Drug interactions
Alprostadil intracavernous / urethral + Enoxaparin
Severity: Minor
Alprostadil intracavernous / urethral and Enoxaparin: minor interaction.
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Summary
Intracavernosal alprostadil injection may cause prolonged bleeding or hematoma at the injection site in anticoagulated patients. Systemic exposure is small, so the effect is mainly local.
What this interaction means in plain words
Alprostadil intracavernous / urethral and Enoxaparin have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Why it happens
Local bleeding at puncture site is increased by enoxaparin's anticoagulant effect; alprostadil has mild platelet inhibitory activity.
What to do
Apply firm pressure after injection for longer than usual and instruct the patient to report prolonged bleeding or penile hematoma.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Is there anything I should notice while taking both?
- Do I need to tell my doctor at the next visit?
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Alprostadil intracavernous / urethral with Enoxaparin?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Alprostadil intracavernous / urethral and Enoxaparin have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Intracavernosal alprostadil injection may cause prolonged bleeding or hematoma at the injection site in anticoagulated patients. Systemic exposure is small, so the effect is mainly local.
How serious is the interaction between Alprostadil intracavernous / urethral and Enoxaparin?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Apply firm pressure after injection for longer than usual and instruct the patient to report prolonged bleeding or penile hematoma.
What other medicines interact with Enoxaparin?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Enoxaparin with, for example, Abciximab, Aceclofenac, Acetylsalicylic acid. The full list is on the Enoxaparin page.
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