Drug interactions
Argatroban + Ginseng
Severity: Moderate
Argatroban and Ginseng: moderate interaction.
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Summary
Ginseng may have mild antiplatelet effects and has altered coagulation in some reports, which could add to the effect of a direct thrombin inhibitor. The clinical significance is uncertain.
What this interaction means in plain words
Argatroban and Ginseng can affect each other. The combination is often manageable, but it may need a change of dose, a change of timing, or extra checks while both are taken.
Argatroban belongs to Cardiovascular; Ginseng belongs to Gastrointestinal Tract.
Why it happens
Possible additive effect on hemostasis through ginseng antiplatelet activity; not firmly established.
What to do
Monitor aPTT and watch for bleeding if ginseng is used. Consider advising the patient to stop ginseng during argatroban therapy.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Should I take them at different times of day?
- Does the dose of either medicine need to change?
- Is there anything I should avoid, such as alcohol or certain foods, while on both?
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Other interactions of Ginseng
- Acemetacin + Ginseng Moderate
- Alteplase + Ginseng Moderate
- Aspirin / citric acid / sodium bicarbonate + Ginseng Moderate
- Aspirin rectal + Ginseng Moderate
- Aspirin + Ginseng Moderate
- Chlorpropamide + Ginseng Moderate
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 Ginseng?
MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Argatroban and Ginseng can affect each other. The combination is often manageable, but it may need a change of dose, a change of timing, or extra checks while both are taken. Ginseng may have mild antiplatelet effects and has altered coagulation in some reports, which could add to the effect of a direct thrombin inhibitor. The clinical significance is uncertain.
How serious is the interaction between Argatroban and Ginseng?
MediHelp rates it moderate, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Monitor aPTT and watch for bleeding if ginseng is used. Consider advising the patient to stop ginseng during argatroban therapy.
What other medicines interact with Ginseng?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Ginseng with, for example, Acemetacin, Alteplase, Aspirin / citric acid / sodium bicarbonate. The full list is on the Ginseng page.
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