Drug Interactions of Anticoagulants (Part 3)

Drug Interactions of Low Molecular weight Heparins (LMWHs):

More Presentations from Naina Mohamed, PhD

©   Low Molecular weight Heparins (LMWHs) include Enoxaparin, Dalteparin, Tinzaparin, Bemiparin, Certoparin, Nadroparin, Parnoparin and Reviparin.

©    Low Molecular weight Heparins (LMWHs) are useful in the treatment and prevention of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) and Pulmonary Embolism (PE).

©    Low Molecular weight Heparins (LMWHs) may also be used in Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS), Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) and Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) with reperfusion.

©   Drugs increasing the risk of Low Molecular Weight Heparins (LMWHs) associated bleeding, include…

·      Warfarin

·      Heparin

·      Danaparoid

·      Bivalirudin

·      Rivaroxaban

·      Apixaban

·      Dabigatran

·      Aspirin

·      Clopidogrel

·      Ticagrelor

©   Drug interactions can result in significant morbidity and mortality and thus minimizing the risk for drug interactions should be a goal in drug therapy.

©   The patients with clotting disorders should bring a list of all of the drugs they are taking including prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs, and any supplements, herbal or otherwise, during their visit to the doctor or pharmacist.

©   The risk of adverse effects could be reduced by healthcare professionals through the screening, education, and follow up on suspected drug interactions.

©   If possible, the patients are recommended to fill all their prescriptions at one pharmacy.

©   Pharmacists can play a crucial role in identifying possible drug interactions by asking patients on Anticoagulants about their herbal and other alternative medicine product use.