Drug interactions
Dalteparin + Saw palmetto
Severity: Minor
Dalteparin and Saw palmetto: minor interaction.
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Summary
Saw palmetto has been suggested to affect platelet function or clotting, which could add to the bleeding tendency of dalteparin. Evidence is limited to rare case reports and theoretical concern.
What this interaction means in plain words
Dalteparin and Saw palmetto 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; Saw palmetto belongs to Gastrointestinal Tract.
Why it happens
Possible mild antiplatelet or anti-inflammatory activity of saw palmetto; the mechanism is not well established.
What to do
Ask patients about herbal use and advise against saw palmetto during dalteparin therapy where practical. Monitor for unusual bruising or bleeding if it is continued.
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 Saw palmetto
- Aspirin rectal + Saw palmetto Moderate
- Aspirin + Saw palmetto Moderate
- Dabigatran + Saw palmetto Moderate
- Desirudin + Saw palmetto Moderate
- Ketorolac + Saw palmetto Moderate
- Meclofenamate + Saw palmetto Moderate
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Dalteparin with Saw palmetto?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Dalteparin and Saw palmetto have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Saw palmetto has been suggested to affect platelet function or clotting, which could add to the bleeding tendency of dalteparin. Evidence is limited to rare case reports and theoretical concern.
How serious is the interaction between Dalteparin and Saw palmetto?
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 patients about herbal use and advise against saw palmetto during dalteparin therapy where practical. Monitor for unusual bruising or bleeding if it is continued.
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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