Drug interactions
Argatroban + Edoxaban
Severity: Major
Argatroban and Edoxaban: major interaction.
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Summary
Both agents are anticoagulants, so combined use increases bleeding risk. Overlap is only appropriate during transitions of therapy.
What this interaction means in plain words
Argatroban and Edoxaban can interact in a way that may be serious. Using them together is sometimes necessary, but it needs a deliberate decision by the prescriber, a plan for monitoring, and clear advice on the warning signs to watch for.
Argatroban belongs to Cardiovascular; Edoxaban belongs to Cardiovascular.
Why it happens
Additive anticoagulation from factor Xa inhibition and direct thrombin inhibition.
What to do
Avoid concurrent use except during switching; start edoxaban when argatroban is stopped, taking into account its effect on the INR/aPTT. Monitor for bleeding.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Does the benefit of taking both outweigh the risk in my case?
- Do I need any blood test, ECG or other check while on both?
- What early warning signs should I watch for, and what should I do if they appear?
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Other interactions of Edoxaban
- Apixaban + Edoxaban Contraindicated
- Defibrotide + Edoxaban Contraindicated
- Edoxaban + Ketorolac Contraindicated
- Abciximab + Edoxaban Major
- Acetylsalicylic acid + Edoxaban Major
- Aspirin rectal + Edoxaban Major
Other interactions of Argatroban
- Argatroban + Defibrotide Contraindicated
- Argatroban + Ketorolac Contraindicated
- Argatroban + Mifepristone Contraindicated
- Abciximab + Argatroban Major
- Acalabrutinib + Argatroban Major
- Acetylsalicylic acid + Argatroban Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Argatroban with Edoxaban?
MediHelp rates the interaction as major. Argatroban and Edoxaban can interact in a way that may be serious. Using them together is sometimes necessary, but it needs a deliberate decision by the prescriber, a plan for monitoring, and clear advice on the warning signs to watch for. Both agents are anticoagulants, so combined use increases bleeding risk. Overlap is only appropriate during transitions of therapy.
How serious is the interaction between Argatroban and Edoxaban?
MediHelp rates it major, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Avoid concurrent use except during switching; start edoxaban when argatroban is stopped, taking into account its effect on the INR/aPTT. Monitor for bleeding.
What other medicines interact with Edoxaban?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Edoxaban with, for example, Apixaban, Defibrotide, Ketorolac. The full list is on the Edoxaban page.
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