Drug interactions
Bivalirudin + Edoxaban
Severity: Major
Bivalirudin and Edoxaban: major interaction.
Last updated Sources: US FDA label
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Summary
Bivalirudin is a parenteral direct thrombin inhibitor, and edoxaban is an oral factor Xa inhibitor. Used together they add anticoagulant effect and increase bleeding risk.
What this interaction means in plain words
Bivalirudin 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.
Why it happens
Additive anticoagulation through thrombin and factor Xa inhibition.
What to do
Avoid overlapping use beyond brief planned transitions. Time the switch from the short-acting bivalirudin to edoxaban, and 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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References
Other interactions of Edoxaban
- Apixaban + Edoxaban Contraindicated
- Defibrotide + Edoxaban Contraindicated
- Edoxaban + Ketorolac Contraindicated
- Abciximab + Edoxaban Major
- Acetylsalicylic acid + Edoxaban Major
- Argatroban + Edoxaban Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Bivalirudin with Edoxaban?
MediHelp rates the interaction as major. Bivalirudin 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. Bivalirudin is a parenteral direct thrombin inhibitor, and edoxaban is an oral factor Xa inhibitor. Used together they add anticoagulant effect and increase bleeding risk.
How serious is the interaction between Bivalirudin 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 overlapping use beyond brief planned transitions. Time the switch from the short-acting bivalirudin to edoxaban, and 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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