salsalate (Rx)

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tablet

  • 500mg
  • 750mg

Osteoarthritis

3 g PO divided q8-12hr

Use lowest effective dose for shortest possible duration

Rheumatoid Arthritis

3 g PO divided q8-12hr

Use lowest effective dose for shortest possible duration

Safety & efficacy not established

Osteoarthritis

3 g PO divided q8-12hr

Use lowest effective dose for shortest possible duration

Rheumatoid arthritis

3 g PO divided q8-12hr

Use lowest effective dose for shortest possible duration

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            • dichlorphenamide

              dichlorphenamide increases levels of salsalate by unknown mechanism. Contraindicated. Coadministration of dichlorphenamide with high-dose aspirin may increase salicylate levels. Anorexia, tachypnea, lethargy, and coma reported.

            Serious - Use Alternative (17)

            • benazepril

              salsalate, 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.

            • captopril

              salsalate, 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.

            • enalapril

              salsalate, 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.

            • fosinopril

              salsalate, 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.

            • ketorolac

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

            • ketorolac intranasal

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

            • lisinopril

              salsalate, 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.

            • measles, mumps, rubella and varicella vaccine, live

              salsalate, measles, mumps, rubella and varicella vaccine, live. Mechanism: unspecified interaction mechanism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Risk of Reye's Syndrome with combination; avoid salicylate use for 6 wks after vaccination.

            • methotrexate

              salsalate increases levels of methotrexate by decreasing renal clearance. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Caution should be exercised when salicylates are given in combination with methotrexate. Risk for drug interactions with methotrexate is greatest during high-dose methotrexate therapy, it has been recommended that any of these drugs be used cautiously with methotrexate even when methotrexate is used in low doses.

            • methyl aminolevulinate

              salsalate, 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.

            • moexipril

              salsalate, 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.

            • pemetrexed

              salsalate increases levels of pemetrexed by unspecified interaction mechanism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Interrupt dosing in all patients taking NSAIDs with long elimination half-lives for at least 5d before, the day of, and 2d following pemetrexed administration. If coadministration of an NSAID is necessary, closely monitor patients for toxicity, especially myelosuppression, renal toxicity, and GI toxicity.

            • perindopril

              salsalate, 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.

            • quinapril

              salsalate, 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

              salsalate, 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.

            • trandolapril

              salsalate, 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.

            • varicella virus vaccine live

              salsalate, varicella virus vaccine live. Mechanism: unspecified interaction mechanism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Risk of Reye's Syndrome with combination; avoid salicylate use for 6 wks after vaccination.

            Monitor Closely (240)

            • acebutolol

              acebutolol and salsalate both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

              salsalate decreases effects of acebutolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

            • aceclofenac

              aceclofenac and salsalate both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              aceclofenac and salsalate both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • acemetacin

              acemetacin and salsalate both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              acemetacin and salsalate both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • acetazolamide

              acetazolamide, salsalate. Either increases levels of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors (CAIs) and salicylates inhibit each other's renal tubular secretion, resulting in increased plasma levels. CAIs also shift salicylates from plasma to the CNS, leading to potential neurotoxicity.

              acetazolamide, salsalate. Mechanism: passive renal tubular reabsorption due to increased pH. Use Caution/Monitor. Salicylate levels increased at moderate doses; risk of CNS toxicity. Salicylate levels decreased at large doses (d/t increased renal excretion of unchanged salicylic acid).

            • agrimony

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

            • albuterol

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

            • alfalfa

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

            • alfuzosin

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

            • aliskiren

              salsalate 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

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

            • American ginseng

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

            • amiloride

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

            • amoxicillin

              amoxicillin, salsalate. Either increases levels of the other by plasma protein binding competition. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • antithrombin alfa

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

            • antithrombin III

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

            • arformoterol

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

            • argatroban

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

            • asenapine

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

            • aspirin

              aspirin and salsalate both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              aspirin and salsalate both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • aspirin rectal

              aspirin rectal and salsalate both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

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

            • aspirin/citric acid/sodium bicarbonate

              aspirin/citric acid/sodium bicarbonate and salsalate both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

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

            • atenolol

              atenolol and salsalate both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

              salsalate decreases effects of atenolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

            • azilsartan

              salsalate, 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.

              salsalate 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 salsalate both increase anticoagulation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • benazepril

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

            • bendroflumethiazide

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

            • betaxolol

              betaxolol and salsalate both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

              salsalate decreases effects of betaxolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

            • betrixaban

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

            • bimatoprost

              bimatoprost, salsalate. 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 salsalate both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

              salsalate decreases effects of bisoprolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

            • bivalirudin

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

            • brinzolamide

              brinzolamide, salsalate. Either increases levels of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors (CAIs) and salicylates inhibit each other's renal tubular secretion, resulting in increased plasma levels. CAIs also shift salicylates from plasma to the CNS, leading to potential neurotoxicity.

            • budesonide

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

            • bumetanide

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

              salsalate decreases effects of bumetanide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

            • candesartan

              candesartan and salsalate both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

              salsalate 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, salsalate. 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, salsalate. 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.

            • carbenoxolone

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

            • carvedilol

              carvedilol and salsalate both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

              salsalate decreases effects of carvedilol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

            • celecoxib

              celecoxib and salsalate both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              celecoxib and salsalate both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • celiprolol

              celiprolol and salsalate both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

              salsalate decreases effects of celiprolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

            • chlorothiazide

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

            • chlorpropamide

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

            • chlorthalidone

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

            • choline magnesium trisalicylate

              choline magnesium trisalicylate and salsalate both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

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

            • cinnamon

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

            • citalopram

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

            • cordyceps

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

            • cortisone

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

            • cyclopenthiazide

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

            • dabigatran

              dabigatran and salsalate 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 salsalate both increase anticoagulation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • defibrotide

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

            • deflazacort

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

            • dexamethasone

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

            • diclofenac

              diclofenac and salsalate both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              diclofenac and salsalate both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • dicloxacillin

              dicloxacillin, salsalate. Either increases levels of the other by plasma protein binding competition. Use Caution/Monitor.

              dicloxacillin, salsalate. Either increases levels of the other by decreasing renal clearance. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • diflunisal

              diflunisal and salsalate both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              diflunisal and salsalate both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • digoxin

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

            • dobutamine

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

            • dong quai

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

            • dopexamine

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

            • doxazosin

              salsalate decreases effects of doxazosin by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

            • drospirenone

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

            • duloxetine

              duloxetine, salsalate. 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, salsalate. 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.

            • eltrombopag

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

            • elvitegravir/cobicistat/emtricitabine/tenofovir DF

              elvitegravir/cobicistat/emtricitabine/tenofovir DF, salsalate. 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.

            • enalapril

              enalapril, salsalate. 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 salsalate both increase anticoagulation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • ephedrine

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

            • epinephrine

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

            • epinephrine racemic

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

            • epoprostenol

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

            • eprosartan

              eprosartan and salsalate both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

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

            • esmolol

              esmolol and salsalate both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

              salsalate decreases effects of esmolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

            • ethacrynic acid

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

            • etodolac

              etodolac and salsalate both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              etodolac and salsalate both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • fennel

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

            • fenoprofen

              fenoprofen and salsalate both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              fenoprofen and salsalate both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • feverfew

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

            • fish oil triglycerides

              fish oil triglycerides will increase the level or effect of salsalate 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

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

            • fluoxetine

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

            • flurbiprofen

              flurbiprofen and salsalate both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              flurbiprofen and salsalate both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • fluvoxamine

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

            • fondaparinux

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

            • formoterol

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

            • forskolin

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

            • fosinopril

              fosinopril, salsalate. 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

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

            • garlic

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

            • gentamicin

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

            • ginger

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

            • ginkgo biloba

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

            • glimepiride

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

            • glipizide

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

            • glyburide

              salsalate increases effects of glyburide by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hypoglycemia.

            • griseofulvin

              griseofulvin decreases levels of salsalate by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • heparin

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

            • horse chestnut seed

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

            • hyaluronidase

              salsalate decreases effects of hyaluronidase by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Salicylates, when given in large systemic doses, may render tissues partially resistant to the action of hyaluronidase. Patients may require larger amounts of hyaluronidase for equivalent dispersing effect. .

            • hydralazine

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

            • hydrochlorothiazide

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

            • hydrocortisone

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

            • ibuprofen

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

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

            • ibuprofen IV

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

              ibuprofen IV and salsalate both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

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

            • indapamide

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

            • indomethacin

              indomethacin and salsalate both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              indomethacin and salsalate both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • insulin aspart

              salsalate increases effects of insulin aspart by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration of insulin with high doses of salicylates (3 g/day or more) may increase risk for hypoglycemia. Insulin dose adjustment and increased frequency of glucose monitoring may be required.

            • insulin aspart protamine/insulin aspart

              salsalate increases effects of insulin aspart protamine/insulin aspart by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration of insulin with high doses of salicylates (3 g/day or more) may increase risk for hypoglycemia. Insulin dose adjustment and increased frequency of glucose monitoring may be required.

            • insulin degludec

              salsalate increases effects of insulin degludec by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration of insulin with high doses of salicylates (3 g/day or more) may increase risk for hypoglycemia. Insulin dose adjustment and increased frequency of glucose monitoring may be required.

            • insulin degludec/insulin aspart

              salsalate, insulin degludec/insulin aspart. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Both drugs decrease blood glucose.

            • insulin detemir

              salsalate increases effects of insulin detemir by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration of insulin with high doses of salicylates (3 g/day or more) may increase risk for hypoglycemia. Insulin dose adjustment and increased frequency of glucose monitoring may be required.

            • insulin glargine

              salsalate increases effects of insulin glargine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration of insulin with high doses of salicylates (3 g/day or more) may increase risk for hypoglycemia. Insulin dose adjustment and increased frequency of glucose monitoring may be required.

            • insulin glulisine

              salsalate increases effects of insulin glulisine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration of insulin with high doses of salicylates (3 g/day or more) may increase risk for hypoglycemia. Insulin dose adjustment and increased frequency of glucose monitoring may be required.

            • insulin inhaled

              salsalate increases effects of insulin inhaled by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration of insulin with high doses of salicylates (3 g/day or more) may increase risk for hypoglycemia. Insulin dose adjustment and increased frequency of glucose monitoring may be required.

            • insulin isophane human/insulin regular human

              salsalate increases effects of insulin isophane human/insulin regular human by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration of insulin with high doses of salicylates (3 g/day or more) may increase risk for hypoglycemia. Insulin dose adjustment and increased frequency of glucose monitoring may be required.

            • insulin lispro

              salsalate increases effects of insulin lispro by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration of insulin with high doses of salicylates (3 g/day or more) may increase risk for hypoglycemia. Insulin dose adjustment and increased frequency of glucose monitoring may be required.

            • insulin lispro protamine/insulin lispro

              salsalate increases effects of insulin lispro protamine/insulin lispro by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration of insulin with high doses of salicylates (3 g/day or more) may increase risk for hypoglycemia. Insulin dose adjustment and increased frequency of glucose monitoring may be required.

            • insulin NPH

              salsalate increases effects of insulin NPH by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration of insulin with high doses of salicylates (3 g/day or more) may increase risk for hypoglycemia. Insulin dose adjustment and increased frequency of glucose monitoring may be required.

            • insulin regular human

              salsalate increases effects of insulin regular human by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration of insulin with high doses of salicylates (3 g/day or more) may increase risk for hypoglycemia. Insulin dose adjustment and increased frequency of glucose monitoring may be required.

            • irbesartan

              irbesartan and salsalate both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

              salsalate decreases effects of irbesartan by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. NSAIDs decrease synthesis of vasodilating renal prostaglandins, and thus affect fluid homeostasis and may diminish antihypertensive effect.

              irbesartan, salsalate. 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

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

            • ketoprofen

              ketoprofen and salsalate both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              ketoprofen and salsalate both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • ketorolac

              ketorolac and salsalate both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              ketorolac and salsalate both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • ketorolac intranasal

              ketorolac intranasal and salsalate both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

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

            • labetalol

              labetalol and salsalate both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

              salsalate decreases effects of labetalol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

            • latanoprost

              latanoprost, salsalate. 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, salsalate. 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).

            • levalbuterol

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

            • levomilnacipran

              levomilnacipran, salsalate. 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.

            • lisinopril

              lisinopril, salsalate. 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

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

            • lornoxicam

              lornoxicam and salsalate both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              lornoxicam and salsalate both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • losartan

              losartan and salsalate both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

              salsalate 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, salsalate. 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.

            • meclofenamate

              meclofenamate and salsalate both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              meclofenamate and salsalate both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • mefenamic acid

              mefenamic acid and salsalate both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

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

            • meloxicam

              meloxicam and salsalate both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              meloxicam and salsalate both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • mesalamine

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

            • metaproterenol

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

            • methazolamide

              methazolamide, salsalate. Either increases levels of the other by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors (CAIs) and salicylates inhibit each other's renal tubular secretion, resulting in increased plasma levels. CAIs also shift salicylates from plasma to the CNS, leading to potential neurotoxicity.

            • methyclothiazide

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

            • methylprednisolone

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

            • metolazone

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

            • metoprolol

              metoprolol and salsalate both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

              salsalate decreases effects of metoprolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

            • milnacipran

              milnacipran, salsalate. 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, salsalate. 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

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

            • moexipril

              moexipril, salsalate. 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.

            • moxisylyte

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

            • mycophenolate

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

            • nabumetone

              nabumetone and salsalate both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              nabumetone and salsalate both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • nadolol

              nadolol and salsalate both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

              salsalate decreases effects of nadolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

            • nafcillin

              nafcillin, salsalate. Either increases levels of the other by plasma protein binding competition. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • naproxen

              naproxen and salsalate both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              naproxen and salsalate both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • nebivolol

              nebivolol and salsalate both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

              salsalate decreases effects of nebivolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

            • nefazodone

              nefazodone, salsalate. 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

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

            • norepinephrine

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

            • olmesartan

              olmesartan and salsalate both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

              salsalate 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, salsalate. 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.

            • oxacillin

              oxacillin, salsalate. Either increases levels of the other by plasma protein binding competition. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • oxaprozin

              oxaprozin and salsalate both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              oxaprozin and salsalate both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • panax ginseng

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

            • parecoxib

              parecoxib and salsalate both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              parecoxib and salsalate both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • paroxetine

              paroxetine, salsalate. 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

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

            • pegaspargase

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

            • penbutolol

              penbutolol and salsalate both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

              salsalate decreases effects of penbutolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

            • penicillin G aqueous

              penicillin G aqueous, salsalate. Either increases levels of the other by plasma protein binding competition. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • penicillin VK

              penicillin VK, salsalate. Either increases levels of the other by plasma protein binding competition. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • perindopril

              perindopril, salsalate. 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.

            • phenindione

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

            • phenoxybenzamine

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

            • phentolamine

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

            • phytoestrogens

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

            • pindolol

              pindolol and salsalate both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

              salsalate decreases effects of pindolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

            • pirbuterol

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

            • piroxicam

              piroxicam and salsalate both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              piroxicam and salsalate both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • pivmecillinam

              pivmecillinam, salsalate. Either increases levels of the other by plasma protein binding competition. Use Caution/Monitor.

              pivmecillinam, salsalate. Either increases levels of the other by decreasing renal clearance. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • potassium acid phosphate

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

            • potassium chloride

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

            • potassium citrate

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

            • potassium iodide

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

            • prasugrel

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

            • prazosin

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

            • prednisolone

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

            • prednisone

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

            • probenecid

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

              salsalate decreases effects of probenecid by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • propranolol

              propranolol and salsalate both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

              salsalate decreases effects of propranolol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

            • protamine

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

            • quinapril

              quinapril, salsalate. 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, salsalate. 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

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

            • reteplase

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

            • rivastigmine

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

            • sacubitril/valsartan

              sacubitril/valsartan and salsalate both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

              sacubitril/valsartan, salsalate. 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.

              salsalate 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.

            • salicylates (non-asa)

              salicylates (non-asa) and salsalate both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

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

            • salmeterol

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

            • sertraline

              sertraline, salsalate. 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

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

            • silodosin

              salsalate decreases effects of silodosin by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

            • sodium picosulfate/magnesium oxide/anhydrous citric acid

              salsalate, 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

              sodium sulfate/?magnesium sulfate/potassium chloride increases toxicity of salsalate 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 sulfate/magnesium sulfate

              sodium sulfate/potassium sulfate/magnesium sulfate increases toxicity of salsalate 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.

            • sotalol

              sotalol and salsalate both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

              salsalate decreases effects of sotalol by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Long term (>1 wk) NSAID use. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

            • sparsentan

              salsalate 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 salsalate both increase serum potassium. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • succinylcholine

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

            • sulfasalazine

              salsalate and sulfasalazine both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              salsalate and sulfasalazine both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • sulindac

              salsalate and sulindac both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              salsalate and sulindac both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • tafluprost

              tafluprost, salsalate. 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 salsalate both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

              salsalate 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, salsalate. 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, salsalate. Either increases levels of the other by plasma protein binding competition. Use Caution/Monitor.

              temocillin, salsalate. Either increases levels of the other by decreasing renal clearance. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • tenecteplase

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

            • terazosin

              salsalate decreases effects of terazosin by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

            • terbutaline

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

            • ticarcillin

              ticarcillin, salsalate. Either increases levels of the other by plasma protein binding competition. Use Caution/Monitor.

              ticarcillin, salsalate. Either increases levels of the other by decreasing renal clearance. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • timolol

              timolol and salsalate both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

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

            • tolazamide

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

            • tolbutamide

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

            • tolfenamic acid

              salsalate and tolfenamic acid both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

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

            • tolmetin

              salsalate and tolmetin both increase anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

              salsalate and tolmetin both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • tolvaptan

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

            • torsemide

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

            • travoprost ophthalmic

              travoprost ophthalmic, salsalate. 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, salsalate. 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

              salsalate, 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 salsalate both increase serum potassium. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • valsartan

              valsartan and salsalate both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.

              salsalate 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, salsalate. 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, salsalate. 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)

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

            • voclosporin

              voclosporin, salsalate. 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

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

            • vortioxetine

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

            • zanubrutinib

              salsalate, 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

              salsalate decreases effects of zotepine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

            Minor (102)

            • aceclofenac

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

            • acemetacin

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

            • acyclovir

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

            • alendronate

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

            • aluminum hydroxide

              aluminum hydroxide, salsalate. Mechanism: passive renal tubular reabsorption due to increased pH. Minor/Significance Unknown. Salicylate levels increased at moderate doses; salicylate levels decreased at large doses (d/t increased renal excretion of unchanged salicylic acid).

            • amikacin

              salsalate increases levels of amikacin by decreasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown. Interaction mainly occurs in preterm infants.

            • aminohippurate sodium

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

            • anamu

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

            • aspirin

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

            • aspirin rectal

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

            • balsalazide

              salsalate 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 salsalate by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • budesonide

              budesonide decreases levels of salsalate by increasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • bumetanide

              salsalate, bumetanide. Other (see comment). Minor/Significance Unknown. Comment: Salicylates are less likely than other NSAIDs to interact w/bumetanide.

            • calcium carbonate

              calcium carbonate, salsalate. Mechanism: passive renal tubular reabsorption due to increased pH. Minor/Significance Unknown. Salicylate levels increased at moderate doses; salicylate levels decreased at large doses (d/t increased renal excretion of unchanged salicylic acid).

            • cefadroxil

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

            • cefamandole

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

            • cefpirome

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

            • ceftibuten

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

            • celecoxib

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

            • cephalexin

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

            • chlorothiazide

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

            • chlorpropamide

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

              salsalate increases effects of chlorpropamide by plasma protein binding competition. Minor/Significance Unknown. Large dose of salicylate.

            • chlorthalidone

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

            • choline magnesium trisalicylate

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

            • cortisone

              cortisone decreases levels of salsalate by increasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • creatine

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

            • cyanocobalamin

              salsalate decreases levels of cyanocobalamin by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • cyclopenthiazide

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

            • danshen

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

            • deflazacort

              deflazacort decreases levels of salsalate by increasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • devil's claw

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

            • dexamethasone

              dexamethasone decreases levels of salsalate by increasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • diclofenac

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

            • diclofenac topical

              diclofenac topical, salsalate. 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.

            • diflunisal

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

            • eplerenone

              salsalate decreases effects of eplerenone by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

            • ethanol

              ethanol increases toxicity of salsalate by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Increased risk of GI bleeding.

            • etodolac

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

            • fenoprofen

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

            • feverfew

              salsalate decreases effects of feverfew by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • fludrocortisone

              fludrocortisone decreases levels of salsalate by increasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • flurbiprofen

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

            • folic acid

              salsalate decreases levels of folic acid by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • furosemide

              salsalate decreases effects of furosemide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

            • ganciclovir

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

            • gentamicin

              salsalate increases levels of gentamicin by decreasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown. Interaction mainly occurs in preterm infants.

            • glimepiride

              salsalate increases effects of glimepiride by plasma protein binding competition. Minor/Significance Unknown. Large dose of salicylate.

            • glipizide

              salsalate increases effects of glipizide by plasma protein binding competition. Minor/Significance Unknown. Large dose of salicylate.

            • glyburide

              salsalate increases effects of glyburide by plasma protein binding competition. Minor/Significance Unknown. Large dose of salicylate.

            • hydrochlorothiazide

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

            • hydrocortisone

              hydrocortisone decreases levels of salsalate by increasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • ibuprofen

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

            • imidapril

              salsalate decreases effects of imidapril by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.

            • indapamide

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

            • indomethacin

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

            • ketoprofen

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

            • ketorolac

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

            • ketorolac intranasal

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

            • L-methylfolate

              salsalate decreases levels of L-methylfolate by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • lornoxicam

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

            • meclofenamate

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

            • mefenamic acid

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

            • meloxicam

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

            • mesalamine

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

            • methyclothiazide

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

            • methylprednisolone

              methylprednisolone decreases levels of salsalate by increasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • metolazone

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

            • nabumetone

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

            • naproxen

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

            • neomycin PO

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

            • noni juice

              salsalate and noni juice both increase serum potassium. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • ofloxacin

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

            • oxaprozin

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

            • parecoxib

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

            • paromomycin

              salsalate increases levels of paromomycin by decreasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown. Interaction mainly occurs in preterm infants.

            • piroxicam

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

            • prednisolone

              prednisolone decreases levels of salsalate by increasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • prednisone

              prednisone decreases levels of salsalate by increasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • rose hips

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

              salsalate decreases levels of rose hips by increasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

              rose hips increases levels of salsalate by decreasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • salicylates (non-asa)

              salicylates (non-asa) will increase the level or effect of salsalate by acidic (anionic) drug competition for renal tubular clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • sodium bicarbonate

              sodium bicarbonate, salsalate. Mechanism: passive renal tubular reabsorption due to increased pH. Minor/Significance Unknown. Salicylate levels increased at moderate doses; salicylate levels decreased at large doses (d/t increased renal excretion of unchanged salicylic acid).

            • sodium citrate/citric acid

              sodium citrate/citric acid, salsalate. Mechanism: passive renal tubular reabsorption due to increased pH. Minor/Significance Unknown. Salicylate levels increased at moderate doses; salicylate levels decreased at large doses (d/t increased renal excretion of unchanged salicylic acid).

            • streptomycin

              salsalate increases levels of streptomycin by decreasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown. Interaction mainly occurs in preterm infants.

            • sulfadiazine

              salsalate increases levels of sulfadiazine by unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • sulfamethoxazole

              salsalate increases levels of sulfamethoxazole by unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • sulfasalazine

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

            • sulfisoxazole

              salsalate increases levels of sulfisoxazole by unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • sulindac

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

            • teniposide

              salsalate increases levels of teniposide by unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • tobramycin

              salsalate increases levels of tobramycin by decreasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown. Interaction mainly occurs in preterm infants.

            • tolazamide

              salsalate increases effects of tolazamide by plasma protein binding competition. Minor/Significance Unknown. Large dose of salicylate.

            • tolbutamide

              salsalate increases effects of tolbutamide by plasma protein binding competition. Minor/Significance Unknown. Large dose of salicylate.

            • tolfenamic acid

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

            • tolmetin

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

            • triamcinolone acetonide injectable suspension

              triamcinolone acetonide injectable suspension decreases levels of salsalate by increasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • triamterene

              triamterene, salsalate. Other (see comment). Minor/Significance Unknown. Comment: Risk of acute renal failure. Mechanism: NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis, which normally protect against nephrotoxicity.

              salsalate increases toxicity of triamterene by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis, increasing the risk of nephrotoxicity.

            • valganciclovir

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

            • vancomycin

              salsalate increases levels of vancomycin by decreasing renal clearance. Minor/Significance Unknown. Interaction mainly occurs in neonates.

            • verapamil

              verapamil increases effects of salsalate by unknown mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Enhanced antiplatelet activity.

            • willow bark

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

              willow bark increases effects of salsalate by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Willow bark contains salicylic acid, which may have additive effects/toxicity with salicylate drugs.

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            Adverse Effects

            Frequency Not Defined

            Abdominal effects

            Anaphylactic reactions

            GI bleed

            Hearing impairment

            Nausea

            Tinnitus

            Vertigo

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            Black Box Warnings

            Cardiovascular Risk

            • NSAIDs may increase risk of serious cardiovascular thrombotic events, myocardial infarction (MI), & stroke, which can be fatal
            • Risk may increase with duration of use
            • Patients with risk factors for or existing cardiovascular disease may be at greater risk
            • NSAIDs are contraindicated for perioperative pain in the setting of coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery (increased risk of MI & stroke)

            Gastrointestinal Risk

            • NSAIDs increase risk of serious GI adverse events including bleeding, ulceration, & perforation of the stomach or intestines, which can be fatal
            • GI adverse events may occur at any time during use & without warning symptoms
            • Elderly patients are at greater risk for serious GI events

            Contraindications

            Hypersensitivity to aspirin or NSAIDs

            CABG

            Late pregnancy (may cause premature closure of ductus arteriosus)

            Relative: Advanced renal disease, viral infections

            Cautions

            Bleeding disorders, CHF, fluid retention, GI ulcers, concomitant anticoagulants

            Heart Failure (HF) risk

            • NSAIDS have the potential to trigger HF by prostaglandin inhibition that leads to sodium and water retention, increased systemic vascular resistance, and blunted response to diuretics
            • High dose salicylates should be avoided or withdrawn whenever possible
            • AHA/ACC Heart Failure Guidelines; Circulation. 2016; 134
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            Pregnancy Category: C

            Lactation: metabolite salicylate crosses into breast milk, use caution

            Pregnancy Categories

            A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.

            B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk.

            C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done.

            D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk.

            X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist.

            NA: Information not available.

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            Mechanism of Action

            Inhibits synthesis of prostaglandins in body tissues by inhibiting at least 2 cyclooxygenase isoenzymes, cyclooxygenase-1 (COX-1) and -2 (COX-2)

            May inhibit chemotaxis, may alter lymphocyte activity, decrease proinflammatory cytokine activity, and may inhibit neutrophil aggregation. These effects may contribute to its anti-inflammatory activity

            Pharmacokinetics

            Half-life eliination: 7-8 hr

            Absorption: Complete from intestine; slowed by food

            Metabolism: Liver

            Metabolites: Salicylic acid (active form)

            Excretion: Urine

            Dialyzable: yes

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            salsalate oral

            SALSALATE - ORAL

            (SAL-suh-late)

            COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Disalcid

            WARNING: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (including salsalate) may rarely increase the risk for a heart attack or stroke. This effect does not apply to low-dose aspirin. (See Drug Interactions section.) This effect can happen at any time while taking this drug but is more likely if you take it for a long time. The risk may be greater if you have heart disease or increased risk for heart disease (for example, due to smoking, family history of heart disease, or conditions such as high blood pressure or diabetes). Do not take this drug right before or after heart bypass surgery (CABG). Also, this drug may rarely cause serious (rarely fatal) bleeding from the stomach or intestines. This bleeding can occur without warning symptoms at any time during treatment.Stop taking this medication and get medical help right away if you notice any of the following rare but very serious side effects: stomach/abdominal pain that doesn't go away, chest pain, severe dizziness, weakness on one side of the body, sudden vision changes, trouble speaking, black stools, vomit that looks like coffee grounds. (See also Precautions section.)Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about the risks and benefits of treatment with this medication.

            USES: Salsalate is used to relieve pain from various conditions. It also reduces pain, swelling, and joint stiffness from arthritis. This medication is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).

            HOW TO USE: Take this medication by mouth as directed by your doctor, usually 2 to 3 times daily with a full glass of water (8 ounces or 240 milliliters). Do not lie down for at least 10 minutes after taking this drug. If stomach upset occurs while taking this medication, take it with food, milk, or an antacid.The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment. To reduce your risk of stomach bleeding and other side effects, take this medication at the lowest effective dose for the shortest possible time. Do not increase your dose, take it more often, or take it for a longer time than prescribed. For ongoing conditions such as arthritis, continue taking this medication as directed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor or pharmacist.For certain conditions (such as arthritis), it may take up to 2 weeks of taking this drug regularly until you get the full benefit.If you are taking this drug "as needed" (not on a regular schedule), remember that pain medications work best if they are used as the first signs of pain occur. If you wait until the symptoms have worsened, the medicine may not work as well.Tell your doctor if your symptoms last or get worse or if you develop new symptoms.

            SIDE EFFECTS: Upset stomach, dizziness, or nausea may occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.Remember that this medication has been prescribed because your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.This medication may raise your blood pressure. Check your blood pressure regularly and tell your doctor if the results are high.Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: heartburn, hearing changes (such as ringing in the ears, decreased hearing), easy bruising/bleeding, fast/pounding heartbeat, signs of infection (such as sore throat that doesn't go away, fever), signs of kidney problems (such as change in the amount of urine), symptoms of heart failure (such as swelling ankles/feet, unusual tiredness, unusual/sudden weight gain).This drug may rarely cause serious (possibly fatal) liver disease. Get medical help right away if you have any symptoms of liver damage, including: nausea/vomiting that doesn't stop, dark urine, yellowing eyes/skin, loss of appetite, stomach/abdominal pain.A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.In the US -Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/medwatch.In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.

            PRECAUTIONS: Before taking salsalate, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to aspirin or other NSAIDs (such as ibuprofen, naproxen, celecoxib); or to salicylic acid; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: liver disease, diabetes, stomach/intestine/esophagus problems (such as bleeding, ulcers, recurring heartburn), heart disease (such as history of heart attack), high blood pressure, stroke, swelling of the ankles/feet/hands, blood disorders (such as anemia), bleeding/clotting problems, asthma (including a history of worsening breathing after taking aspirin or other NSAIDs), growths in the nose (nasal polyps), certain genetic conditions (G-6-PD deficiency, pyruvate kinase deficiency).Kidney problems can sometimes occur with the use of NSAID medications, including salsalate. Problems are more likely to occur if you are dehydrated, have heart failure or kidney disease, are an older adult, or if you take certain medications (see also Drug Interactions section). Drink plenty of fluids as directed by your doctor to prevent dehydration and tell your doctor right away if you have a change in the amount of urine.Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products).This drug may make you dizzy. Alcohol or marijuana (cannabis) can make you more dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs alertness until you can do it safely. Limit alcoholic beverages. Talk to your doctor if you are using marijuana (cannabis).This medicine may cause stomach bleeding. Daily use of alcohol and tobacco, especially when combined with this medicine, may increase your risk for stomach bleeding. Limit alcohol and stop smoking. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more information.Older adults may be at greater risk for stomach bleeding and kidney problems.This medication is similar to aspirin. Children and teenagers younger than 18 years should not take this medication if they have chickenpox, flu, or any undiagnosed illness, or if they have just been given a live virus vaccine, without first consulting a doctor about Reye's syndrome, a rare but serious illness.Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. You should not become pregnant while using this medication. This medication may harm an unborn baby. If you become pregnant, talk to your doctor right away about the risks and benefits of this medication. Do not use this medication during the last 3 months of pregnancy because of possible harm to the unborn baby or problems during delivery.This drug may pass into breast milk and could have undesirable effects on a nursing infant. Breast-feeding is not recommended while using this drug long-term and in high doses. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

            DRUG INTERACTIONS: Drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and share it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval.Some products that may interact with this drug include: aliskiren, ACE inhibitors (such as captopril, lisinopril), angiotensin II receptor blockers (such as losartan, valsartan), certain drugs for seizures (phenytoin, valproic acid), cidofovir, corticosteroids (such as prednisone), dichlorphenamide, drugs for gout (such as probenecid, sulfinpyrazone), drugs that affect the acidity of urine (such as ammonium chloride, acetazolamide), lithium, methotrexate, pemetrexed, tenofovir.This medication may increase the risk of bleeding when taken with other drugs that also may cause bleeding. Examples include anti-platelet drugs such as clopidogrel, "blood thinners" such as dabigatran/enoxaparin/warfarin, among others.Check all prescription and nonprescription medicine labels carefully since many contain pain relievers/fever reducers (NSAIDs such as aspirin, ibuprofen, ketorolac, or naproxen) that are similar to this drug and, if taken together, may increase your risk for side effects. Low-dose aspirin should be continued if prescribed by your doctor for specific medical reasons such as heart attack or stroke prevention (usually 81-162 milligrams a day). Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details.This medication may interfere with certain lab tests (such as certain urine glucose tests, thyroid hormone levels), possibly causing false test results. Make sure lab personnel and all your doctors know you use this drug.

            OVERDOSE: If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing, call 911. Otherwise, call a poison control center right away. US residents can call their local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center. Symptoms of overdose may include: ringing in the ears, confusion, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, fast breathing, seizures.

            NOTES: Do not share this medication with others.Lab and/or medical tests (such as blood pressure, complete blood count, liver/kidney function, salicylic acid levels) may be done while you are taking this medication. Keep all medical and lab appointments. Consult your doctor for more details.If you have arthritis, lifestyle changes (such as weight loss if needed, strengthening/conditioning exercises) may help improve your flexibility and joint function. Consult your doctor for specific instructions.

            MISSED DOSE: If you are taking this drug on a regular schedule (not "as needed") and you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose. Take your next dose at the regular time. Do not double the dose to catch up.

            STORAGE: Store at room temperature away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medications away from children and pets.Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company.

            Information last revised July 2023. Copyright(c) 2023 First Databank, Inc.

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