Drug interactions
Dalteparin + Omega 3 fatty acids
Severity: Moderate
Dalteparin and Omega 3 fatty acids: moderate interaction.
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Summary
Omega-3 fatty acids at higher doses can reduce platelet aggregation and prolong bleeding time. With dalteparin this may add modestly to bleeding risk.
What this interaction means in plain words
Dalteparin and Omega 3 fatty acids can affect each other. The combination is often manageable, but it may need a change of dose, a change of timing, or extra checks while both are taken.
Why it happens
Additive pharmacodynamic effect from omega-3 mediated platelet inhibition.
What to do
Monitor for bleeding periodically during combined use. Reassess therapy if bleeding develops.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Should I take them at different times of day?
- Does the dose of either medicine need to change?
- Is there anything I should avoid, such as alcohol or certain foods, while on both?
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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
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Dalteparin with Omega 3 fatty acids?
MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Dalteparin and Omega 3 fatty acids can affect each other. The combination is often manageable, but it may need a change of dose, a change of timing, or extra checks while both are taken. Omega-3 fatty acids at higher doses can reduce platelet aggregation and prolong bleeding time. With dalteparin this may add modestly to bleeding risk.
How serious is the interaction between Dalteparin and Omega 3 fatty acids?
MediHelp rates it moderate, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Monitor for bleeding periodically during combined use. Reassess therapy if bleeding develops.
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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