Drug interactions
Dabigatran etexilate + Edoxaban
Severity: Major
Dabigatran etexilate and Edoxaban: major interaction.
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Summary
Both drugs are anticoagulants, so using them together adds to the risk of serious bleeding. Edoxaban labeling advises against long-term combination with other anticoagulants, though brief overlap may occur when switching therapy.
What this interaction means in plain words
Dabigatran etexilate and Edoxaban can interact in a way that may be serious. Using them together is sometimes necessary, but it needs a deliberate decision by the prescriber, a plan for monitoring, and clear advice on the warning signs to watch for.
Dabigatran etexilate belongs to Cardiovascular; Edoxaban belongs to Cardiovascular.
Why it happens
Additive pharmacodynamic anticoagulation through direct thrombin inhibition (dabigatran) and factor Xa inhibition (edoxaban).
What to do
Avoid concurrent use apart from a short, planned transition, and follow the labeled switching instructions for timing of the first dose of the new agent. Monitor for signs of bleeding and check renal function and hemoglobin.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Does the benefit of taking both outweigh the risk in my case?
- Do I need any blood test, ECG or other check while on both?
- What early warning signs should I watch for, and what should I do if they appear?
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Other interactions of Dabigatran etexilate
- Dabigatran etexilate + Defibrotide Contraindicated
- Dabigatran etexilate + Ketorolac Contraindicated
- Dabigatran etexilate + Mifepristone Contraindicated
- Abciximab + Dabigatran etexilate Major
- Alteplase + Dabigatran etexilate Major
- Amiodarone + Dabigatran etexilate Major
Other interactions of Edoxaban
- Apixaban + Edoxaban Contraindicated
- Defibrotide + Edoxaban Contraindicated
- Edoxaban + Ketorolac Contraindicated
- Abciximab + Edoxaban Major
- Acetylsalicylic acid + Edoxaban Major
- Argatroban + Edoxaban Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Dabigatran etexilate with Edoxaban?
MediHelp rates the interaction as major. Dabigatran etexilate and Edoxaban can interact in a way that may be serious. Using them together is sometimes necessary, but it needs a deliberate decision by the prescriber, a plan for monitoring, and clear advice on the warning signs to watch for. Both drugs are anticoagulants, so using them together adds to the risk of serious bleeding. Edoxaban labeling advises against long-term combination with other anticoagulants, though brief overlap may occur when switching therapy.
How serious is the interaction between Dabigatran etexilate and Edoxaban?
MediHelp rates it major, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Avoid concurrent use apart from a short, planned transition, and follow the labeled switching instructions for timing of the first dose of the new agent. Monitor for signs of bleeding and check renal function and hemoglobin.
What other medicines interact with Dabigatran etexilate?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Dabigatran etexilate with, for example, Defibrotide, Ketorolac, Mifepristone. The full list is on the Dabigatran etexilate page.
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