ibuprofen/pseudoephedrine (OTC)

Cold Symptoms

1 tablet/capsule PO q4-6hr PRN; may increase to 2 tablets/capsules q4-6hr if necessary while symptoms persist

Not to exceed 6 tablets/capsules/24 hr

Renal impairment

eGFR 30 to <60 mL/min/1.73 m²: Avoid use with intercurrent disease that increases risk of acute kidney injury

eGFR <30 mL/min/1.73 m²: Avoid use

Hepatic impairment

No dose adjustment described in manufacturer labeling; use with caution

Administration

Take with food or milk if stomach upset occurs

Cold Symptoms

<12 years: Safety and efficacy not established

>12 years: 1 tablet/capsule PO q4-6hr PRN; may increase to 2 tablets/capsules q4-6hr if necessary while symptoms persist

Not to exceed 6 tablets/capsules/24 hr

Renal impairment

eGFR 30 to <60 mL/min/1.73 m²: Avoid use with intercurrent disease that increases risk of acute kidney injury

eGFR <30 mL/min/1.73 m²: Avoid use

Hepatic impairment

No dose adjustment described in manufacturer labeling; use with caution

Administration

Take with food or milk if stomach upset occurs

Contraindicated (15)

• dihydroergotamine

  dihydroergotamine increases effects of pseudoephedrine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Ergot derivatives may enhance the vasoconstricting effect of pseudoephedrine and eventually significantly increasing blood pressure.

• dihydroergotamine inhaled

  dihydroergotamine inhaled increases effects of pseudoephedrine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Ergot derivatives may enhance the vasoconstricting effect of pseudoephedrine and eventually significantly increasing blood pressure.

• dihydroergotamine intranasal

  dihydroergotamine intranasal increases effects of pseudoephedrine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Ergot derivatives may enhance the vasoconstricting effect of pseudoephedrine and eventually significantly increasing blood pressure.

• ergoloid mesylates

  ergoloid mesylates increases effects of pseudoephedrine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Ergot derivatives may enhance the vasoconstricting effect of pseudoephedrine and eventually significantly increasing blood pressure.

• ergonovine

  ergonovine increases effects of pseudoephedrine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Ergot derivatives may enhance the vasoconstricting effect of pseudoephedrine and eventually significantly increasing blood pressure.

• ergotamine

  ergotamine increases effects of pseudoephedrine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Ergot derivatives may enhance the vasoconstricting effect of pseudoephedrine and eventually significantly increasing blood pressure.

• isocarboxazid

  isocarboxazid increases effects of pseudoephedrine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Risk of acute hypertensive episode.

• linezolid

  linezolid increases effects of pseudoephedrine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Risk of acute hypertensive episode.

• methylergonovine

  methylergonovine increases effects of pseudoephedrine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Ergot derivatives may enhance the vasoconstricting effect of pseudoephedrine and eventually significantly increasing blood pressure.

• phenelzine

  phenelzine increases effects of pseudoephedrine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Risk of acute hypertensive episode.

• procarbazine

  procarbazine increases effects of pseudoephedrine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Risk of acute hypertensive episode.

• rasagiline

  rasagiline increases effects of pseudoephedrine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Risk of acute hypertensive episode.

• selegiline

  selegiline increases effects of pseudoephedrine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Risk of acute hypertensive episode.

• selegiline transdermal

  selegiline transdermal increases effects of pseudoephedrine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Risk of acute hypertensive episode.

• tranylcypromine

  tranylcypromine increases effects of pseudoephedrine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Risk of acute hypertensive episode.

Serious - Use Alternative (52)

• aminolevulinic acid oral

  aminolevulinic acid oral, ibuprofen. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid administering other phototoxic drugs with aminolevulinic acid oral for 24 hr during perioperative period.

• aminolevulinic acid topical

  ibuprofen, aminolevulinic acid topical. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Each drug may increase the photosensitizing effect of the other.

• amitriptyline

  amitriptyline increases effects of pseudoephedrine by sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

• amoxapine

  amoxapine increases effects of pseudoephedrine by sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

• apixaban

  ibuprofen and apixaban both increase anticoagulation. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• aspirin

  ibuprofen decreases effects of aspirin by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Ibuprofen decreases the antiplatelet effects of low-dose aspirin by blocking the active site of platelet cyclooxygenase. Administer ibuprofen 8 h before aspirin or at least 2-4 h after aspirin. The effect of other NSAIDs on aspirin is not established.
  
  ibuprofen increases toxicity of aspirin by anticoagulation. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. increases risk of bleeding.

• aspirin rectal

  ibuprofen decreases effects of aspirin rectal by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Ibuprofen decreases the antiplatelet effects of aspirin by blocking the active site of platelet cyclooxygenase. The effect of other NSAIDs on aspirin is not established.

• aspirin/citric acid/sodium bicarbonate

  ibuprofen decreases effects of aspirin/citric acid/sodium bicarbonate by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Ibuprofen decreases the antiplatelet effects of aspirin by blocking the active site of platelet cyclooxygenase. The effect of other NSAIDs on aspirin is not established.

• benazepril

  ibuprofen, benazepril. pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may result in a significant decrease in renal function. NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors. The mechanism of these interactions is likely related to the ability of NSAIDs to reduce the synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins.

• cabergoline

  cabergoline, pseudoephedrine. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Additive vasospasm; risk of hypertension.

• captopril

  ibuprofen, captopril. pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may result in a significant decrease in renal function. NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors. The mechanism of these interactions is likely related to the ability of NSAIDs to reduce the synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins.

• clomipramine

  clomipramine increases effects of pseudoephedrine by sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

• cocaine topical

  cocaine topical increases effects of pseudoephedrine by sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• desipramine

  desipramine increases effects of pseudoephedrine by sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

• desvenlafaxine

  desvenlafaxine increases effects of pseudoephedrine by sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• doxapram

  doxapram increases effects of pseudoephedrine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Additive pressor effect.

• doxepin

  doxepin increases effects of pseudoephedrine by sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

• duloxetine

  duloxetine increases effects of pseudoephedrine by sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• enalapril

  ibuprofen, enalapril. pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may result in a significant decrease in renal function. NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors. The mechanism of these interactions is likely related to the ability of NSAIDs to reduce the synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins.

• erdafitinib

  ibuprofen will increase the level or effect of erdafitinib by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If unable to avoid coadministration with strong CYP2C9 inhibitors, monitor closely for adverse reactions and consider decreasing dose accordingly. If strong CYP2C9 inhibitor is discontinued, consider increasing erdafitinib dose in the absence of any drug-related toxicities.

• fosinopril

  ibuprofen, fosinopril. pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may result in a significant decrease in renal function. NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors. The mechanism of these interactions is likely related to the ability of NSAIDs to reduce the synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins.

• imipramine

  imipramine increases effects of pseudoephedrine by sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

• iobenguane I 123

  pseudoephedrine decreases effects of iobenguane I 123 by receptor binding competition. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If clinically appropriate, discontinue drugs that compete for NE receptor sites for at least 5 half-lives; may cause false-negative imaging results. Do not administer pseudoephedrine until at least 7 days after each iobenguane dose.

• iobenguane I 131

  pseudoephedrine decreases effects of iobenguane I 131 by receptor binding competition. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If clinically appropriate, discontinue drugs that compete for NE receptor sites for at least 5 half-lives; may cause false-negative imaging results. Do not administer pseudoephedrine until at least 7 days after each iobenguane dose.

• isoflurane

  isoflurane increases toxicity of pseudoephedrine by Mechanism: unknown. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Risk of V tach, HTN.

• ketorolac

  ibuprofen, ketorolac. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated.

• ketorolac intranasal

  ibuprofen, ketorolac intranasal. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated.

• levomilnacipran

  levomilnacipran increases effects of pseudoephedrine by sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• lisinopril

  ibuprofen, lisinopril. pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may result in a significant decrease in renal function. NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors. The mechanism of these interactions is likely related to the ability of NSAIDs to reduce the synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins.

• lofepramine

  lofepramine, pseudoephedrine. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

• maprotiline

  maprotiline, pseudoephedrine. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

• methotrexate

  ibuprofen increases levels of methotrexate by decreasing renal clearance. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Concomitant administration of NSAIDs with high dose methotrexate has been reported to elevate and prolong serum methotrexate levels, resulting in deaths from severe hematologic and GI toxicity. NSAIDs may reduce tubular secretion of methotrexate and enhance toxicity. .

• methoxyflurane

  methoxyflurane increases toxicity of pseudoephedrine by Mechanism: unknown. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Risk of V tach, HTN.

• methyl aminolevulinate

  ibuprofen, methyl aminolevulinate. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Each drug may increase the photosensitizing effect of the other.

• milnacipran

  milnacipran increases effects of pseudoephedrine by sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• moexipril

  ibuprofen, moexipril. pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may result in a significant decrease in renal function. NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors. The mechanism of these interactions is likely related to the ability of NSAIDs to reduce the synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins.

• naproxen

  ibuprofen will increase the level or effect of naproxen by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Therapeutic duplication
  
  ibuprofen and naproxen both increase anticoagulation. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Therapeutic duplication
  
  ibuprofen and naproxen both increase serum potassium. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Therapeutic duplication

• nortriptyline

  nortriptyline increases effects of pseudoephedrine by sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

• oxaprozin

  ibuprofen will increase the level or effect of oxaprozin by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Therapeutic duplication
  
  ibuprofen and oxaprozin both increase anticoagulation. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Therapeutic duplication
  
  ibuprofen and oxaprozin both increase serum potassium. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Therapeutic duplication

• ozanimod

  ozanimod increases toxicity of pseudoephedrine by sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Because the active metabolite of ozanimod inhibits MAO-B in vitro, there is a potential for serious adverse reactions, including hypertensive crisis. Therefore, coadministration of ozanimod with drugs that can increase norepinephrine or serotonin is not recommended. Monitor for hypertension with concomitant use.

• pemetrexed

  ibuprofen increases levels of pemetrexed by unspecified interaction mechanism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Especially in pts. w/mild moderate renal insufficiency. D/C NSAIDs 2 5 d before and 2 d after pemetrexed administration.

• perindopril

  ibuprofen, perindopril. pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may result in a significant decrease in renal function. NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors. The mechanism of these interactions is likely related to the ability of NSAIDs to reduce the synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins.

• pexidartinib

  ibuprofen and pexidartinib both increase Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Pexidartinib can cause hepatotoxicity. Avoid coadministration of pexidartinib with other products know to cause hepatoxicity.

• pretomanid

  ibuprofen, pretomanid. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Pretomanid regimen associated with hepatotoxicity. Avoid alcohol and hepatotoxic agents, including herbal supplements and drugs other than bedaquiline and linezolid.

• protriptyline

  protriptyline increases effects of pseudoephedrine by sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

• quinapril

  ibuprofen, quinapril. pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may result in a significant decrease in renal function. NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors. The mechanism of these interactions is likely related to the ability of NSAIDs to reduce the synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins.

• ramipril

  ibuprofen, ramipril. pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may result in a significant decrease in renal function. NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors. The mechanism of these interactions is likely related to the ability of NSAIDs to reduce the synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins.

• sevoflurane

  sevoflurane increases toxicity of pseudoephedrine by Mechanism: unknown. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Risk of V tach, HTN.

• siponimod

  ibuprofen will increase the level or effect of siponimod by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration of siponimod with drugs that cause moderate CYP2C9 AND a moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibition is not recommended. Caution if siponimod coadministered with moderate CYP2C9 inhibitors alone.

• tacrolimus

  ibuprofen, tacrolimus. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Concomitant administration increases risk of nephrotoxicity.

• trandolapril

  ibuprofen, trandolapril. pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may result in a significant decrease in renal function. NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors. The mechanism of these interactions is likely related to the ability of NSAIDs to reduce the synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins.

• trazodone

  trazodone, pseudoephedrine. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

Monitor Closely (303)

• acebutolol

  acebutolol and ibuprofen both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  ibuprofen decreases effects of acebutolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

• aceclofenac

  aceclofenac and ibuprofen both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  aceclofenac and ibuprofen both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• acemetacin

  acemetacin and ibuprofen both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  acemetacin and ibuprofen both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• acetazolamide

  acetazolamide will increase the level or effect of pseudoephedrine by passive renal tubular reabsorption - basic urine. Use Caution/Monitor.

• agrimony

  ibuprofen and agrimony both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• albuterol

  albuterol and pseudoephedrine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  ibuprofen increases and albuterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• alfalfa

  ibuprofen and alfalfa both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• alfuzosin

  pseudoephedrine decreases effects of alfuzosin by sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

• alfuzosin

  ibuprofen decreases effects of alfuzosin by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

• aliskiren

  ibuprofen will decrease the level or effect of aliskiren by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. In patients who are elderly, volume-depleted (including those on diuretic therapy), or with compromised renal function, coadministration of NSAIDs with drugs that affect RAAS may increase the risk of renal impairment (including acute renal failure) and cause loss of antihypertensive effect. Monitor renal function periodically.

• alteplase

  ibuprofen and alteplase both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor. Potential for increased risk of bleeding, caution is advised.

• American ginseng

  ibuprofen and American ginseng both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• aluminum hydroxide

  aluminum hydroxide will increase the level or effect of pseudoephedrine by passive renal tubular reabsorption - basic urine. Use Caution/Monitor. Caution advised with frequent or high dose antacids

• amikacin

  ibuprofen increases levels of amikacin by decreasing renal clearance. Use Caution/Monitor. Interaction mainly occurs in preterm infants.

• amiloride

  amiloride and ibuprofen both increase serum potassium. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• ammonium chloride

  ammonium chloride decreases effects of pseudoephedrine by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Urinary excretion of indirect acting alpha/beta agonists (eg, pseudoephedrine) may increase when administered concomitantly with urinary acidifying agents, resulting in lower serum concentrations.

• antithrombin alfa

  antithrombin alfa and ibuprofen both increase anticoagulation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• antithrombin III

  antithrombin III and ibuprofen both increase anticoagulation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• arformoterol

  arformoterol and pseudoephedrine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  ibuprofen increases and arformoterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• argatroban

  argatroban and ibuprofen both increase anticoagulation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• benzphetamine

  benzphetamine and pseudoephedrine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

• asenapine

  ibuprofen decreases effects of asenapine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

• aspirin

  aspirin and ibuprofen both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  aspirin and ibuprofen both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• aspirin rectal

  aspirin rectal and ibuprofen both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  aspirin rectal and ibuprofen both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• aspirin/citric acid/sodium bicarbonate

  aspirin/citric acid/sodium bicarbonate and ibuprofen both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  aspirin/citric acid/sodium bicarbonate and ibuprofen both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• atenolol

  atenolol and ibuprofen both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  ibuprofen decreases effects of atenolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

• azficel-T

  azficel-T, ibuprofen. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Patients taking NSAIDS may experience increased bruising or bleeding at biopsy and/or injection sites. Concomitant use of NSAIDs is not recommended.

• azilsartan

  ibuprofen, azilsartan. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.
  
  ibuprofen decreases effects of azilsartan by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. NSAIDs decrease synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins, and thus affect fluid homeostasis and may diminish antihypertensive effect.

• bemiparin

  bemiparin and ibuprofen both increase anticoagulation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• benazepril

  benazepril, ibuprofen. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.

• bendroflumethiazide

  ibuprofen increases and bendroflumethiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• betaxolol

  betaxolol and ibuprofen both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  ibuprofen decreases effects of betaxolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

• betrixaban

  ibuprofen, betrixaban. Either increases levels of the other by anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• bimatoprost

  bimatoprost, ibuprofen. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. There are conflicting reports from studies of either increased or decreased IOP when ophthalmic prostaglandins are coadministered with NSAIDs (either systemic or ophthalmic).

• bisoprolol

  bisoprolol and ibuprofen both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  ibuprofen decreases effects of bisoprolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

• bivalirudin

  bivalirudin and ibuprofen both increase anticoagulation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• bromocriptine

  bromocriptine, pseudoephedrine. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Hypertension, V tach.

• budesonide

  ibuprofen, budesonide. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.

• bumetanide

  ibuprofen increases and bumetanide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  ibuprofen decreases effects of bumetanide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

• candesartan

  candesartan and ibuprofen both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  ibuprofen decreases effects of candesartan by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. NSAIDs decrease synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins, and thus affect fluid homeostasis and may diminish antihypertensive effect.
  
  candesartan, ibuprofen. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.

• captopril

  captopril, ibuprofen. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.

• carbamazepine

  ibuprofen will increase the level or effect of carbamazepine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Monitor plasma levels when used concomitantly

• carbenoxolone

  ibuprofen increases and carbenoxolone decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• carvedilol

  carvedilol and ibuprofen both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  ibuprofen decreases effects of carvedilol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

• celecoxib

  celecoxib and ibuprofen both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  celecoxib and ibuprofen both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• celiprolol

  celiprolol and ibuprofen both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  ibuprofen decreases effects of celiprolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

• chlorothiazide

  ibuprofen increases and chlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• chlorpromazine

  chlorpromazine, pseudoephedrine. Mechanism: unknown. Use Caution/Monitor. Consider avoiding use of pseudoephedrine in patients receiving phenothiazines (especially thioridazine) due to the potential risk of cardiac arrhythmia or sudden death. Monitor for evidence of ventricular arrhythmias during concomitant use.

• chlorpropamide

  ibuprofen increases effects of chlorpropamide by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hypoglycemia.

• chlorthalidone

  ibuprofen increases and chlorthalidone decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• choline magnesium trisalicylate

  ibuprofen and choline magnesium trisalicylate both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  ibuprofen and choline magnesium trisalicylate both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• cinnamon

  ibuprofen and cinnamon both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• ciprofloxacin

  ibuprofen, ciprofloxacin. Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Comment: Mechanism: unknown. Increased risk of CNS stimulation and seizures with high doses of fluoroquinolones.

• citalopram

  citalopram, ibuprofen. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of upper GI bleeding. If possible, avoid concurrent use.

• clomipramine

  clomipramine, ibuprofen. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of upper GI bleeding. Clomipramine inhib. serotonin uptake by platelets.

• clopidogrel

  clopidogrel, ibuprofen. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Clopidogrel and NSAIDs both inhibit platelet aggregation.

• cordyceps

  ibuprofen and cordyceps both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• cortisone

  ibuprofen, cortisone. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.

• cyclopenthiazide

  ibuprofen increases and cyclopenthiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• cyclosporine

  ibuprofen, cyclosporine. Either increases toxicity of the other by nephrotoxicity and/or ototoxicity. Use Caution/Monitor. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis, increasing the risk of nephrotoxicity.

• dabigatran

  dabigatran and ibuprofen both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor. Caution is advised, both drugs have the potential to cause bleeding. Concomitant use may increase risk of bleeding.

• dalteparin

  dalteparin and ibuprofen both increase anticoagulation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• deferasirox

  deferasirox, ibuprofen. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Combination may increase GI bleeding, ulceration and irritation. Use with caution.

• defibrotide

  defibrotide increases effects of ibuprofen by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor. Defibrotide may enhance effects of platelet inhibitors.

• deflazacort

  ibuprofen, deflazacort. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.

• dexamethasone

  ibuprofen, dexamethasone. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.

• dexfenfluramine

  dexfenfluramine and pseudoephedrine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

• dexmethylphenidate

  dexmethylphenidate and pseudoephedrine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

• dextroamphetamine

  dextroamphetamine and pseudoephedrine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

• dichlorphenamide

  dichlorphenamide, ibuprofen. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Both drugs can cause metabolic acidosis.

• diclofenac

  diclofenac and ibuprofen both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  diclofenac and ibuprofen both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• diethylpropion

  diethylpropion and pseudoephedrine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

• diflunisal

  diflunisal and ibuprofen both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  diflunisal and ibuprofen both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• digoxin

  ibuprofen and digoxin both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• dobutamine

  dobutamine and pseudoephedrine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  ibuprofen increases and dobutamine decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• dong quai

  ibuprofen and dong quai both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• dopamine

  dopamine and pseudoephedrine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

• dopexamine

  dopexamine and pseudoephedrine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  ibuprofen increases and dopexamine decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• doxazosin

  ibuprofen decreases effects of doxazosin by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.
  
  pseudoephedrine decreases effects of doxazosin by sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

• dronabinol

  ibuprofen will increase the level or effect of dronabinol by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Dronabinol is a CYP2C9 substrate.

• droxidopa

  pseudoephedrine and droxidopa both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor. May increase risk for supine hypertension

• drospirenone

  drospirenone and ibuprofen both increase serum potassium. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• duloxetine

  duloxetine, ibuprofen. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of upper GI bleeding. SSRIs inhib. serotonin uptake by platelets.

• edoxaban

  edoxaban, ibuprofen. Either increases toxicity of the other by anticoagulation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Both drugs have the potential to cause bleeding, monitor closely. Promptly evaluate any signs or symptoms of blood loss.

• efavirenz

  efavirenz will increase the level or effect of ibuprofen by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• eltrombopag

  eltrombopag increases levels of ibuprofen by decreasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. UGT inhibition; significance of interaction unclear.

• eluxadoline

  ibuprofen increases levels of eluxadoline by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. As a precautionary measure due to incomplete information on the metabolism of eluxadoline, use caution when coadministered with strong CYP2C9/10 inhibitors.

• elvitegravir/cobicistat/emtricitabine/tenofovir DF

  elvitegravir/cobicistat/emtricitabine/tenofovir DF, ibuprofen. Either increases toxicity of the other by decreasing renal clearance. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Toxicity may result from coadministration of emtricitabine and tenofovir with other drugs that are also primarily excreted by glomerular filtration and/or active tubular secretion including high-dose or multiple-dose NSAIDs; alternatives to NSAIDs should be considered.

• emtricitabine

  emtricitabine, ibuprofen. Either increases levels of the other by decreasing renal clearance. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Toxicity may result from coadministration of emtricitabine with other drugs that are also primarily excreted by glomerular filtration and/or active tubular secretion including high-dose or multiple-dose NSAIDs; alternatives to NSAIDs should be considered.

• enalapril

  enalapril, ibuprofen. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.

• enoxaparin

  enoxaparin and ibuprofen both increase anticoagulation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• ephedrine

  ibuprofen increases and ephedrine decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  ephedrine and pseudoephedrine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  ephedrine, pseudoephedrine. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• epinephrine

  epinephrine and pseudoephedrine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  ibuprofen increases and epinephrine decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• epinephrine inhaled

  pseudoephedrine, epinephrine inhaled. Either increases effects of the other by sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

• epinephrine racemic

  ibuprofen increases and epinephrine racemic decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• epinephrine racemic

  epinephrine racemic and pseudoephedrine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

• epoprostenol

  ibuprofen and epoprostenol both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• eprosartan

  eprosartan and ibuprofen both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  ibuprofen decreases effects of eprosartan by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. NSAIDs decrease synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins, and thus affect fluid homeostasis and may diminish antihypertensive effect.
  
  eprosartan, ibuprofen. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.

• escitalopram

  escitalopram, ibuprofen. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of upper GI bleeding. SSRIs inhib. serotonin uptake by platelets.

• esketamine intranasal

  esketamine intranasal, pseudoephedrine. Either increases toxicity of the other by sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor. Closely monitor blood pressure with concomitant use of esketamine nasal with stimulants. .

• esmolol

  esmolol and ibuprofen both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  ibuprofen decreases effects of esmolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

• ethacrynic acid

  ibuprofen increases and ethacrynic acid decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• etodolac

  etodolac and ibuprofen both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  etodolac and ibuprofen both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• fenfluramine

  fenfluramine and pseudoephedrine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

• fennel

  ibuprofen and fennel both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• fenoprofen

  fenoprofen and ibuprofen both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  fenoprofen and ibuprofen both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• feverfew

  ibuprofen and feverfew both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• fish oil triglycerides

  fish oil triglycerides will increase the level or effect of ibuprofen by anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor. Prolonged bleeding reported in patients taking antiplatelet agents or anticoagulants and oral omega-3 fatty acids. Periodically monitor bleeding time in patients receiving fish oil triglycerides and concomitant antiplatelet agents or anticoagulants.

• fludrocortisone

  ibuprofen, fludrocortisone. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.

• fluoxetine

  fluoxetine will increase the level or effect of ibuprofen by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  fluoxetine, ibuprofen. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of upper GI bleeding. SSRIs inhib. serotonin uptake by platelets.

• fluphenazine

  fluphenazine, pseudoephedrine. Mechanism: unknown. Use Caution/Monitor. Consider avoiding use of pseudoephedrine in patients receiving phenothiazines (especially thioridazine) due to the potential risk of cardiac arrhythmia or sudden death. Monitor for evidence of ventricular arrhythmias during concomitant use.

• flurbiprofen

  flurbiprofen and ibuprofen both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  flurbiprofen and ibuprofen both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• fluvoxamine

  fluvoxamine, ibuprofen. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of upper GI bleeding; SSRIs inhib. srotonin uptake by platelets.

• fondaparinux

  fondaparinux and ibuprofen both increase anticoagulation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• formoterol

  formoterol and pseudoephedrine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  ibuprofen increases and formoterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• forskolin

  ibuprofen and forskolin both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• hydralazine

  hydralazine, pseudoephedrine. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Sympathomimetics can antagonize the activity of some antihypertensive agents.

• fosinopril

  fosinopril, ibuprofen. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.

• furosemide

  ibuprofen increases and furosemide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• garlic

  ibuprofen and garlic both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• gemifloxacin

  gemifloxacin, ibuprofen. Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Comment: Increased risk of CNS stimulation and seizures with high doses of fluoroquinolones.

• gentamicin

  ibuprofen increases and gentamicin decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• ginger

  ibuprofen and ginger both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• ginkgo biloba

  ibuprofen and ginkgo biloba both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• glimepiride

  ibuprofen increases effects of glimepiride by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hypoglycemia.

• glipizide

  ibuprofen increases effects of glipizide by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hypoglycemia.

• glyburide

  ibuprofen increases effects of glyburide by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hypoglycemia.
  
  ibuprofen increases levels of glyburide by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Strong CYP2C9 inhibitors may decrease glyburide metabolism.

• green tea

  green tea, ibuprofen. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Combination may increase risk of bleeding.

• heparin

  heparin and ibuprofen both increase anticoagulation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• horse chestnut seed

  ibuprofen and horse chestnut seed both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• hydralazine

  ibuprofen decreases effects of hydralazine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

• hydrochlorothiazide

  ibuprofen increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• hydrocortisone

  ibuprofen, hydrocortisone. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.

• ibrutinib

  ibrutinib will increase the level or effect of ibuprofen by anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor. Ibrutinib may increase the risk of hemorrhage in patients receiving antiplatelet or anticoagulant therapies and monitor for signs of bleeding.

• imatinib

  imatinib will increase the level or effect of ibuprofen by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  imatinib, ibuprofen. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Comment: Imatinib may cause thrombocytopenia; bleeding risk increased when imatinib is coadministered with anticoagulants, NSAIDs, platelet inhibitors, and thrombolytic agents.

• indapamide

  ibuprofen increases and indapamide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• indomethacin

  ibuprofen and indomethacin both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  ibuprofen and indomethacin both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• insulin degludec

  pseudoephedrine decreases effects of insulin degludec by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Sympathomimetics increase blood glucose by stimulating alpha and beta receptors; this action results in increased hepatic glucose production, glycogenolysis, and decreased insulin secretion.

• insulin degludec/insulin aspart

  pseudoephedrine decreases effects of insulin degludec/insulin aspart by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Sympathomimetics increase blood glucose by stimulating alpha and beta receptors; this action results in increased hepatic glucose production, glycogenolysis, and decreased insulin secretion.

• insulin detemir

  pseudoephedrine decreases effects of insulin detemir by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Sympathomimetics increase blood glucose by stimulating alpha and beta receptors; this action results in increased hepatic glucose production, glycogenolysis, and decreased insulin secretion.

• insulin glargine

  pseudoephedrine decreases effects of insulin glargine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Sympathomimetics increase blood glucose by stimulating alpha and beta receptors; this action results in increased hepatic glucose production, glycogenolysis, and decreased insulin secretion.

• insulin inhaled

  pseudoephedrine decreases effects of insulin inhaled by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Sympathomimetics increase blood glucose by stimulating alpha and beta receptors; this action results in increased hepatic glucose production, glycogenolysis, and decreased insulin secretion.

• insulin regular human

  pseudoephedrine decreases effects of insulin regular human by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Sympathomimetics increase blood glucose by stimulating alpha and beta receptors; this action results in increased hepatic glucose production, glycogenolysis, and decreased insulin secretion.

• irbesartan

  irbesartan and ibuprofen both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  ibuprofen decreases effects of irbesartan by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Antihypertensive effect of angiotensin receptor blockers may be attenuated by NSAIDs; monitor renal function and blood pressure periodically.
  
  irbesartan, ibuprofen. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.

• isoproterenol

  isoproterenol and pseudoephedrine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  ibuprofen increases and isoproterenol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• ketoprofen

  ibuprofen and ketoprofen both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  ibuprofen and ketoprofen both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• levalbuterol

  levalbuterol and pseudoephedrine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

• ketorolac

  ibuprofen and ketorolac both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  ibuprofen and ketorolac both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• ketorolac intranasal

  ibuprofen and ketorolac intranasal both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  ibuprofen and ketorolac intranasal both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• labetalol

  labetalol and ibuprofen both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  ibuprofen decreases effects of labetalol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. NSAIDs diminish antihypertensive effects of beta-blockers.

• lacosamide

  ibuprofen increases levels of lacosamide by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Consider decreasing lacosamide dose when coadministered with strong CYP2C9 inhibitors.

• latanoprost

  latanoprost, ibuprofen. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. There are conflicting reports from studies of either increased or decreased IOP when ophthalmic prostaglandins are coadministered with NSAIDs (either systemic or ophthalmic).

• latanoprostene bunod ophthalmic

  latanoprostene bunod ophthalmic, ibuprofen. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. There are conflicting reports from studies of either increased or decreased IOP when ophthalmic prostaglandins are coadministered with NSAIDs (either systemic or ophthalmic).

• lesinurad

  ibuprofen will increase the level or effect of lesinurad by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• levalbuterol

  ibuprofen increases and levalbuterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• levofloxacin

  levofloxacin, ibuprofen. Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Comment: Risk of CNS stimulation/seizure. Mechanism: Displacement of GABA from receptors in brain.

• levomilnacipran

  levomilnacipran, ibuprofen. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. SNRIs may further impair platelet activity in patients taking antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs.

• lisdexamfetamine

  lisdexamfetamine and pseudoephedrine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

• lisinopril

  lisinopril, ibuprofen. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.

• lithium

  ibuprofen increases levels of lithium by decreasing renal clearance. Use Caution/Monitor.

• lornoxicam

  ibuprofen and lornoxicam both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  ibuprofen and lornoxicam both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• losartan

  losartan and ibuprofen both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  ibuprofen decreases effects of losartan by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. NSAIDs decrease synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins, and thus affect fluid homeostasis and may diminish antihypertensive effect.
  
  losartan, ibuprofen. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.

• lumacaftor/ivacaftor

  lumacaftor/ivacaftor will decrease the level or effect of ibuprofen by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Ibuprofen it a substrate of CYP2C9. Lumacaftor has the potential to induce CYP2C9 substrates.

• meclofenamate

  meclofenamate and ibuprofen both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  meclofenamate and ibuprofen both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• mefenamic acid

  ibuprofen and mefenamic acid both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  ibuprofen and mefenamic acid both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• melatonin

  melatonin increases effects of ibuprofen by anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor. Melatonin may decrease prothrombin time.

• meloxicam

  ibuprofen and meloxicam both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  ibuprofen and meloxicam both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• mesalamine

  mesalamine, ibuprofen. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive nephrotoxicity.

• metaproterenol

  ibuprofen increases and metaproterenol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  metaproterenol and pseudoephedrine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

• methamphetamine

  methamphetamine and pseudoephedrine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

• methyclothiazide

  ibuprofen increases and methyclothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor. .

• methenamine

  methenamine decreases effects of pseudoephedrine by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Urinary excretion of indirect acting alpha/beta agonists (eg, pseudoephedrine) may increase when administered concomitantly with urinary acidifying agents, resulting in lower serum concentrations.

• methyldopa

  methyldopa increases effects of pseudoephedrine by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• methylenedioxymethamphetamine

  methylenedioxymethamphetamine and pseudoephedrine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

• methylprednisolone

  ibuprofen, methylprednisolone. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.

• metolazone

  ibuprofen increases and metolazone decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• metoprolol

  metoprolol and ibuprofen both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  ibuprofen decreases effects of metoprolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

• midodrine

  midodrine and pseudoephedrine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

• milnacipran

  milnacipran, ibuprofen. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of upper GI bleeding. SSRIs inhib. serotonin uptake by platelets.

• mipomersen

  mipomersen, ibuprofen. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Both drugs have potential to increase hepatic enzymes; monitor LFTs.

• mistletoe

  ibuprofen increases and mistletoe decreases anticoagulation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• moexipril

  moexipril, ibuprofen. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.

• moxifloxacin

  moxifloxacin, ibuprofen. Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Comment: Increased risk of CNS stimulation and seizures with high doses of fluoroquinolones.

• moxisylyte

  ibuprofen decreases effects of moxisylyte by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

• mycophenolate

  ibuprofen will increase the level or effect of mycophenolate by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Use Caution/Monitor.

• nabumetone

  ibuprofen and nabumetone both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  ibuprofen and nabumetone both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• nadolol

  nadolol and ibuprofen both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  ibuprofen decreases effects of nadolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

• nateglinide

  pseudoephedrine decreases effects of nateglinide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration may reduce nateglinide's hypoglycemic action.

• nebivolol

  nebivolol and ibuprofen both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  ibuprofen decreases effects of nebivolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

• nefazodone

  nefazodone, ibuprofen. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of upper GI bleeding. SSRIs inhib. serotonin uptake by platelets.

• nettle

  ibuprofen increases and nettle decreases anticoagulation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• norepinephrine

  norepinephrine and pseudoephedrine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  ibuprofen increases and norepinephrine decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• olmesartan

  olmesartan and ibuprofen both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  ibuprofen decreases effects of olmesartan by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. NSAIDs decrease synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins, and thus affect fluid homeostasis and may diminish antihypertensive effect.
  
  olmesartan, ibuprofen. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.

• olodaterol inhaled

  pseudoephedrine and olodaterol inhaled both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor. Caution with coadministration of adrenergic drugs by any route because of additive sympathetic effects

• ospemifene

  ibuprofen increases levels of ospemifene by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  ibuprofen, ospemifene. Either increases levels of the other by plasma protein binding competition. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• oxytocin

  oxytocin increases effects of pseudoephedrine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• panax ginseng

  ibuprofen and panax ginseng both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• parecoxib

  ibuprofen and parecoxib both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  ibuprofen and parecoxib both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• paroxetine

  paroxetine, ibuprofen. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of upper GI bleeding. SSRIs inhib. serotonin uptake by platelets.

• pau d'arco

  ibuprofen and pau d'arco both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• pegaspargase

  pegaspargase increases effects of ibuprofen by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of bleeding events.

• peginterferon alfa 2b

  peginterferon alfa 2b decreases levels of ibuprofen by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. When patients are administered peginterferon alpha-2b with CYP2C9 substrates, the therapeutic effect of these drugs may be altered.

• penbutolol

  penbutolol and ibuprofen both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  ibuprofen decreases effects of penbutolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

• perindopril

  perindopril, ibuprofen. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.

• perphenazine

  perphenazine, pseudoephedrine. Mechanism: unknown. Use Caution/Monitor. Consider avoiding use of pseudoephedrine in patients receiving phenothiazines (especially thioridazine) due to the potential risk of cardiac arrhythmia or sudden death. Monitor for evidence of ventricular arrhythmias during concomitant use.

• phendimetrazine

  phendimetrazine and pseudoephedrine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

• phenindione

  phenindione and ibuprofen both increase anticoagulation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• phenoxybenzamine

  ibuprofen decreases effects of phenoxybenzamine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

• phentermine

  phentermine and pseudoephedrine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

• phentolamine

  ibuprofen decreases effects of phentolamine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

• phenylephrine

  phenylephrine and pseudoephedrine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

• phenylephrine PO

  phenylephrine PO and pseudoephedrine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

• phytoestrogens

  ibuprofen and phytoestrogens both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• pindolol

  pindolol and ibuprofen both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  ibuprofen decreases effects of pindolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

• pirbuterol

  ibuprofen increases and pirbuterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  pirbuterol and pseudoephedrine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

• piroxicam

  ibuprofen and piroxicam both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  ibuprofen and piroxicam both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• potassium phosphate

  potassium phosphate decreases effects of pseudoephedrine by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Urinary excretion of indirect acting alpha/beta agonists (eg, pseudoephedrine) may increase when administered concomitantly with urinary acidifying agents, resulting in lower serum concentrations.

• pivmecillinam

  pivmecillinam, ibuprofen. Either increases levels of the other by plasma protein binding competition. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  pivmecillinam, ibuprofen. Either increases levels of the other by decreasing renal clearance. Use Caution/Monitor.

• potassium acid phosphate

  ibuprofen and potassium acid phosphate both increase serum potassium. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• potassium chloride

  ibuprofen and potassium chloride both increase serum potassium. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• potassium citrate

  ibuprofen and potassium citrate both increase serum potassium. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• potassium iodide

  potassium iodide and ibuprofen both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• pralatrexate

  ibuprofen increases levels of pralatrexate by decreasing renal clearance. Use Caution/Monitor. NSAIDs may delay pralatrexate clearance, increasing drug exposure. Adjust the pralatrexate dose as needed.

• prasugrel

  ibuprofen, prasugrel. Either increases effects of the other by anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor. Chronic use of NSAIDs with prasugrel may increase bleeding risk.

• prazosin

  ibuprofen decreases effects of prazosin by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

• prednisolone

  ibuprofen, prednisolone. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.

• prednisone

  ibuprofen, prednisone. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.

• probenecid

  ibuprofen will increase the level or effect of probenecid by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Use Caution/Monitor.

• prochlorperazine

  prochlorperazine, pseudoephedrine. Mechanism: unknown. Use Caution/Monitor. Consider avoiding use of pseudoephedrine in patients receiving phenothiazines (especially thioridazine) due to the potential risk of cardiac arrhythmia or sudden death. Monitor for evidence of ventricular arrhythmias during concomitant use.

• promazine

  promazine, pseudoephedrine. Mechanism: unknown. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of cardiac arrhythmia or sudden death, more likely w/thioridazine than other phenothiazines. Interaction more likely in certain predisposed pts. only.

• promethazine

  promethazine, pseudoephedrine. Mechanism: unknown. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of cardiac arrhythmia or sudden death, more likely w/thioridazine than other phenothiazines. Interaction more likely in certain predisposed pts. only.

• propranolol

  propranolol and ibuprofen both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  ibuprofen decreases effects of propranolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

• propylhexedrine

  propylhexedrine and pseudoephedrine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

• protamine

  protamine and ibuprofen both increase anticoagulation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• quinapril

  quinapril, ibuprofen. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.

• ramipril

  ramipril, ibuprofen. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.

• reishi

  ibuprofen and reishi both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• reteplase

  ibuprofen and reteplase both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor. Potential for increased risk of bleeding, caution is advised.

• rivaroxaban

  rivaroxaban, ibuprofen. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: NSAIDs are known to increase bleeding. Bleeding risk may be increased when NSAIDs are used concomitantly with rivaroxaban. Monitor for signs/symptoms of blood loss.

• rivastigmine

  rivastigmine increases toxicity of ibuprofen by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Monitor patients for symptoms of active or occult gastrointestinal bleeding.

• sacubitril/valsartan

  sacubitril/valsartan and ibuprofen both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  sacubitril/valsartan, ibuprofen. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.
  
  ibuprofen decreases effects of sacubitril/valsartan by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. NSAIDs decrease synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins, and thus affect fluid homeostasis and may diminish antihypertensive effect.

• safinamide

  pseudoephedrine and safinamide both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor. Monitor patients for hypertension if safinamide is prescribed concomitantly with prescription or nonprescription sympathomimetics, including nasal, oral, or ophthalmic decongestants and cold remedies.

• salicylates (non-asa)

  ibuprofen and salicylates (non-asa) both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  ibuprofen and salicylates (non-asa) both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• salmeterol

  salmeterol and pseudoephedrine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  ibuprofen increases and salmeterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• salsalate

  ibuprofen and salsalate both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  ibuprofen and salsalate both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• serdexmethylphenidate/dexmethylphenidate

  serdexmethylphenidate/dexmethylphenidate and pseudoephedrine both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  serdexmethylphenidate/dexmethylphenidate and pseudoephedrine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

• saw palmetto

  saw palmetto increases toxicity of ibuprofen by unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. May increase risk of bleeding.

• sertraline

  sertraline, ibuprofen. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of upper GI bleeding. SSRIs inhib. serotonin uptake by platelets.

• Siberian ginseng

  ibuprofen and Siberian ginseng both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• silodosin

  ibuprofen decreases effects of silodosin by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.
  
  pseudoephedrine decreases effects of silodosin by sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

• sodium bicarbonate

  sodium bicarbonate will increase the level or effect of pseudoephedrine by passive renal tubular reabsorption - basic urine. Use Caution/Monitor. Caution advised with frequent or high dose antacids

• sodium picosulfate/magnesium oxide/anhydrous citric acid

  ibuprofen, sodium picosulfate/magnesium oxide/anhydrous citric acid. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May be associated with fluid and electrolyte imbalances.

• sodium citrate/citric acid

  sodium citrate/citric acid will increase the level or effect of pseudoephedrine by passive renal tubular reabsorption - basic urine. Use Caution/Monitor.

• sodium lactate

  sodium lactate will increase the level or effect of pseudoephedrine by passive renal tubular reabsorption - basic urine. Use Caution/Monitor.

• sodium phosphates, IV

  sodium phosphates, IV decreases effects of pseudoephedrine by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Urinary excretion of indirect acting alpha/beta agonists (eg, pseudoephedrine) may increase when administered concomitantly with urinary acidifying agents, resulting in lower serum concentrations.

• sodium sulfate/?magnesium sulfate/potassium chloride

  sodium sulfate/?magnesium sulfate/potassium chloride increases toxicity of ibuprofen by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Coadministration with medications that cause fluid and electrolyte abnormalities may increase the risk of adverse events of seizure, arrhythmias, and renal impairment.

• sodium sulfate/potassium chloride/magnesium sulfate/polyethylene glycol

  ibuprofen, sodium sulfate/potassium chloride/magnesium sulfate/polyethylene glycol. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Caution when bowel preps are used with drugs that cause SIADH or NSAIDs; increased risk for water retention or electrolyte imbalance.

• sodium sulfate/potassium sulfate/magnesium sulfate

  sodium sulfate/potassium sulfate/magnesium sulfate increases toxicity of ibuprofen by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Coadministration with medications that cause fluid and electrolyte abnormalities may increase the risk of adverse events of seizure, arrhythmias, and renal impairment.

• solriamfetol

  pseudoephedrine and solriamfetol both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

• sotalol

  sotalol and ibuprofen both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  ibuprofen decreases effects of sotalol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

• sparsentan

  ibuprofen and sparsentan both increase nephrotoxicity and/or ototoxicity. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration of NSAIDS, including selective COX-2 inhibitors, may result in deterioration of kidney function (eg, possible kidney failure). Monitor for signs of worsening renal function with concomitant use with NSAIDs.

• spironolactone

  spironolactone and ibuprofen both increase serum potassium. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
  
  spironolactone decreases effects of pseudoephedrine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• succinylcholine

  ibuprofen and succinylcholine both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• tamsulosin

  pseudoephedrine decreases effects of tamsulosin by sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

• sulfasalazine

  ibuprofen and sulfasalazine both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  ibuprofen and sulfasalazine both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• sulindac

  ibuprofen and sulindac both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  ibuprofen and sulindac both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• tafluprost

  tafluprost, ibuprofen. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. There are conflicting reports from studies of either increased or decreased IOP when ophthalmic prostaglandins are coadministered with NSAIDs (either systemic or ophthalmic).

• telmisartan

  telmisartan and ibuprofen both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  ibuprofen decreases effects of telmisartan by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. NSAIDs decrease synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins, and thus affect fluid homeostasis and may diminish antihypertensive effect.
  
  telmisartan, ibuprofen. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.

• temocillin

  temocillin, ibuprofen. Either increases levels of the other by plasma protein binding competition. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  temocillin, ibuprofen. Either increases levels of the other by decreasing renal clearance. Use Caution/Monitor.

• tenecteplase

  ibuprofen and tenecteplase both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor. Potential for increased risk of bleeding, caution is advised.

• tenofovir DF

  tenofovir DF, ibuprofen. Either increases levels of the other by decreasing renal clearance. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Toxicity may result from coadministration of tenofovir DF with other drugs that are also primarily excreted by glomerular filtration and/or active tubular secretion including high-dose or multiple-dose NSAIDs; alternatives to NSAIDs should be considered.

• terazosin

  pseudoephedrine decreases effects of terazosin by sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  ibuprofen decreases effects of terazosin by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

• terbinafine

  ibuprofen will increase the level or effect of terbinafine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• terbutaline

  terbutaline and pseudoephedrine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

• terbutaline

  ibuprofen increases and terbutaline decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• thioridazine

  thioridazine, pseudoephedrine. Mechanism: unknown. Use Caution/Monitor. Consider avoiding use of pseudoephedrine in patients receiving phenothiazines (especially thioridazine) due to the potential risk of cardiac arrhythmia or sudden death. Monitor for evidence of ventricular arrhythmias during concomitant use.

• ticagrelor

  ticagrelor, ibuprofen. Either increases effects of the other by anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of bleeding with use of ticagrelor and chronic NSAID use. .

• ticarcillin

  ticarcillin, ibuprofen. Either increases levels of the other by plasma protein binding competition. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  ticarcillin, ibuprofen. Either increases levels of the other by decreasing renal clearance. Use Caution/Monitor.

• ticlopidine

  ticlopidine will increase the level or effect of ibuprofen by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  ticlopidine increases toxicity of ibuprofen by anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• timolol

  timolol and ibuprofen both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  ibuprofen decreases effects of timolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

• tobramycin inhaled

  tobramycin inhaled and ibuprofen both increase nephrotoxicity and/or ototoxicity. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Avoid concurrent or sequential use to decrease risk for ototoxicity

• tolazamide

  ibuprofen increases effects of tolazamide by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hypoglycemia.

• tolbutamide

  ibuprofen increases effects of tolbutamide by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hypoglycemia.

• tolfenamic acid

  ibuprofen and tolfenamic acid both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  ibuprofen and tolfenamic acid both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• tolmetin

  ibuprofen and tolmetin both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  ibuprofen and tolmetin both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• tolvaptan

  ibuprofen and tolvaptan both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• torsemide

  ibuprofen increases and torsemide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• trandolapril

  trandolapril, ibuprofen. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.

• travoprost ophthalmic

  travoprost ophthalmic, ibuprofen. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. There are conflicting reports from studies of either increased or decreased IOP when ophthalmic prostaglandins are coadministered with NSAIDs (either systemic or ophthalmic).

• trazodone

  trazodone, ibuprofen. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of upper GI bleeding. SSRIs inhib. serotonin uptake by platelets.

• triamcinolone acetonide injectable suspension

  ibuprofen, triamcinolone acetonide injectable suspension. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Concomitant use of NSAIDS and corticosteroids increases the risk of gastrointestinal side effects. .

• triamterene

  triamterene and ibuprofen both increase serum potassium. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• trifluoperazine

  trifluoperazine, pseudoephedrine. Mechanism: unknown. Use Caution/Monitor. Consider avoiding use of pseudoephedrine in patients receiving phenothiazines (especially thioridazine) due to the potential risk of cardiac arrhythmia or sudden death. Monitor for evidence of ventricular arrhythmias during concomitant use.

• valoctocogene roxaparvovec

  ibuprofen and valoctocogene roxaparvovec both increase Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Medications that may cause hepatotoxicity when combined with valoctogene roxaparvovec may potentiate the risk of elevated liver enzymes. Closely monitor these medications and consider alternative medications in case of potential drug interactions.

• valsartan

  valsartan and ibuprofen both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  ibuprofen decreases effects of valsartan by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. NSAIDs decrease synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins, and thus affect fluid homeostasis and may diminish antihypertensive effect.
  
  valsartan, ibuprofen. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.

• venlafaxine

  venlafaxine, ibuprofen. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of upper GI bleeding. SSRIs inhib. serotonin uptake by platelets.

• vitamin K1 (phytonadione)

  ibuprofen increases and vitamin K1 (phytonadione) decreases anticoagulation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• voclosporin

  voclosporin, ibuprofen. Either increases toxicity of the other by nephrotoxicity and/or ototoxicity. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration with drugs associated with nephrotoxicity may increase the risk for acute and/or chronic nephrotoxicity.

• vorapaxar

  ibuprofen, vorapaxar. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive antiplatelet effect may occur.

• vortioxetine

  ibuprofen, vortioxetine. Either increases effects of the other by anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• warfarin

  ibuprofen, warfarin. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Drugs with antiplatelet properties may increase anticoagulation effect of warfarin.

• xylometazoline

  pseudoephedrine and xylometazoline both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

• zanubrutinib

  ibuprofen, zanubrutinib. Either increases effects of the other by anticoagulation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Zanubrutinib-induced cytopenias increases risk of hemorrhage. Coadministration of zanubritinib with antiplatelets or anticoagulants may further increase this risk.

Minor (35)

• aceclofenac

  aceclofenac will increase the level or effect of ibuprofen by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• acemetacin

  acemetacin will increase the level or effect of ibuprofen by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• acyclovir

  ibuprofen will increase the level or effect of acyclovir by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• adefovir

  ibuprofen increases levels of adefovir by enhancing GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• alendronate

  ibuprofen, alendronate. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Increased risk of GI ulceration.

• aminohippurate sodium

  ibuprofen will increase the level or effect of aminohippurate sodium by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• amiodarone

  amiodarone will increase the level or effect of ibuprofen by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• amobarbital

  amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of ibuprofen by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• anamu

  ibuprofen and anamu both increase anticoagulation. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• aspirin

  aspirin will increase the level or effect of ibuprofen by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• aspirin rectal

  aspirin rectal will increase the level or effect of ibuprofen by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• aspirin/citric acid/sodium bicarbonate

  aspirin/citric acid/sodium bicarbonate will increase the level or effect of ibuprofen by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• balsalazide

  ibuprofen will increase the level or effect of balsalazide by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• bendroflumethiazide

  bendroflumethiazide will increase the level or effect of ibuprofen by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• bosentan

  bosentan will decrease the level or effect of ibuprofen by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• butabarbital

  butabarbital will decrease the level or effect of ibuprofen by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• butalbital

  butalbital will decrease the level or effect of ibuprofen by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• carbamazepine

  carbamazepine will decrease the level or effect of ibuprofen by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• cefadroxil

  cefadroxil will increase the level or effect of ibuprofen by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• cefamandole

  cefamandole will increase the level or effect of ibuprofen by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• cefdinir

  cefdinir will increase the level or effect of ibuprofen by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• cefpirome

  cefpirome will increase the level or effect of ibuprofen by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• ceftibuten

  ceftibuten will increase the level or effect of ibuprofen by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• celecoxib

  celecoxib will increase the level or effect of ibuprofen by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• cephalexin

  cephalexin will increase the level or effect of ibuprofen by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• chlorothiazide

  chlorothiazide will increase the level or effect of ibuprofen by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• chlorpropamide

  ibuprofen will increase the level or effect of chlorpropamide by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• chlorthalidone

  chlorthalidone will increase the level or effect of ibuprofen by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• choline magnesium trisalicylate

  ibuprofen will increase the level or effect of choline magnesium trisalicylate by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• cimetidine

  cimetidine will increase the level or effect of ibuprofen by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• creatine

  creatine, ibuprofen. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. (Theoretical interaction) Combination may have additive nephrotoxic effects.

• cyclopenthiazide

  cyclopenthiazide will increase the level or effect of ibuprofen by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• danshen

  ibuprofen and danshen both increase anticoagulation. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• desmopressin

  desmopressin increases effects of pseudoephedrine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• devil's claw

  ibuprofen and devil's claw both increase anticoagulation. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• acebutolol

  Monitor Closely (2)ibuprofen decreases effects of acebutolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.
  
  acebutolol and ibuprofen both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• aceclofenac

  Monitor Closely (2)aceclofenac and ibuprofen both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  aceclofenac and ibuprofen both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)aceclofenac will increase the level or effect of ibuprofen by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• acemetacin

  Monitor Closely (2)acemetacin and ibuprofen both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  acemetacin and ibuprofen both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)acemetacin will increase the level or effect of ibuprofen by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• acetazolamide

  Monitor Closely (1)acetazolamide will increase the level or effect of pseudoephedrine by passive renal tubular reabsorption - basic urine. Use Caution/Monitor.

• acyclovir

  Minor (1)ibuprofen will increase the level or effect of acyclovir by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• adefovir

  Minor (1)ibuprofen increases levels of adefovir by enhancing GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• agrimony

  Monitor Closely (1)ibuprofen and agrimony both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• albuterol

  Monitor Closely (2)albuterol and pseudoephedrine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  ibuprofen increases and albuterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• alendronate

  Minor (1)ibuprofen, alendronate. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Increased risk of GI ulceration.

• alfalfa

  Monitor Closely (1)ibuprofen and alfalfa both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• alfuzosin

  Monitor Closely (2)pseudoephedrine decreases effects of alfuzosin by sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  ibuprofen decreases effects of alfuzosin by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

• aliskiren

  Monitor Closely (1)ibuprofen will decrease the level or effect of aliskiren by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. In patients who are elderly, volume-depleted (including those on diuretic therapy), or with compromised renal function, coadministration of NSAIDs with drugs that affect RAAS may increase the risk of renal impairment (including acute renal failure) and cause loss of antihypertensive effect. Monitor renal function periodically.

• alteplase

  Monitor Closely (1)ibuprofen and alteplase both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor. Potential for increased risk of bleeding, caution is advised.

• aluminum hydroxide

  Monitor Closely (1)aluminum hydroxide will increase the level or effect of pseudoephedrine by passive renal tubular reabsorption - basic urine. Use Caution/Monitor. Caution advised with frequent or high dose antacids

• American ginseng

  Monitor Closely (1)ibuprofen and American ginseng both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• amikacin

  Monitor Closely (1)ibuprofen increases levels of amikacin by decreasing renal clearance. Use Caution/Monitor. Interaction mainly occurs in preterm infants.

• amiloride

  Monitor Closely (1)amiloride and ibuprofen both increase serum potassium. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• aminohippurate sodium

  Minor (1)ibuprofen will increase the level or effect of aminohippurate sodium by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• aminolevulinic acid oral

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)aminolevulinic acid oral, ibuprofen. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid administering other phototoxic drugs with aminolevulinic acid oral for 24 hr during perioperative period.

• aminolevulinic acid topical

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)ibuprofen, aminolevulinic acid topical. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Each drug may increase the photosensitizing effect of the other.

• amiodarone

  Minor (1)amiodarone will increase the level or effect of ibuprofen by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• amitriptyline

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)amitriptyline increases effects of pseudoephedrine by sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

• ammonium chloride

  Monitor Closely (1)ammonium chloride decreases effects of pseudoephedrine by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Urinary excretion of indirect acting alpha/beta agonists (eg, pseudoephedrine) may increase when administered concomitantly with urinary acidifying agents, resulting in lower serum concentrations.

• amobarbital

  Minor (1)amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of ibuprofen by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• amoxapine

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)amoxapine increases effects of pseudoephedrine by sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

• anamu

  Minor (1)ibuprofen and anamu both increase anticoagulation. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• antithrombin alfa

  Monitor Closely (1)antithrombin alfa and ibuprofen both increase anticoagulation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• antithrombin III

  Monitor Closely (1)antithrombin III and ibuprofen both increase anticoagulation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• apixaban

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)ibuprofen and apixaban both increase anticoagulation. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• arformoterol

  Monitor Closely (2)arformoterol and pseudoephedrine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  ibuprofen increases and arformoterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• argatroban

  Monitor Closely (1)argatroban and ibuprofen both increase anticoagulation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• asenapine

  Monitor Closely (1)ibuprofen decreases effects of asenapine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

• aspirin

  Monitor Closely (2)aspirin and ibuprofen both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  aspirin and ibuprofen both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (2)ibuprofen increases toxicity of aspirin by anticoagulation. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. increases risk of bleeding.
  
  ibuprofen decreases effects of aspirin by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Ibuprofen decreases the antiplatelet effects of low-dose aspirin by blocking the active site of platelet cyclooxygenase. Administer ibuprofen 8 h before aspirin or at least 2-4 h after aspirin. The effect of other NSAIDs on aspirin is not established.Minor (1)aspirin will increase the level or effect of ibuprofen by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• aspirin rectal

  Monitor Closely (2)aspirin rectal and ibuprofen both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  aspirin rectal and ibuprofen both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (1)ibuprofen decreases effects of aspirin rectal by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Ibuprofen decreases the antiplatelet effects of aspirin by blocking the active site of platelet cyclooxygenase. The effect of other NSAIDs on aspirin is not established.Minor (1)aspirin rectal will increase the level or effect of ibuprofen by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• aspirin/citric acid/sodium bicarbonate

  Monitor Closely (2)aspirin/citric acid/sodium bicarbonate and ibuprofen both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  aspirin/citric acid/sodium bicarbonate and ibuprofen both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (1)ibuprofen decreases effects of aspirin/citric acid/sodium bicarbonate by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Ibuprofen decreases the antiplatelet effects of aspirin by blocking the active site of platelet cyclooxygenase. The effect of other NSAIDs on aspirin is not established.Minor (1)aspirin/citric acid/sodium bicarbonate will increase the level or effect of ibuprofen by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• atenolol

  Monitor Closely (2)ibuprofen decreases effects of atenolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.
  
  atenolol and ibuprofen both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• azficel-T

  Monitor Closely (1)azficel-T, ibuprofen. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Patients taking NSAIDS may experience increased bruising or bleeding at biopsy and/or injection sites. Concomitant use of NSAIDs is not recommended.

• azilsartan

  Monitor Closely (2)ibuprofen, azilsartan. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.
  
  ibuprofen decreases effects of azilsartan by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. NSAIDs decrease synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins, and thus affect fluid homeostasis and may diminish antihypertensive effect.

• balsalazide

  Minor (1)ibuprofen will increase the level or effect of balsalazide by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• bemiparin

  Monitor Closely (1)bemiparin and ibuprofen both increase anticoagulation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• benazepril

  Monitor Closely (1)benazepril, ibuprofen. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.Serious - Use Alternative (1)ibuprofen, benazepril. pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may result in a significant decrease in renal function. NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors. The mechanism of these interactions is likely related to the ability of NSAIDs to reduce the synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins.

• bendroflumethiazide

  Monitor Closely (1)ibuprofen increases and bendroflumethiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)bendroflumethiazide will increase the level or effect of ibuprofen by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• benzphetamine

  Monitor Closely (1)benzphetamine and pseudoephedrine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

• betaxolol

  Monitor Closely (2)ibuprofen decreases effects of betaxolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.
  
  betaxolol and ibuprofen both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• betrixaban

  Monitor Closely (1)ibuprofen, betrixaban. Either increases levels of the other by anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• bimatoprost

  Monitor Closely (1)bimatoprost, ibuprofen. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. There are conflicting reports from studies of either increased or decreased IOP when ophthalmic prostaglandins are coadministered with NSAIDs (either systemic or ophthalmic).

• bisoprolol

  Monitor Closely (2)ibuprofen decreases effects of bisoprolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.
  
  bisoprolol and ibuprofen both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• bivalirudin

  Monitor Closely (1)bivalirudin and ibuprofen both increase anticoagulation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• bosentan

  Minor (1)bosentan will decrease the level or effect of ibuprofen by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• bromocriptine

  Monitor Closely (1)bromocriptine, pseudoephedrine. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Hypertension, V tach.

• budesonide

  Monitor Closely (1)ibuprofen, budesonide. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.

• bumetanide

  Monitor Closely (2)ibuprofen decreases effects of bumetanide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.
  
  ibuprofen increases and bumetanide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• butabarbital

  Minor (1)butabarbital will decrease the level or effect of ibuprofen by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• butalbital

  Minor (1)butalbital will decrease the level or effect of ibuprofen by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• cabergoline

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)cabergoline, pseudoephedrine. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Additive vasospasm; risk of hypertension.

• candesartan

  Monitor Closely (3)candesartan, ibuprofen. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.
  
  ibuprofen decreases effects of candesartan by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. NSAIDs decrease synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins, and thus affect fluid homeostasis and may diminish antihypertensive effect.
  
  candesartan and ibuprofen both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• captopril

  Monitor Closely (1)captopril, ibuprofen. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.Serious - Use Alternative (1)ibuprofen, captopril. pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may result in a significant decrease in renal function. NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors. The mechanism of these interactions is likely related to the ability of NSAIDs to reduce the synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins.

• carbamazepine

  Monitor Closely (1)ibuprofen will increase the level or effect of carbamazepine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Monitor plasma levels when used concomitantlyMinor (1)carbamazepine will decrease the level or effect of ibuprofen by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• carbenoxolone

  Monitor Closely (1)ibuprofen increases and carbenoxolone decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• carvedilol

  Monitor Closely (2)ibuprofen decreases effects of carvedilol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.
  
  carvedilol and ibuprofen both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• cefadroxil

  Minor (1)cefadroxil will increase the level or effect of ibuprofen by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• cefamandole

  Minor (1)cefamandole will increase the level or effect of ibuprofen by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• cefdinir

  Minor (1)cefdinir will increase the level or effect of ibuprofen by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• cefpirome

  Minor (1)cefpirome will increase the level or effect of ibuprofen by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• ceftibuten

  Minor (1)ceftibuten will increase the level or effect of ibuprofen by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• celecoxib

  Monitor Closely (2)celecoxib and ibuprofen both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  celecoxib and ibuprofen both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)celecoxib will increase the level or effect of ibuprofen by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• celiprolol

  Monitor Closely (2)ibuprofen decreases effects of celiprolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.
  
  celiprolol and ibuprofen both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• cephalexin

  Minor (1)cephalexin will increase the level or effect of ibuprofen by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• chlorothiazide

  Monitor Closely (1)ibuprofen increases and chlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)chlorothiazide will increase the level or effect of ibuprofen by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• chlorpromazine

  Monitor Closely (1)chlorpromazine, pseudoephedrine. Mechanism: unknown. Use Caution/Monitor. Consider avoiding use of pseudoephedrine in patients receiving phenothiazines (especially thioridazine) due to the potential risk of cardiac arrhythmia or sudden death. Monitor for evidence of ventricular arrhythmias during concomitant use.

• chlorpropamide

  Monitor Closely (1)ibuprofen increases effects of chlorpropamide by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hypoglycemia.Minor (1)ibuprofen will increase the level or effect of chlorpropamide by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• chlorthalidone

  Monitor Closely (1)ibuprofen increases and chlorthalidone decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)chlorthalidone will increase the level or effect of ibuprofen by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• choline magnesium trisalicylate

  Monitor Closely (2)ibuprofen and choline magnesium trisalicylate both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  ibuprofen and choline magnesium trisalicylate both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)ibuprofen will increase the level or effect of choline magnesium trisalicylate by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• cimetidine

  Minor (1)cimetidine will increase the level or effect of ibuprofen by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• cinnamon

  Monitor Closely (1)ibuprofen and cinnamon both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• ciprofloxacin

  Monitor Closely (1)ibuprofen, ciprofloxacin. Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Comment: Mechanism: unknown. Increased risk of CNS stimulation and seizures with high doses of fluoroquinolones.

• citalopram

  Monitor Closely (1)citalopram, ibuprofen. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of upper GI bleeding. If possible, avoid concurrent use.

• clomipramine

  Monitor Closely (1)clomipramine, ibuprofen. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of upper GI bleeding. Clomipramine inhib. serotonin uptake by platelets.Serious - Use Alternative (1)clomipramine increases effects of pseudoephedrine by sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

• clopidogrel

  Monitor Closely (1)clopidogrel, ibuprofen. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Clopidogrel and NSAIDs both inhibit platelet aggregation.

• cocaine topical

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)cocaine topical increases effects of pseudoephedrine by sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• cordyceps

  Monitor Closely (1)ibuprofen and cordyceps both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• cortisone

  Monitor Closely (1)ibuprofen, cortisone. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.

• creatine

  Minor (1)creatine, ibuprofen. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. (Theoretical interaction) Combination may have additive nephrotoxic effects.

• cyclopenthiazide

  Monitor Closely (1)ibuprofen increases and cyclopenthiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)cyclopenthiazide will increase the level or effect of ibuprofen by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• cyclosporine

  Monitor Closely (1)ibuprofen, cyclosporine. Either increases toxicity of the other by nephrotoxicity and/or ototoxicity. Use Caution/Monitor. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis, increasing the risk of nephrotoxicity.

• dabigatran

  Monitor Closely (1)dabigatran and ibuprofen both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor. Caution is advised, both drugs have the potential to cause bleeding. Concomitant use may increase risk of bleeding.

• dalteparin

  Monitor Closely (1)dalteparin and ibuprofen both increase anticoagulation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• danshen

  Minor (1)ibuprofen and danshen both increase anticoagulation. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• deferasirox

  Monitor Closely (1)deferasirox, ibuprofen. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Combination may increase GI bleeding, ulceration and irritation. Use with caution.

• defibrotide

  Monitor Closely (1)defibrotide increases effects of ibuprofen by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor. Defibrotide may enhance effects of platelet inhibitors.

• deflazacort

  Monitor Closely (1)ibuprofen, deflazacort. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.

• desipramine

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)desipramine increases effects of pseudoephedrine by sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

• desmopressin

  Minor (1)desmopressin increases effects of pseudoephedrine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• desvenlafaxine

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)desvenlafaxine increases effects of pseudoephedrine by sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• devil's claw

  Minor (1)ibuprofen and devil's claw both increase anticoagulation. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• dexamethasone

  Monitor Closely (1)ibuprofen, dexamethasone. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.

• dexfenfluramine

  Monitor Closely (1)dexfenfluramine and pseudoephedrine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

• dexmethylphenidate

  Monitor Closely (1)dexmethylphenidate and pseudoephedrine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

• dextroamphetamine

  Monitor Closely (1)dextroamphetamine and pseudoephedrine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

• dichlorphenamide

  Monitor Closely (1)dichlorphenamide, ibuprofen. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Both drugs can cause metabolic acidosis.

• diclofenac

  Monitor Closely (2)diclofenac and ibuprofen both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  diclofenac and ibuprofen both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)diclofenac will increase the level or effect of ibuprofen by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• diclofenac topical

  Minor (1)diclofenac topical, ibuprofen. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Although low, there is systemic exposure to diclofenac topical; theoretically, concomitant administration with systemic NSAIDS or aspirin may result in increased NSAID adverse effects.

• diethylpropion

  Monitor Closely (1)diethylpropion and pseudoephedrine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

• diflunisal

  Monitor Closely (2)diflunisal and ibuprofen both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  diflunisal and ibuprofen both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)diflunisal will increase the level or effect of ibuprofen by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• digoxin

  Monitor Closely (1)ibuprofen and digoxin both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)ibuprofen increases levels of digoxin by decreasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• dihydroergotamine

  Contraindicated (1)dihydroergotamine increases effects of pseudoephedrine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Ergot derivatives may enhance the vasoconstricting effect of pseudoephedrine and eventually significantly increasing blood pressure.

• dihydroergotamine inhaled

  Contraindicated (1)dihydroergotamine inhaled increases effects of pseudoephedrine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Ergot derivatives may enhance the vasoconstricting effect of pseudoephedrine and eventually significantly increasing blood pressure.

• dihydroergotamine intranasal

  Contraindicated (1)dihydroergotamine intranasal increases effects of pseudoephedrine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Ergot derivatives may enhance the vasoconstricting effect of pseudoephedrine and eventually significantly increasing blood pressure.

• disulfiram

  Minor (1)disulfiram will increase the level or effect of ibuprofen by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• dobutamine

  Monitor Closely (2)dobutamine and pseudoephedrine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  ibuprofen increases and dobutamine decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• dong quai

  Monitor Closely (1)ibuprofen and dong quai both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• dopamine

  Monitor Closely (1)dopamine and pseudoephedrine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

• dopexamine

  Monitor Closely (2)dopexamine and pseudoephedrine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  ibuprofen increases and dopexamine decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• doxapram

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)doxapram increases effects of pseudoephedrine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Additive pressor effect.

• doxazosin

  Monitor Closely (2)ibuprofen decreases effects of doxazosin by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.
  
  pseudoephedrine decreases effects of doxazosin by sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

• doxepin

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)doxepin increases effects of pseudoephedrine by sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

• dronabinol

  Monitor Closely (1)ibuprofen will increase the level or effect of dronabinol by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Dronabinol is a CYP2C9 substrate.

• drospirenone

  Monitor Closely (1)drospirenone and ibuprofen both increase serum potassium. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• droxidopa

  Monitor Closely (1)pseudoephedrine and droxidopa both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor. May increase risk for supine hypertension

• duloxetine

  Monitor Closely (1)duloxetine, ibuprofen. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of upper GI bleeding. SSRIs inhib. serotonin uptake by platelets.Serious - Use Alternative (1)duloxetine increases effects of pseudoephedrine by sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• edoxaban

  Monitor Closely (1)edoxaban, ibuprofen. Either increases toxicity of the other by anticoagulation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Both drugs have the potential to cause bleeding, monitor closely. Promptly evaluate any signs or symptoms of blood loss.

• efavirenz

  Monitor Closely (1)efavirenz will increase the level or effect of ibuprofen by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• eltrombopag

  Monitor Closely (1)eltrombopag increases levels of ibuprofen by decreasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. UGT inhibition; significance of interaction unclear.

• eluxadoline

  Monitor Closely (1)ibuprofen increases levels of eluxadoline by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. As a precautionary measure due to incomplete information on the metabolism of eluxadoline, use caution when coadministered with strong CYP2C9/10 inhibitors.

• elvitegravir/cobicistat/emtricitabine/tenofovir DF

  Monitor Closely (1)elvitegravir/cobicistat/emtricitabine/tenofovir DF, ibuprofen. Either increases toxicity of the other by decreasing renal clearance. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Toxicity may result from coadministration of emtricitabine and tenofovir with other drugs that are also primarily excreted by glomerular filtration and/or active tubular secretion including high-dose or multiple-dose NSAIDs; alternatives to NSAIDs should be considered.

• emtricitabine

  Monitor Closely (1)emtricitabine, ibuprofen. Either increases levels of the other by decreasing renal clearance. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Toxicity may result from coadministration of emtricitabine with other drugs that are also primarily excreted by glomerular filtration and/or active tubular secretion including high-dose or multiple-dose NSAIDs; alternatives to NSAIDs should be considered.

• enalapril

  Monitor Closely (1)enalapril, ibuprofen. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.Serious - Use Alternative (1)ibuprofen, enalapril. pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may result in a significant decrease in renal function. NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors. The mechanism of these interactions is likely related to the ability of NSAIDs to reduce the synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins.

• enoxaparin

  Monitor Closely (1)enoxaparin and ibuprofen both increase anticoagulation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• ephedrine

  Monitor Closely (3)ibuprofen increases and ephedrine decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  ephedrine and pseudoephedrine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  ephedrine, pseudoephedrine. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• epinephrine

  Monitor Closely (2)epinephrine and pseudoephedrine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  ibuprofen increases and epinephrine decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• epinephrine inhaled

  Monitor Closely (1)pseudoephedrine, epinephrine inhaled. Either increases effects of the other by sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

• epinephrine racemic

  Monitor Closely (2)epinephrine racemic and pseudoephedrine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  ibuprofen increases and epinephrine racemic decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• eplerenone

  Minor (1)ibuprofen decreases effects of eplerenone by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

• epoprostenol

  Monitor Closely (1)ibuprofen and epoprostenol both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• eprosartan

  Monitor Closely (3)ibuprofen decreases effects of eprosartan by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. NSAIDs decrease synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins, and thus affect fluid homeostasis and may diminish antihypertensive effect.
  
  eprosartan and ibuprofen both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  eprosartan, ibuprofen. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.

• erdafitinib

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)ibuprofen will increase the level or effect of erdafitinib by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If unable to avoid coadministration with strong CYP2C9 inhibitors, monitor closely for adverse reactions and consider decreasing dose accordingly. If strong CYP2C9 inhibitor is discontinued, consider increasing erdafitinib dose in the absence of any drug-related toxicities.

• ergoloid mesylates

  Contraindicated (1)ergoloid mesylates increases effects of pseudoephedrine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Ergot derivatives may enhance the vasoconstricting effect of pseudoephedrine and eventually significantly increasing blood pressure.

• ergonovine

  Contraindicated (1)ergonovine increases effects of pseudoephedrine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Ergot derivatives may enhance the vasoconstricting effect of pseudoephedrine and eventually significantly increasing blood pressure.

• ergotamine

  Contraindicated (1)ergotamine increases effects of pseudoephedrine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Ergot derivatives may enhance the vasoconstricting effect of pseudoephedrine and eventually significantly increasing blood pressure.

• escitalopram

  Monitor Closely (1)escitalopram, ibuprofen. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of upper GI bleeding. SSRIs inhib. serotonin uptake by platelets.

• esketamine intranasal

  Monitor Closely (1)esketamine intranasal, pseudoephedrine. Either increases toxicity of the other by sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor. Closely monitor blood pressure with concomitant use of esketamine nasal with stimulants. .

• esmolol

  Monitor Closely (2)ibuprofen decreases effects of esmolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.
  
  esmolol and ibuprofen both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• ethacrynic acid

  Monitor Closely (1)ibuprofen increases and ethacrynic acid decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• etodolac

  Monitor Closely (2)etodolac and ibuprofen both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  etodolac and ibuprofen both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)etodolac will increase the level or effect of ibuprofen by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• etravirine

  Minor (1)etravirine will increase the level or effect of ibuprofen by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• felbamate

  Minor (1)felbamate will increase the level or effect of ibuprofen by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• fenfluramine

  Monitor Closely (1)fenfluramine and pseudoephedrine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

• fennel

  Monitor Closely (1)ibuprofen and fennel both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• fenoprofen

  Monitor Closely (2)fenoprofen and ibuprofen both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  fenoprofen and ibuprofen both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)fenoprofen will increase the level or effect of ibuprofen by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• feverfew

  Monitor Closely (1)ibuprofen and feverfew both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)ibuprofen decreases effects of feverfew by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• fish oil triglycerides

  Monitor Closely (1)fish oil triglycerides will increase the level or effect of ibuprofen by anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor. Prolonged bleeding reported in patients taking antiplatelet agents or anticoagulants and oral omega-3 fatty acids. Periodically monitor bleeding time in patients receiving fish oil triglycerides and concomitant antiplatelet agents or anticoagulants.

• fluconazole

  Minor (1)fluconazole will increase the level or effect of ibuprofen by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• fludrocortisone

  Monitor Closely (1)ibuprofen, fludrocortisone. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.

• fluoxetine

  Monitor Closely (2)fluoxetine will increase the level or effect of ibuprofen by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  fluoxetine, ibuprofen. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of upper GI bleeding. SSRIs inhib. serotonin uptake by platelets.

• fluphenazine

  Monitor Closely (1)fluphenazine, pseudoephedrine. Mechanism: unknown. Use Caution/Monitor. Consider avoiding use of pseudoephedrine in patients receiving phenothiazines (especially thioridazine) due to the potential risk of cardiac arrhythmia or sudden death. Monitor for evidence of ventricular arrhythmias during concomitant use.

• flurbiprofen

  Monitor Closely (2)flurbiprofen and ibuprofen both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  flurbiprofen and ibuprofen both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)flurbiprofen will increase the level or effect of ibuprofen by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• fluvoxamine

  Monitor Closely (1)fluvoxamine, ibuprofen. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of upper GI bleeding; SSRIs inhib. srotonin uptake by platelets.

• fondaparinux

  Monitor Closely (1)fondaparinux and ibuprofen both increase anticoagulation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• formoterol

  Monitor Closely (2)formoterol and pseudoephedrine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  ibuprofen increases and formoterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• forskolin

  Monitor Closely (1)ibuprofen and forskolin both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• fosinopril

  Monitor Closely (1)fosinopril, ibuprofen. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.Serious - Use Alternative (1)ibuprofen, fosinopril. pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may result in a significant decrease in renal function. NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors. The mechanism of these interactions is likely related to the ability of NSAIDs to reduce the synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins.

• furosemide

  Monitor Closely (1)ibuprofen increases and furosemide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)ibuprofen decreases effects of furosemide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

• ganciclovir

  Minor (1)ibuprofen will increase the level or effect of ganciclovir by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• garlic

  Monitor Closely (1)ibuprofen and garlic both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• gemifloxacin

  Monitor Closely (1)gemifloxacin, ibuprofen. Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Comment: Increased risk of CNS stimulation and seizures with high doses of fluoroquinolones.

• gentamicin

  Monitor Closely (1)ibuprofen increases and gentamicin decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)ibuprofen increases levels of gentamicin by decreasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown. Interaction mainly occurs in preterm infants.

• ginger

  Monitor Closely (1)ibuprofen and ginger both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• ginkgo biloba

  Monitor Closely (1)ibuprofen and ginkgo biloba both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• glimepiride

  Monitor Closely (1)ibuprofen increases effects of glimepiride by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hypoglycemia.

• glipizide

  Monitor Closely (1)ibuprofen increases effects of glipizide by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hypoglycemia.

• glyburide

  Monitor Closely (2)ibuprofen increases effects of glyburide by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hypoglycemia.
  
  ibuprofen increases levels of glyburide by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Strong CYP2C9 inhibitors may decrease glyburide metabolism.

• green tea

  Monitor Closely (1)green tea, ibuprofen. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Combination may increase risk of bleeding.

• heparin

  Monitor Closely (1)heparin and ibuprofen both increase anticoagulation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• horse chestnut seed

  Monitor Closely (1)ibuprofen and horse chestnut seed both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• hydralazine

  Monitor Closely (2)ibuprofen decreases effects of hydralazine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.
  
  hydralazine, pseudoephedrine. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Sympathomimetics can antagonize the activity of some antihypertensive agents.

• hydrochlorothiazide

  Monitor Closely (1)ibuprofen increases and hydrochlorothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)hydrochlorothiazide will increase the level or effect of ibuprofen by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• hydrocortisone

  Monitor Closely (1)ibuprofen, hydrocortisone. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.

• ibrutinib

  Monitor Closely (1)ibrutinib will increase the level or effect of ibuprofen by anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor. Ibrutinib may increase the risk of hemorrhage in patients receiving antiplatelet or anticoagulant therapies and monitor for signs of bleeding.

• imatinib

  Monitor Closely (2)imatinib will increase the level or effect of ibuprofen by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  imatinib, ibuprofen. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Comment: Imatinib may cause thrombocytopenia; bleeding risk increased when imatinib is coadministered with anticoagulants, NSAIDs, platelet inhibitors, and thrombolytic agents.

• imidapril

  Minor (1)ibuprofen decreases effects of imidapril by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

• imipramine

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)imipramine increases effects of pseudoephedrine by sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

• indapamide

  Monitor Closely (1)ibuprofen increases and indapamide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)indapamide will increase the level or effect of ibuprofen by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• indomethacin

  Monitor Closely (2)ibuprofen and indomethacin both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  ibuprofen and indomethacin both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)ibuprofen will increase the level or effect of indomethacin by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• insulin degludec

  Monitor Closely (1)pseudoephedrine decreases effects of insulin degludec by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Sympathomimetics increase blood glucose by stimulating alpha and beta receptors; this action results in increased hepatic glucose production, glycogenolysis, and decreased insulin secretion.

• insulin degludec/insulin aspart

  Monitor Closely (1)pseudoephedrine decreases effects of insulin degludec/insulin aspart by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Sympathomimetics increase blood glucose by stimulating alpha and beta receptors; this action results in increased hepatic glucose production, glycogenolysis, and decreased insulin secretion.

• insulin detemir

  Monitor Closely (1)pseudoephedrine decreases effects of insulin detemir by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Sympathomimetics increase blood glucose by stimulating alpha and beta receptors; this action results in increased hepatic glucose production, glycogenolysis, and decreased insulin secretion.

• insulin glargine

  Monitor Closely (1)pseudoephedrine decreases effects of insulin glargine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Sympathomimetics increase blood glucose by stimulating alpha and beta receptors; this action results in increased hepatic glucose production, glycogenolysis, and decreased insulin secretion.

• insulin inhaled

  Monitor Closely (1)pseudoephedrine decreases effects of insulin inhaled by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Sympathomimetics increase blood glucose by stimulating alpha and beta receptors; this action results in increased hepatic glucose production, glycogenolysis, and decreased insulin secretion.

• insulin regular human

  Monitor Closely (1)pseudoephedrine decreases effects of insulin regular human by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Sympathomimetics increase blood glucose by stimulating alpha and beta receptors; this action results in increased hepatic glucose production, glycogenolysis, and decreased insulin secretion.

• iobenguane I 123

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)pseudoephedrine decreases effects of iobenguane I 123 by receptor binding competition. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If clinically appropriate, discontinue drugs that compete for NE receptor sites for at least 5 half-lives; may cause false-negative imaging results. Do not administer pseudoephedrine until at least 7 days after each iobenguane dose.

• iobenguane I 131

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)pseudoephedrine decreases effects of iobenguane I 131 by receptor binding competition. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If clinically appropriate, discontinue drugs that compete for NE receptor sites for at least 5 half-lives; may cause false-negative imaging results. Do not administer pseudoephedrine until at least 7 days after each iobenguane dose.

• irbesartan

  Monitor Closely (3)irbesartan, ibuprofen. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.
  
  irbesartan and ibuprofen both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  ibuprofen decreases effects of irbesartan by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Antihypertensive effect of angiotensin receptor blockers may be attenuated by NSAIDs; monitor renal function and blood pressure periodically.

• isocarboxazid

  Contraindicated (1)isocarboxazid increases effects of pseudoephedrine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Risk of acute hypertensive episode.

• isoflurane

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)isoflurane increases toxicity of pseudoephedrine by Mechanism: unknown. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Risk of V tach, HTN.

• isoproterenol

  Monitor Closely (2)isoproterenol and pseudoephedrine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  ibuprofen increases and isoproterenol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• ketoconazole

  Minor (1)ketoconazole will increase the level or effect of ibuprofen by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• ketoprofen

  Monitor Closely (2)ibuprofen and ketoprofen both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  ibuprofen and ketoprofen both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)ibuprofen will increase the level or effect of ketoprofen by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• ketorolac

  Monitor Closely (2)ibuprofen and ketorolac both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  ibuprofen and ketorolac both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (1)ibuprofen, ketorolac. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated.Minor (1)ibuprofen will increase the level or effect of ketorolac by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• ketorolac intranasal

  Monitor Closely (2)ibuprofen and ketorolac intranasal both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  ibuprofen and ketorolac intranasal both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.Serious - Use Alternative (1)ibuprofen, ketorolac intranasal. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated.Minor (1)ibuprofen will increase the level or effect of ketorolac intranasal by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• labetalol

  Monitor Closely (2)labetalol and ibuprofen both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  ibuprofen decreases effects of labetalol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. NSAIDs diminish antihypertensive effects of beta-blockers.

• lacosamide

  Monitor Closely (1)ibuprofen increases levels of lacosamide by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Consider decreasing lacosamide dose when coadministered with strong CYP2C9 inhibitors.

• latanoprost

  Monitor Closely (1)latanoprost, ibuprofen. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. There are conflicting reports from studies of either increased or decreased IOP when ophthalmic prostaglandins are coadministered with NSAIDs (either systemic or ophthalmic).

• latanoprostene bunod ophthalmic

  Monitor Closely (1)latanoprostene bunod ophthalmic, ibuprofen. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. There are conflicting reports from studies of either increased or decreased IOP when ophthalmic prostaglandins are coadministered with NSAIDs (either systemic or ophthalmic).

• leflunomide

  Minor (1)leflunomide will increase the level or effect of ibuprofen by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• lesinurad

  Monitor Closely (1)ibuprofen will increase the level or effect of lesinurad by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• levalbuterol

  Monitor Closely (2)levalbuterol and pseudoephedrine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  ibuprofen increases and levalbuterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• levofloxacin

  Monitor Closely (1)levofloxacin, ibuprofen. Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Comment: Risk of CNS stimulation/seizure. Mechanism: Displacement of GABA from receptors in brain.

• levoketoconazole

  Minor (1)levoketoconazole will increase the level or effect of ibuprofen by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• levomilnacipran

  Monitor Closely (1)levomilnacipran, ibuprofen. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. SNRIs may further impair platelet activity in patients taking antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs.Serious - Use Alternative (1)levomilnacipran increases effects of pseudoephedrine by sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• linezolid

  Contraindicated (1)linezolid increases effects of pseudoephedrine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Risk of acute hypertensive episode.

• lisdexamfetamine

  Monitor Closely (1)lisdexamfetamine and pseudoephedrine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

• lisinopril

  Monitor Closely (1)lisinopril, ibuprofen. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.Serious - Use Alternative (1)ibuprofen, lisinopril. pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may result in a significant decrease in renal function. NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors. The mechanism of these interactions is likely related to the ability of NSAIDs to reduce the synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins.

• lithium

  Monitor Closely (1)ibuprofen increases levels of lithium by decreasing renal clearance. Use Caution/Monitor.

• lofepramine

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)lofepramine, pseudoephedrine. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

• lornoxicam

  Monitor Closely (2)ibuprofen and lornoxicam both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  ibuprofen and lornoxicam both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)ibuprofen will increase the level or effect of lornoxicam by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• losartan

  Monitor Closely (3)losartan, ibuprofen. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.
  
  ibuprofen decreases effects of losartan by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. NSAIDs decrease synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins, and thus affect fluid homeostasis and may diminish antihypertensive effect.
  
  losartan and ibuprofen both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• lumacaftor/ivacaftor

  Monitor Closely (1)lumacaftor/ivacaftor will decrease the level or effect of ibuprofen by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Ibuprofen it a substrate of CYP2C9. Lumacaftor has the potential to induce CYP2C9 substrates.

• maprotiline

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)maprotiline, pseudoephedrine. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

• meclofenamate

  Monitor Closely (2)meclofenamate and ibuprofen both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  meclofenamate and ibuprofen both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)meclofenamate will increase the level or effect of ibuprofen by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• mefenamic acid

  Monitor Closely (2)ibuprofen and mefenamic acid both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  ibuprofen and mefenamic acid both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)ibuprofen will increase the level or effect of mefenamic acid by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• melatonin

  Monitor Closely (1)melatonin increases effects of ibuprofen by anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor. Melatonin may decrease prothrombin time.

• meloxicam

  Monitor Closely (2)ibuprofen and meloxicam both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  ibuprofen and meloxicam both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)ibuprofen will increase the level or effect of meloxicam by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• mesalamine

  Monitor Closely (1)mesalamine, ibuprofen. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive nephrotoxicity.Minor (1)ibuprofen will increase the level or effect of mesalamine by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• metaproterenol

  Monitor Closely (2)ibuprofen increases and metaproterenol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  metaproterenol and pseudoephedrine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

• methamphetamine

  Monitor Closely (1)methamphetamine and pseudoephedrine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

• methenamine

  Monitor Closely (1)methenamine decreases effects of pseudoephedrine by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Urinary excretion of indirect acting alpha/beta agonists (eg, pseudoephedrine) may increase when administered concomitantly with urinary acidifying agents, resulting in lower serum concentrations.

• methotrexate

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)ibuprofen increases levels of methotrexate by decreasing renal clearance. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Concomitant administration of NSAIDs with high dose methotrexate has been reported to elevate and prolong serum methotrexate levels, resulting in deaths from severe hematologic and GI toxicity. NSAIDs may reduce tubular secretion of methotrexate and enhance toxicity. .

• methoxyflurane

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)methoxyflurane increases toxicity of pseudoephedrine by Mechanism: unknown. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Risk of V tach, HTN.

• methyclothiazide

  Monitor Closely (1)ibuprofen increases and methyclothiazide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor. .Minor (1)methyclothiazide will increase the level or effect of ibuprofen by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• methyl aminolevulinate

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)ibuprofen, methyl aminolevulinate. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Each drug may increase the photosensitizing effect of the other.

• methyldopa

  Monitor Closely (1)methyldopa increases effects of pseudoephedrine by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• methylenedioxymethamphetamine

  Monitor Closely (1)methylenedioxymethamphetamine and pseudoephedrine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

• methylergonovine

  Contraindicated (1)methylergonovine increases effects of pseudoephedrine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Ergot derivatives may enhance the vasoconstricting effect of pseudoephedrine and eventually significantly increasing blood pressure.

• methylprednisolone

  Monitor Closely (1)ibuprofen, methylprednisolone. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.

• metolazone

  Monitor Closely (1)ibuprofen increases and metolazone decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)metolazone will increase the level or effect of ibuprofen by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• metoprolol

  Monitor Closely (2)ibuprofen decreases effects of metoprolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.
  
  metoprolol and ibuprofen both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• metronidazole

  Minor (1)metronidazole will increase the level or effect of ibuprofen by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• miconazole vaginal

  Minor (1)miconazole vaginal will increase the level or effect of ibuprofen by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• midodrine

  Monitor Closely (1)midodrine and pseudoephedrine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

• milnacipran

  Monitor Closely (1)milnacipran, ibuprofen. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of upper GI bleeding. SSRIs inhib. serotonin uptake by platelets.Serious - Use Alternative (1)milnacipran increases effects of pseudoephedrine by sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• mipomersen

  Monitor Closely (1)mipomersen, ibuprofen. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Both drugs have potential to increase hepatic enzymes; monitor LFTs.

• mistletoe

  Monitor Closely (1)ibuprofen increases and mistletoe decreases anticoagulation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• moexipril

  Monitor Closely (1)moexipril, ibuprofen. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.Serious - Use Alternative (1)ibuprofen, moexipril. pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may result in a significant decrease in renal function. NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors. The mechanism of these interactions is likely related to the ability of NSAIDs to reduce the synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins.

• moxifloxacin

  Monitor Closely (1)moxifloxacin, ibuprofen. Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Comment: Increased risk of CNS stimulation and seizures with high doses of fluoroquinolones.

• moxisylyte

  Monitor Closely (1)ibuprofen decreases effects of moxisylyte by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

• mycophenolate

  Monitor Closely (1)ibuprofen will increase the level or effect of mycophenolate by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Use Caution/Monitor.

• nabumetone

  Monitor Closely (2)ibuprofen and nabumetone both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  ibuprofen and nabumetone both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)ibuprofen will increase the level or effect of nabumetone by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• nadolol

  Monitor Closely (2)ibuprofen decreases effects of nadolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.
  
  nadolol and ibuprofen both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• naproxen

  Serious - Use Alternative (3)ibuprofen will increase the level or effect of naproxen by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Therapeutic duplication
  
  ibuprofen and naproxen both increase anticoagulation. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Therapeutic duplication
  
  ibuprofen and naproxen both increase serum potassium. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Therapeutic duplication

• nateglinide

  Monitor Closely (1)pseudoephedrine decreases effects of nateglinide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration may reduce nateglinide's hypoglycemic action.Minor (1)nateglinide will increase the level or effect of ibuprofen by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• nebivolol

  Monitor Closely (2)ibuprofen decreases effects of nebivolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.
  
  nebivolol and ibuprofen both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• nefazodone

  Monitor Closely (1)nefazodone, ibuprofen. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of upper GI bleeding. SSRIs inhib. serotonin uptake by platelets.

• neomycin PO

  Minor (1)ibuprofen increases levels of neomycin PO by decreasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown. Interaction mainly occurs in preterm infants.

• nettle

  Monitor Closely (1)ibuprofen increases and nettle decreases anticoagulation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• nilotinib

  Minor (1)nilotinib will increase the level or effect of ibuprofen by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• noni juice

  Minor (1)ibuprofen and noni juice both increase serum potassium. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• norepinephrine

  Monitor Closely (2)norepinephrine and pseudoephedrine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  ibuprofen increases and norepinephrine decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• nortriptyline

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)nortriptyline increases effects of pseudoephedrine by sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

• ofloxacin

  Minor (1)ofloxacin, ibuprofen. Other (see comment). Minor/Significance Unknown. Comment: Risk of CNS stimulation/seizure. Mechanism: Displacement of GABA from receptors in brain.

• olmesartan

  Monitor Closely (3)olmesartan, ibuprofen. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.
  
  ibuprofen decreases effects of olmesartan by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. NSAIDs decrease synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins, and thus affect fluid homeostasis and may diminish antihypertensive effect.
  
  olmesartan and ibuprofen both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• olodaterol inhaled

  Monitor Closely (1)pseudoephedrine and olodaterol inhaled both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor. Caution with coadministration of adrenergic drugs by any route because of additive sympathetic effects

• ospemifene

  Monitor Closely (2)ibuprofen increases levels of ospemifene by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  ibuprofen, ospemifene. Either increases levels of the other by plasma protein binding competition. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• oxaprozin

  Serious - Use Alternative (3)ibuprofen and oxaprozin both increase anticoagulation. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Therapeutic duplication
  
  ibuprofen will increase the level or effect of oxaprozin by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Therapeutic duplication
  
  ibuprofen and oxaprozin both increase serum potassium. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Therapeutic duplication

• oxytocin

  Monitor Closely (1)oxytocin increases effects of pseudoephedrine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• ozanimod

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)ozanimod increases toxicity of pseudoephedrine by sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Because the active metabolite of ozanimod inhibits MAO-B in vitro, there is a potential for serious adverse reactions, including hypertensive crisis. Therefore, coadministration of ozanimod with drugs that can increase norepinephrine or serotonin is not recommended. Monitor for hypertension with concomitant use.

• panax ginseng

  Monitor Closely (1)ibuprofen and panax ginseng both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• parecoxib

  Monitor Closely (2)ibuprofen and parecoxib both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  ibuprofen and parecoxib both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)ibuprofen will increase the level or effect of parecoxib by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• paromomycin

  Minor (1)ibuprofen increases levels of paromomycin by decreasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown. Interaction mainly occurs in preterm infants.

• paroxetine

  Monitor Closely (1)paroxetine, ibuprofen. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of upper GI bleeding. SSRIs inhib. serotonin uptake by platelets.

• pau d'arco

  Monitor Closely (1)ibuprofen and pau d'arco both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• pegaspargase

  Monitor Closely (1)pegaspargase increases effects of ibuprofen by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of bleeding events.

• peginterferon alfa 2b

  Monitor Closely (1)peginterferon alfa 2b decreases levels of ibuprofen by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. When patients are administered peginterferon alpha-2b with CYP2C9 substrates, the therapeutic effect of these drugs may be altered.

• pemetrexed

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)ibuprofen increases levels of pemetrexed by unspecified interaction mechanism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Especially in pts. w/mild moderate renal insufficiency. D/C NSAIDs 2 5 d before and 2 d after pemetrexed administration.

• penbutolol

  Monitor Closely (2)ibuprofen decreases effects of penbutolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.
  
  penbutolol and ibuprofen both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• pentobarbital

  Minor (1)pentobarbital will decrease the level or effect of ibuprofen by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• perindopril

  Monitor Closely (1)perindopril, ibuprofen. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.Serious - Use Alternative (1)ibuprofen, perindopril. pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may result in a significant decrease in renal function. NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors. The mechanism of these interactions is likely related to the ability of NSAIDs to reduce the synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins.

• perphenazine

  Monitor Closely (1)perphenazine, pseudoephedrine. Mechanism: unknown. Use Caution/Monitor. Consider avoiding use of pseudoephedrine in patients receiving phenothiazines (especially thioridazine) due to the potential risk of cardiac arrhythmia or sudden death. Monitor for evidence of ventricular arrhythmias during concomitant use.

• pexidartinib

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)ibuprofen and pexidartinib both increase Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Pexidartinib can cause hepatotoxicity. Avoid coadministration of pexidartinib with other products know to cause hepatoxicity.

• phendimetrazine

  Monitor Closely (1)phendimetrazine and pseudoephedrine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

• phenelzine

  Contraindicated (1)phenelzine increases effects of pseudoephedrine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Risk of acute hypertensive episode.

• phenindione

  Monitor Closely (1)phenindione and ibuprofen both increase anticoagulation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• phenobarbital

  Minor (1)phenobarbital will decrease the level or effect of ibuprofen by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• phenoxybenzamine

  Monitor Closely (1)ibuprofen decreases effects of phenoxybenzamine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

• phentermine

  Monitor Closely (1)phentermine and pseudoephedrine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

• phentolamine

  Monitor Closely (1)ibuprofen decreases effects of phentolamine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

• phenylephrine

  Monitor Closely (1)phenylephrine and pseudoephedrine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

• phenylephrine PO

  Monitor Closely (1)phenylephrine PO and pseudoephedrine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

• phytoestrogens

  Monitor Closely (1)ibuprofen and phytoestrogens both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• pindolol

  Monitor Closely (2)ibuprofen decreases effects of pindolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.
  
  pindolol and ibuprofen both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• pirbuterol

  Monitor Closely (2)ibuprofen increases and pirbuterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  pirbuterol and pseudoephedrine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

• piroxicam

  Monitor Closely (2)ibuprofen and piroxicam both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  ibuprofen and piroxicam both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)ibuprofen will increase the level or effect of piroxicam by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• pivmecillinam

  Monitor Closely (2)pivmecillinam, ibuprofen. Either increases levels of the other by plasma protein binding competition. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  pivmecillinam, ibuprofen. Either increases levels of the other by decreasing renal clearance. Use Caution/Monitor.

• potassium acid phosphate

  Monitor Closely (1)ibuprofen and potassium acid phosphate both increase serum potassium. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• potassium chloride

  Monitor Closely (1)ibuprofen and potassium chloride both increase serum potassium. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• potassium citrate

  Monitor Closely (1)ibuprofen and potassium citrate both increase serum potassium. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• potassium iodide

  Monitor Closely (1)potassium iodide and ibuprofen both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• potassium phosphate

  Monitor Closely (1)potassium phosphate decreases effects of pseudoephedrine by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Urinary excretion of indirect acting alpha/beta agonists (eg, pseudoephedrine) may increase when administered concomitantly with urinary acidifying agents, resulting in lower serum concentrations.

• pralatrexate

  Monitor Closely (1)ibuprofen increases levels of pralatrexate by decreasing renal clearance. Use Caution/Monitor. NSAIDs may delay pralatrexate clearance, increasing drug exposure. Adjust the pralatrexate dose as needed.

• prasugrel

  Monitor Closely (1)ibuprofen, prasugrel. Either increases effects of the other by anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor. Chronic use of NSAIDs with prasugrel may increase bleeding risk.

• prazosin

  Monitor Closely (1)ibuprofen decreases effects of prazosin by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

• prednisolone

  Monitor Closely (1)ibuprofen, prednisolone. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.

• prednisone

  Monitor Closely (1)ibuprofen, prednisone. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of GI ulceration.

• pretomanid

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)ibuprofen, pretomanid. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Pretomanid regimen associated with hepatotoxicity. Avoid alcohol and hepatotoxic agents, including herbal supplements and drugs other than bedaquiline and linezolid.

• primidone

  Minor (1)primidone will decrease the level or effect of ibuprofen by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• probenecid

  Monitor Closely (1)ibuprofen will increase the level or effect of probenecid by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Use Caution/Monitor.

• procarbazine

  Contraindicated (1)procarbazine increases effects of pseudoephedrine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Risk of acute hypertensive episode.

• prochlorperazine

  Monitor Closely (1)prochlorperazine, pseudoephedrine. Mechanism: unknown. Use Caution/Monitor. Consider avoiding use of pseudoephedrine in patients receiving phenothiazines (especially thioridazine) due to the potential risk of cardiac arrhythmia or sudden death. Monitor for evidence of ventricular arrhythmias during concomitant use.

• promazine

  Monitor Closely (1)promazine, pseudoephedrine. Mechanism: unknown. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of cardiac arrhythmia or sudden death, more likely w/thioridazine than other phenothiazines. Interaction more likely in certain predisposed pts. only.

• promethazine

  Monitor Closely (1)promethazine, pseudoephedrine. Mechanism: unknown. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of cardiac arrhythmia or sudden death, more likely w/thioridazine than other phenothiazines. Interaction more likely in certain predisposed pts. only.

• propranolol

  Monitor Closely (2)ibuprofen decreases effects of propranolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.
  
  propranolol and ibuprofen both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• propylhexedrine

  Monitor Closely (1)propylhexedrine and pseudoephedrine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

• protamine

  Monitor Closely (1)protamine and ibuprofen both increase anticoagulation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

• protriptyline

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)protriptyline increases effects of pseudoephedrine by sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

• quinapril

  Monitor Closely (1)quinapril, ibuprofen. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.Serious - Use Alternative (1)ibuprofen, quinapril. pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may result in a significant decrease in renal function. NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors. The mechanism of these interactions is likely related to the ability of NSAIDs to reduce the synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins.

• ramipril

  Monitor Closely (1)ramipril, ibuprofen. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.Serious - Use Alternative (1)ibuprofen, ramipril. pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may result in a significant decrease in renal function. NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors. The mechanism of these interactions is likely related to the ability of NSAIDs to reduce the synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins.

• rasagiline

  Contraindicated (1)rasagiline increases effects of pseudoephedrine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Risk of acute hypertensive episode.

• reishi

  Monitor Closely (1)ibuprofen and reishi both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• reteplase

  Monitor Closely (1)ibuprofen and reteplase both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor. Potential for increased risk of bleeding, caution is advised.

• rifampin

  Minor (1)rifampin will decrease the level or effect of ibuprofen by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• rifapentine

  Minor (1)rifapentine will decrease the level or effect of ibuprofen by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• rivaroxaban

  Monitor Closely (1)rivaroxaban, ibuprofen. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: NSAIDs are known to increase bleeding. Bleeding risk may be increased when NSAIDs are used concomitantly with rivaroxaban. Monitor for signs/symptoms of blood loss.

• rivastigmine

  Monitor Closely (1)rivastigmine increases toxicity of ibuprofen by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Monitor patients for symptoms of active or occult gastrointestinal bleeding.

• rose hips

  Minor (1)rose hips will increase the level or effect of ibuprofen by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• sacubitril/valsartan

  Monitor Closely (3)sacubitril/valsartan, ibuprofen. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.
  
  ibuprofen decreases effects of sacubitril/valsartan by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. NSAIDs decrease synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins, and thus affect fluid homeostasis and may diminish antihypertensive effect.
  
  sacubitril/valsartan and ibuprofen both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• safinamide

  Monitor Closely (1)pseudoephedrine and safinamide both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor. Monitor patients for hypertension if safinamide is prescribed concomitantly with prescription or nonprescription sympathomimetics, including nasal, oral, or ophthalmic decongestants and cold remedies.

• salicylates (non-asa)

  Monitor Closely (2)ibuprofen and salicylates (non-asa) both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  ibuprofen and salicylates (non-asa) both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)ibuprofen will increase the level or effect of salicylates (non-asa) by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• salmeterol

  Monitor Closely (2)salmeterol and pseudoephedrine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  ibuprofen increases and salmeterol decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• salsalate

  Monitor Closely (2)ibuprofen and salsalate both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  ibuprofen and salsalate both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)ibuprofen will increase the level or effect of salsalate by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• saw palmetto

  Monitor Closely (1)saw palmetto increases toxicity of ibuprofen by unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. May increase risk of bleeding.

• secobarbital

  Minor (1)secobarbital will decrease the level or effect of ibuprofen by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• selegiline

  Contraindicated (1)selegiline increases effects of pseudoephedrine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Risk of acute hypertensive episode.

• selegiline transdermal

  Contraindicated (1)selegiline transdermal increases effects of pseudoephedrine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Risk of acute hypertensive episode.

• serdexmethylphenidate/dexmethylphenidate

  Monitor Closely (2)serdexmethylphenidate/dexmethylphenidate and pseudoephedrine both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  serdexmethylphenidate/dexmethylphenidate and pseudoephedrine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

• sertraline

  Monitor Closely (1)sertraline, ibuprofen. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of upper GI bleeding. SSRIs inhib. serotonin uptake by platelets.

• sevoflurane

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)sevoflurane increases toxicity of pseudoephedrine by Mechanism: unknown. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Risk of V tach, HTN.

• Siberian ginseng

  Monitor Closely (1)ibuprofen and Siberian ginseng both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• silodosin

  Monitor Closely (2)ibuprofen decreases effects of silodosin by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.
  
  pseudoephedrine decreases effects of silodosin by sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

• siponimod

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)ibuprofen will increase the level or effect of siponimod by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration of siponimod with drugs that cause moderate CYP2C9 AND a moderate or strong CYP3A4 inhibition is not recommended. Caution if siponimod coadministered with moderate CYP2C9 inhibitors alone.

• sodium bicarbonate

  Monitor Closely (1)sodium bicarbonate will increase the level or effect of pseudoephedrine by passive renal tubular reabsorption - basic urine. Use Caution/Monitor. Caution advised with frequent or high dose antacids

• sodium citrate/citric acid

  Monitor Closely (1)sodium citrate/citric acid will increase the level or effect of pseudoephedrine by passive renal tubular reabsorption - basic urine. Use Caution/Monitor.

• sodium lactate

  Monitor Closely (1)sodium lactate will increase the level or effect of pseudoephedrine by passive renal tubular reabsorption - basic urine. Use Caution/Monitor.

• sodium phosphates, IV

  Monitor Closely (1)sodium phosphates, IV decreases effects of pseudoephedrine by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Urinary excretion of indirect acting alpha/beta agonists (eg, pseudoephedrine) may increase when administered concomitantly with urinary acidifying agents, resulting in lower serum concentrations.

• sodium picosulfate/magnesium oxide/anhydrous citric acid

  Monitor Closely (1)ibuprofen, sodium picosulfate/magnesium oxide/anhydrous citric acid. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May be associated with fluid and electrolyte imbalances.

• sodium sulfate/?magnesium sulfate/potassium chloride

  Monitor Closely (1)sodium sulfate/?magnesium sulfate/potassium chloride increases toxicity of ibuprofen by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Coadministration with medications that cause fluid and electrolyte abnormalities may increase the risk of adverse events of seizure, arrhythmias, and renal impairment.

• sodium sulfate/potassium chloride/magnesium sulfate/polyethylene glycol

  Monitor Closely (1)ibuprofen, sodium sulfate/potassium chloride/magnesium sulfate/polyethylene glycol. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Caution when bowel preps are used with drugs that cause SIADH or NSAIDs; increased risk for water retention or electrolyte imbalance.

• sodium sulfate/potassium sulfate/magnesium sulfate

  Monitor Closely (1)sodium sulfate/potassium sulfate/magnesium sulfate increases toxicity of ibuprofen by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Coadministration with medications that cause fluid and electrolyte abnormalities may increase the risk of adverse events of seizure, arrhythmias, and renal impairment.

• solriamfetol

  Monitor Closely (1)pseudoephedrine and solriamfetol both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

• sotalol

  Monitor Closely (2)ibuprofen decreases effects of sotalol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.
  
  sotalol and ibuprofen both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• sparsentan

  Monitor Closely (1)ibuprofen and sparsentan both increase nephrotoxicity and/or ototoxicity. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration of NSAIDS, including selective COX-2 inhibitors, may result in deterioration of kidney function (eg, possible kidney failure). Monitor for signs of worsening renal function with concomitant use with NSAIDs.

• spironolactone

  Monitor Closely (2)spironolactone and ibuprofen both increase serum potassium. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
  
  spironolactone decreases effects of pseudoephedrine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• streptomycin

  Minor (1)ibuprofen increases levels of streptomycin by decreasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown. Interaction mainly occurs in preterm infants.

• succinylcholine

  Monitor Closely (1)ibuprofen and succinylcholine both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• sulfamethoxazole

  Minor (1)sulfamethoxazole will increase the level or effect of ibuprofen by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• sulfasalazine

  Monitor Closely (2)ibuprofen and sulfasalazine both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  ibuprofen and sulfasalazine both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)ibuprofen will increase the level or effect of sulfasalazine by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• sulindac

  Monitor Closely (2)ibuprofen and sulindac both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  ibuprofen and sulindac both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)ibuprofen will increase the level or effect of sulindac by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• tacrolimus

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)ibuprofen, tacrolimus. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Concomitant administration increases risk of nephrotoxicity.

• tafluprost

  Monitor Closely (1)tafluprost, ibuprofen. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. There are conflicting reports from studies of either increased or decreased IOP when ophthalmic prostaglandins are coadministered with NSAIDs (either systemic or ophthalmic).

• tamsulosin

  Monitor Closely (1)pseudoephedrine decreases effects of tamsulosin by sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

• telmisartan

  Monitor Closely (3)telmisartan, ibuprofen. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.
  
  ibuprofen decreases effects of telmisartan by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. NSAIDs decrease synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins, and thus affect fluid homeostasis and may diminish antihypertensive effect.
  
  telmisartan and ibuprofen both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• temocillin

  Monitor Closely (2)temocillin, ibuprofen. Either increases levels of the other by plasma protein binding competition. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  temocillin, ibuprofen. Either increases levels of the other by decreasing renal clearance. Use Caution/Monitor.

• tenecteplase

  Monitor Closely (1)ibuprofen and tenecteplase both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor. Potential for increased risk of bleeding, caution is advised.

• tenofovir DF

  Monitor Closely (1)tenofovir DF, ibuprofen. Either increases levels of the other by decreasing renal clearance. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Toxicity may result from coadministration of tenofovir DF with other drugs that are also primarily excreted by glomerular filtration and/or active tubular secretion including high-dose or multiple-dose NSAIDs; alternatives to NSAIDs should be considered.

• terazosin

  Monitor Closely (2)pseudoephedrine decreases effects of terazosin by sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  ibuprofen decreases effects of terazosin by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

• terbinafine

  Monitor Closely (1)ibuprofen will increase the level or effect of terbinafine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

• terbutaline

  Monitor Closely (2)terbutaline and pseudoephedrine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  ibuprofen increases and terbutaline decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• thioridazine

  Monitor Closely (1)thioridazine, pseudoephedrine. Mechanism: unknown. Use Caution/Monitor. Consider avoiding use of pseudoephedrine in patients receiving phenothiazines (especially thioridazine) due to the potential risk of cardiac arrhythmia or sudden death. Monitor for evidence of ventricular arrhythmias during concomitant use.

• ticagrelor

  Monitor Closely (1)ticagrelor, ibuprofen. Either increases effects of the other by anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of bleeding with use of ticagrelor and chronic NSAID use. .

• ticarcillin

  Monitor Closely (2)ticarcillin, ibuprofen. Either increases levels of the other by plasma protein binding competition. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  ticarcillin, ibuprofen. Either increases levels of the other by decreasing renal clearance. Use Caution/Monitor.

• ticlopidine

  Monitor Closely (2)ticlopidine will increase the level or effect of ibuprofen by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  ticlopidine increases toxicity of ibuprofen by anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• timolol

  Monitor Closely (2)ibuprofen decreases effects of timolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.
  
  timolol and ibuprofen both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• tobramycin

  Minor (1)ibuprofen increases levels of tobramycin by decreasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown. Interaction mainly occurs in preterm infants.

• tobramycin inhaled

  Monitor Closely (1)tobramycin inhaled and ibuprofen both increase nephrotoxicity and/or ototoxicity. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Avoid concurrent or sequential use to decrease risk for ototoxicity

• tolazamide

  Monitor Closely (1)ibuprofen increases effects of tolazamide by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hypoglycemia.

• tolbutamide

  Monitor Closely (1)ibuprofen increases effects of tolbutamide by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hypoglycemia.

• tolfenamic acid

  Monitor Closely (2)ibuprofen and tolfenamic acid both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  ibuprofen and tolfenamic acid both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)ibuprofen will increase the level or effect of tolfenamic acid by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• tolmetin

  Monitor Closely (2)ibuprofen and tolmetin both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.
  
  ibuprofen and tolmetin both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.Minor (1)ibuprofen will increase the level or effect of tolmetin by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• tolvaptan

  Monitor Closely (1)ibuprofen and tolvaptan both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• torsemide

  Monitor Closely (1)ibuprofen increases and torsemide decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• trandolapril

  Monitor Closely (1)trandolapril, ibuprofen. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.Serious - Use Alternative (1)ibuprofen, trandolapril. pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may result in a significant decrease in renal function. NSAIDs may diminish the antihypertensive effect of ACE inhibitors. The mechanism of these interactions is likely related to the ability of NSAIDs to reduce the synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins.

• tranylcypromine

  Contraindicated (1)tranylcypromine increases effects of pseudoephedrine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Risk of acute hypertensive episode.

• travoprost ophthalmic

  Monitor Closely (1)travoprost ophthalmic, ibuprofen. unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. There are conflicting reports from studies of either increased or decreased IOP when ophthalmic prostaglandins are coadministered with NSAIDs (either systemic or ophthalmic).

• trazodone

  Monitor Closely (1)trazodone, ibuprofen. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of upper GI bleeding. SSRIs inhib. serotonin uptake by platelets.Serious - Use Alternative (1)trazodone, pseudoephedrine. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

• treosulfan

  Minor (1)treosulfan decreases effects of ibuprofen by Mechanism: unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• triamcinolone acetonide injectable suspension

  Monitor Closely (1)ibuprofen, triamcinolone acetonide injectable suspension. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Concomitant use of NSAIDS and corticosteroids increases the risk of gastrointestinal side effects. .

• triamterene

  Monitor Closely (1)triamterene and ibuprofen both increase serum potassium. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.Minor (2)triamterene, ibuprofen. Other (see comment). Minor/Significance Unknown. Comment: Risk of acute renal failure. Mechanism: NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis, which normally protect against nephrotoxicity.
  
  ibuprofen increases toxicity of triamterene by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis, increasing the risk of nephrotoxicity.

• trifluoperazine

  Monitor Closely (1)trifluoperazine, pseudoephedrine. Mechanism: unknown. Use Caution/Monitor. Consider avoiding use of pseudoephedrine in patients receiving phenothiazines (especially thioridazine) due to the potential risk of cardiac arrhythmia or sudden death. Monitor for evidence of ventricular arrhythmias during concomitant use.

• trimipramine

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)trimipramine increases effects of pseudoephedrine by sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.

• valganciclovir

  Minor (1)ibuprofen will increase the level or effect of valganciclovir by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• valoctocogene roxaparvovec

  Monitor Closely (1)ibuprofen and valoctocogene roxaparvovec both increase Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Medications that may cause hepatotoxicity when combined with valoctogene roxaparvovec may potentiate the risk of elevated liver enzymes. Closely monitor these medications and consider alternative medications in case of potential drug interactions.

• valproic acid

  Minor (1)valproic acid will increase the level or effect of ibuprofen by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• valsartan

  Monitor Closely (3)valsartan, ibuprofen. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: May result in renal function deterioration, particularly in elderly or volume depleted individuals.
  
  ibuprofen decreases effects of valsartan by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. NSAIDs decrease synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins, and thus affect fluid homeostasis and may diminish antihypertensive effect.
  
  valsartan and ibuprofen both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

• vancomycin

  Minor (1)ibuprofen increases levels of vancomycin by decreasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown. Interaction mainly occurs in neonates.

• venlafaxine

  Monitor Closely (1)venlafaxine, ibuprofen. Either increases toxicity of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of upper GI bleeding. SSRIs inhib. serotonin uptake by platelets.Serious - Use Alternative (1)venlafaxine increases effects of pseudoephedrine by sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• vitamin K1 (phytonadione)

  Monitor Closely (1)ibuprofen increases and vitamin K1 (phytonadione) decreases anticoagulation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.

• voclosporin

  Monitor Closely (1)voclosporin, ibuprofen. Either increases toxicity of the other by nephrotoxicity and/or ototoxicity. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration with drugs associated with nephrotoxicity may increase the risk for acute and/or chronic nephrotoxicity.

• vorapaxar

  Monitor Closely (1)ibuprofen, vorapaxar. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Additive antiplatelet effect may occur.

• voriconazole

  Minor (1)voriconazole will increase the level or effect of ibuprofen by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• vortioxetine

  Monitor Closely (1)ibuprofen, vortioxetine. Either increases effects of the other by anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

• warfarin

  Monitor Closely (1)ibuprofen, warfarin. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Drugs with antiplatelet properties may increase anticoagulation effect of warfarin.

• willow bark

  Minor (1)ibuprofen will increase the level or effect of willow bark by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• xylometazoline

  Monitor Closely (1)pseudoephedrine and xylometazoline both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.

• zafirlukast

  Minor (1)zafirlukast will increase the level or effect of ibuprofen by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

• zanubrutinib

  Monitor Closely (1)ibuprofen, zanubrutinib. Either increases effects of the other by anticoagulation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Zanubrutinib-induced cytopenias increases risk of hemorrhage. Coadministration of zanubritinib with antiplatelets or anticoagulants may further increase this risk.

• zotepine

  Monitor Closely (1)ibuprofen decreases effects of zotepine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.