Drug interactions
Celecoxib + Cordyceps
Severity: Minor
Celecoxib and Cordyceps: minor interaction.
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Summary
Cordyceps has been reported to have antiplatelet activity in experimental settings. Combined with celecoxib, it could theoretically add to bleeding tendency, but clinical data are lacking.
What this interaction means in plain words
Celecoxib and Cordyceps have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Why it happens
Theoretical additive antiplatelet effect; not well established in humans.
What to do
Counsel patients to disclose cordyceps use and monitor for bruising or GI bleeding if combined. Avoid it before surgery.
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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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Celecoxib with Cordyceps?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Celecoxib and Cordyceps have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Cordyceps has been reported to have antiplatelet activity in experimental settings. Combined with celecoxib, it could theoretically add to bleeding tendency, but clinical data are lacking.
How serious is the interaction between Celecoxib and Cordyceps?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Counsel patients to disclose cordyceps use and monitor for bruising or GI bleeding if combined. Avoid it before surgery.
What other medicines interact with Celecoxib?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Celecoxib with, for example, Ketorolac, Ketorolac intranasal, Aceclofenac. The full list is on the Celecoxib page.
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