Drug interactions
Cinnamon + Dalteparin
Severity: Minor
Cinnamon and Dalteparin: minor interaction.
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For healthcare professionals — reference only. This page is a brief summary, not medical advice and not a substitute for official labeling or clinical judgement. Always verify before prescribing or dispensing.
Summary
Cinnamon contains coumarin (especially cassia type), but this has no meaningful anticoagulant action in culinary amounts. Supplement doses may theoretically add slightly to bleeding risk with dalteparin.
What this interaction means in plain words
Cinnamon and Dalteparin 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 coumarin-related or antiplatelet effects; not well established.
What to do
No action for dietary use. Ask about high-dose supplement use and monitor for bleeding if used.
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 Dalteparin
- Dalteparin + Defibrotide Contraindicated
- Dalteparin + Ketorolac Contraindicated
- Dalteparin + Mifepristone Contraindicated
- Abciximab + Dalteparin Major
- Acalabrutinib + Dalteparin Major
- Aceclofenac + Dalteparin Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Cinnamon with Dalteparin?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Cinnamon and Dalteparin have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Cinnamon contains coumarin (especially cassia type), but this has no meaningful anticoagulant action in culinary amounts. Supplement doses may theoretically add slightly to bleeding risk with dalteparin.
How serious is the interaction between Cinnamon and Dalteparin?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: No action for dietary use. Ask about high-dose supplement use and monitor for bleeding if used.
What other medicines interact with Dalteparin?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Dalteparin with, for example, Defibrotide, Ketorolac, Mifepristone. The full list is on the Dalteparin page.
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