Drug interactions
Dalteparin + Nettle
Severity: Minor
Dalteparin and Nettle: minor interaction.
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Summary
Nettle has been reported to have both anticoagulant-like and vitamin K-related effects, so its influence on dalteparin is uncertain. No well-documented clinical interaction has been described.
What this interaction means in plain words
Dalteparin and Nettle 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
Mechanism is not established; nettle's vitamin K content is not expected to affect heparin activity.
What to do
No specific action beyond awareness is needed. Monitor for bleeding or thrombosis if large amounts of nettle supplements are taken.
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 Dalteparin with Nettle?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Dalteparin and Nettle have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Nettle has been reported to have both anticoagulant-like and vitamin K-related effects, so its influence on dalteparin is uncertain. No well-documented clinical interaction has been described.
How serious is the interaction between Dalteparin and Nettle?
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 specific action beyond awareness is needed. Monitor for bleeding or thrombosis if large amounts of nettle supplements are taken.
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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