Drug Interactions of Anticoagulants (Part 5)

Drug Interactions of Hirudins:

More Interactions from Naina Mohamed, PhD

©   Hirudins include Bivalirudin, Desirudin and Lepirudin.

©   Drugs increasing the risk of Hirudins associated bleeding, include…

·      Warfarin

·      Heparin

·      Enoxaparin

·      Dalteparin

·      Tinzaparin

·      Fondaparinux

·      Phenindione

·      Argatroban

·      Rivaroxaban

·      Apixaban

·      Dabigatran

©   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.

Drug Interactions of Anticoagulants (Part 4)

Drug Interactions of Heparinoids:

More Presentations from Naina Mohamed, PhD

©   Heparinoids are derived from Heparin.

©   Heparinoids include Danaparoid, Dermatan sulphate, Pentosan polysulfate, Suleparoid and Sulodexide.

©   Heparinoids are useful in the prophylaxis and treatment of Thromboembolism.

©   Heparinoids have a lower risk for bleeding and thrombocytopenia than Heparin.

©   Drugs increasing the risk of Heparinoids associated bleeding, include…

·      Warfarin

·      Hirudins (Bivalirudin, Lepirudin)

·      Heparin

·      Enoxaparin

·      Dalteparin

·      Tinzaparin

·      Fondaparinux

·      Phenindione

·      Argatroban

·      Rivaroxaban

·      Apixaban

·      Dabigatran

©   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.

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.