Drug interactions
Dalteparin + Green tea
Severity: Minor
Dalteparin and Green tea: minor interaction.
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Summary
Green tea has been reported to have mild antiplatelet effects, so a small rise in bleeding risk with dalteparin is theoretically possible. Evidence of clinically important bleeding is lacking.
What this interaction means in plain words
Dalteparin and Green tea have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Dalteparin belongs to Cardiovascular; Green tea belongs to Gastrointestinal Tract.
Why it happens
Possible weak antiplatelet effect of green tea catechins; mechanism not well established.
What to do
No routine action is needed with usual dietary intake. Advise patients to report unusual bruising or bleeding.
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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Other interactions of Dalteparin
- Dalteparin + Defibrotide Contraindicated
- Dalteparin + Ketorolac Contraindicated
- Dalteparin + Mifepristone Contraindicated
- Abciximab + Dalteparin Major
- Acalabrutinib + Dalteparin Major
- Aceclofenac + Dalteparin Major
Other interactions of Green tea
- Adenosine + Green tea Moderate
- Benzphetamine + Green tea Moderate
- Bortezomib + Green tea Moderate
- Dextroamphetamine + Green tea Moderate
- Diethylpropion + Green tea Moderate
- Ephedrine + Green tea Moderate
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Dalteparin with Green tea?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Dalteparin and Green tea have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Green tea has been reported to have mild antiplatelet effects, so a small rise in bleeding risk with dalteparin is theoretically possible. Evidence of clinically important bleeding is lacking.
How serious is the interaction between Dalteparin and Green tea?
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 routine action is needed with usual dietary intake. Advise patients to report unusual bruising or bleeding.
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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