Drug interactions
Bivalirudin + Tirofiban
Severity: Major
Bivalirudin and Tirofiban: major interaction.
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Summary
Bivalirudin may be used with GP IIb/IIIa inhibitors in PCI, but combined use increases bleeding risk.
What this interaction means in plain words
Bivalirudin and Tirofiban 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 effects of direct thrombin inhibition and platelet GP IIb/IIIa blockade.
What to do
Use only when protocol-directed; monitor ACT, hemoglobin, platelet count and access-site 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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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Bivalirudin with Tirofiban?
MediHelp rates the interaction as major. Bivalirudin and Tirofiban 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 may be used with GP IIb/IIIa inhibitors in PCI, but combined use increases bleeding risk.
How serious is the interaction between Bivalirudin and Tirofiban?
MediHelp rates it major, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Use only when protocol-directed; monitor ACT, hemoglobin, platelet count and access-site bleeding.
What other medicines interact with Tirofiban?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Tirofiban with, for example, Abrocitinib, Acalabrutinib, Acetylsalicylic acid. The full list is on the Tirofiban page.
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