Drug interactions
Argatroban + Sulphasalazine
Severity: Minor
Argatroban and Sulphasalazine: minor interaction.
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Summary
Sulfasalazine does not have a recognized anticoagulant effect, though rare blood dyscrasias such as thrombocytopenia may raise bleeding risk with argatroban. The interaction is largely theoretical.
What this interaction means in plain words
Argatroban and Sulphasalazine 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; Sulphasalazine belongs to Gastrointestinal Tract.
Why it happens
No direct mechanism; possible additive bleeding risk if sulfasalazine causes cytopenias.
What to do
Monitor platelet count and aPTT per argatroban protocols, and watch for bleeding.
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 Sulphasalazine
- Deferiprone + Sulphasalazine Major
- Pexidartinib + Sulphasalazine Major
- Sepiapterin + Sulphasalazine Major
- Acalabrutinib + Sulphasalazine Moderate
- Aceclofenac + Sulphasalazine Moderate
- Asciminib + Sulphasalazine 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 Sulphasalazine?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Argatroban and Sulphasalazine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Sulfasalazine does not have a recognized anticoagulant effect, though rare blood dyscrasias such as thrombocytopenia may raise bleeding risk with argatroban. The interaction is largely theoretical.
How serious is the interaction between Argatroban and Sulphasalazine?
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 platelet count and aPTT per argatroban protocols, and watch for bleeding.
What other medicines interact with Sulphasalazine?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Sulphasalazine with, for example, Deferiprone, Pexidartinib, Sepiapterin. The full list is on the Sulphasalazine page.
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