Drug interactions
Cordyceps + Dalteparin
Severity: Minor
Cordyceps 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
Cordyceps has been reported to have antiplatelet activity in preclinical work, which could add to the bleeding tendency of dalteparin. Clinical evidence is limited and the risk is mainly theoretical.
What this interaction means in plain words
Cordyceps 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
Possible additive antiplatelet effect of cordyceps on top of factor Xa-mediated anticoagulation; not well characterized in humans.
What to do
Ask patients about herbal use and advise against cordyceps supplements during dalteparin therapy where possible. Monitor for bruising and bleeding if it is continued.
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 Cordyceps with Dalteparin?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Cordyceps 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. Cordyceps has been reported to have antiplatelet activity in preclinical work, which could add to the bleeding tendency of dalteparin. Clinical evidence is limited and the risk is mainly theoretical.
How serious is the interaction between Cordyceps 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: Ask patients about herbal use and advise against cordyceps supplements during dalteparin therapy where possible. Monitor for bruising and bleeding if it is continued.
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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