Does Indomethacin Interact With Meloxicam?
In the absence of data regarding potential interaction between pemetrexed and NSAIDs with longer half-lives (e.g., meloxicam, nabumetone), patients taking these NSAIDs should interrupt dosing for at least five days before, the day of, and two days following pemetrexed administration.
Severity: Minor
Severity basis: drug interactions section. Combining Indomethacin (Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)) and Meloxicam (Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)) is classified as a minor interaction.
What to Do
This is generally a minor interaction, but review it with your pharmacist to be sure it is safe for you.
From the FDA Label
In the absence of data regarding potential interaction between pemetrexed and NSAIDs with longer half-lives (e.g., meloxicam, nabumetone), patients taking these NSAIDs should interrupt dosing for at least five days before, the day of, and two days following pemetrexed administration.
Source: FDA structured product labeling (set_id 009097a5-2c1e-4f5d-8054-896cf896cb3d).
Indomethacin
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)
Brands: Indocin
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This information is educational — not medical advice.
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Other Indomethacin Interactions
- Indomethacin + Aspirin(contraindicated)
- Indomethacin + Celecoxib(major)
- Indomethacin + Diclofenac(major)
- Indomethacin + Naproxen(major)
- Indomethacin + Atenolol(moderate)
- Indomethacin + Cyclosporine(moderate)
- Indomethacin + Furosemide(moderate)
- Indomethacin + Methotrexate(moderate)
- Indomethacin + Propranolol(moderate)
- Indomethacin + Warfarin(moderate)
- Indomethacin + Dexamethasone(minor)
- Indomethacin + Digoxin(minor)
- Indomethacin + Enalapril(minor)
- Indomethacin + Lithium(minor)
- Indomethacin + Ramipril(minor)
Other Meloxicam Interactions
- Meloxicam + Aspirin(contraindicated)
- Meloxicam + Cyclosporine(moderate)
- Meloxicam + Methotrexate(moderate)
- Meloxicam + Warfarin(moderate)
- Meloxicam + Celecoxib(minor)
- Meloxicam + Fluconazole(minor)
- Meloxicam + Furosemide(minor)
- Meloxicam + Itraconazole(minor)
- Meloxicam + Lithium(minor)
- Meloxicam + Naproxen(minor)
- Meloxicam + Propranolol(minor)