprofen and cyclosporine together may increase the chances for kidney damage. Your healthcare provider may monitor you more closely and adjust your dose of these drugs.
Probenecid (Benemid, Probalan)
Taking probenecid and ketoprofen together may increase the levels of ketoprofen in the blood. Therefore, healthcare providers do not generally recommend this combination of medicines.
Corticosteroids
Using corticosteroids with ketoprofen can increase the risk for bleeding. Your healthcare provider may choose to monitor you more closely or adjust your dose of these drugs.
Herbal and Nutritional Supplements
Several herbal and nutritional supplements can also interact with ketoprofen and may increase the risk of bleeding. If you are taking any natural or herbal supplements, make sure to discuss it with your healthcare provider before starting ketoprofen therapy.
Ketoprofen Drug Interactions: Final Thoughts
It is possible that not every ketoprofen drug interaction was discussed in this article. Therefore, you should talk with your pharmacist or doctor about specific drug interactions with ketoprofen that may apply to you.
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