Drug interactions
Cordyceps + Enoxaparin
Severity: Minor
Cordyceps and Enoxaparin: 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 shown antiplatelet activity in laboratory studies, so it could theoretically add to the bleeding risk of enoxaparin. Clinical evidence is lacking.
What this interaction means in plain words
Cordyceps and Enoxaparin 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 antiplatelet effect; not established clinically.
What to do
Advise avoiding the supplement during anticoagulation. 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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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Cordyceps with Enoxaparin?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Cordyceps and Enoxaparin 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 shown antiplatelet activity in laboratory studies, so it could theoretically add to the bleeding risk of enoxaparin. Clinical evidence is lacking.
How serious is the interaction between Cordyceps and Enoxaparin?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Advise avoiding the supplement during anticoagulation. Monitor for bleeding if used.
What other medicines interact with Enoxaparin?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Enoxaparin with, for example, Defibrotide, Ketorolac, Mifepristone. The full list is on the Enoxaparin page.
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