Drug interactions
Cinnamon + Ketorolac
Severity: Minor
Cinnamon and Ketorolac: 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, particularly the cassia type, contains coumarin and has been theorized to affect coagulation. At dietary amounts the effect with ketorolac is unlikely to be significant.
What this interaction means in plain words
Cinnamon and Ketorolac 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 effect on hemostasis from coumarin content; not well established clinically.
What to do
No action is needed for culinary amounts. Advise patients to report bleeding if taking concentrated cinnamon supplements with ketorolac.
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 Cinnamon with Ketorolac?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Cinnamon and Ketorolac 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, particularly the cassia type, contains coumarin and has been theorized to affect coagulation. At dietary amounts the effect with ketorolac is unlikely to be significant.
How serious is the interaction between Cinnamon and Ketorolac?
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 is needed for culinary amounts. Advise patients to report bleeding if taking concentrated cinnamon supplements with ketorolac.
What other medicines interact with Ketorolac?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Ketorolac with, for example, Aceclofenac, Acemetacin, Acetylsalicylic acid. The full list is on the Ketorolac page.
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