Drug interactions
Argatroban + Methylprednisolone
Severity: Minor
Argatroban and Methylprednisolone: minor interaction.
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Summary
Corticosteroids can alter coagulation and affect vascular integrity, so the anticoagulant response to argatroban may vary and bleeding risk may be modified. The effect is unpredictable and mostly documented with other anticoagulants.
What this interaction means in plain words
Argatroban and Methylprednisolone have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Argatroban belongs to Cardiovascular; Methylprednisolone belongs to Endocrine.
Why it happens
Pharmacodynamic effects of corticosteroids on coagulability and vascular integrity; a clear mechanism with argatroban is not established.
What to do
Monitor aPTT and signs of bleeding or thrombosis when starting or stopping systemic methylprednisolone in patients on argatroban. Adjust argatroban dose per aPTT.
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 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 Methylprednisolone?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Argatroban and Methylprednisolone have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Corticosteroids can alter coagulation and affect vascular integrity, so the anticoagulant response to argatroban may vary and bleeding risk may be modified. The effect is unpredictable and mostly documented with other anticoagulants.
How serious is the interaction between Argatroban and Methylprednisolone?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Monitor aPTT and signs of bleeding or thrombosis when starting or stopping systemic methylprednisolone in patients on argatroban. Adjust argatroban dose per aPTT.
What other medicines interact with Methylprednisolone?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Methylprednisolone with, for example, Bcg vaccine live, Measles mumps and rubella vaccine live, Measles mumps rubella and varicella vaccine live. The full list is on the Methylprednisolone page.
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