Drug interactions
Cordyceps + Oxaprozin
Severity: Minor
Cordyceps and Oxaprozin: 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 reported antiplatelet activity in experimental data, so it could add to the bleeding tendency from an NSAID. Clinical evidence of harm is lacking.
What this interaction means in plain words
Cordyceps and Oxaprozin 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 inhibition of platelet aggregation; the mechanism is not well established in humans.
What to do
Ask about supplement use and advise reporting of bruising or bleeding. Consider stopping the supplement 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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- Acetylsalicylic acid + Oxaprozin Major
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Cordyceps with Oxaprozin?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Cordyceps and Oxaprozin 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 reported antiplatelet activity in experimental data, so it could add to the bleeding tendency from an NSAID. Clinical evidence of harm is lacking.
How serious is the interaction between Cordyceps and Oxaprozin?
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 about supplement use and advise reporting of bruising or bleeding. Consider stopping the supplement before surgery.
What other medicines interact with Oxaprozin?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Oxaprozin with, for example, Ketorolac intranasal, Ketorolac, Aceclofenac. The full list is on the Oxaprozin page.
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