Drug interactions
Anagrelide + Ginger
Severity: Minor
Anagrelide and Ginger: minor interaction.
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Summary
Anagrelide inhibits platelet aggregation, and ginger has reported antiplatelet activity in laboratory studies. Combined use could theoretically increase bleeding tendency, although clinical evidence is inconsistent.
What this interaction means in plain words
Anagrelide and Ginger have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Anagrelide belongs to Cardiovascular; Ginger belongs to Gastrointestinal Tract.
Why it happens
Possible additive antiplatelet effect; ginger effect on thromboxane synthesis is not firmly established clinically.
What to do
Watch for bruising or bleeding if patients take ginger supplements regularly with anagrelide. Avoid high-dose ginger supplements, especially around procedures.
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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Other interactions of Anagrelide
- Anagrelide + Panobinostat Contraindicated
- Anagrelide + Pimozide Contraindicated
- Anagrelide + Thioridazine Contraindicated
- Anagrelide + Vandetanib Contraindicated
- Abrocitinib + Anagrelide Major
- Alfuzosin + Anagrelide Major
Other interactions of Ginger
- Aceclofenac + Ginger Moderate
- Acemetacin + Ginger Moderate
- Aescin + Ginger Moderate
- Aspirin / citric acid / sodium bicarbonate + Ginger Moderate
- Aspirin rectal + Ginger Moderate
- Aspirin + Ginger Moderate
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Anagrelide with Ginger?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Anagrelide and Ginger have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Anagrelide inhibits platelet aggregation, and ginger has reported antiplatelet activity in laboratory studies. Combined use could theoretically increase bleeding tendency, although clinical evidence is inconsistent.
How serious is the interaction between Anagrelide and Ginger?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Watch for bruising or bleeding if patients take ginger supplements regularly with anagrelide. Avoid high-dose ginger supplements, especially around procedures.
What other medicines interact with Anagrelide?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Anagrelide with, for example, Panobinostat, Pimozide, Thioridazine. The full list is on the Anagrelide page.
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