Drug interactions
Dipyridamole + Ginger
Severity: Minor
Dipyridamole and Ginger: minor interaction.
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Summary
Ginger has been reported to inhibit platelet aggregation, and dipyridamole also inhibits platelet function, so bleeding tendency could be modestly additive. Clinical evidence is conflicting and significant bleeding has not been well documented.
What this interaction means in plain words
Dipyridamole and Ginger have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Dipyridamole belongs to Cardiovascular; Ginger belongs to Gastrointestinal Tract.
Why it happens
Additive antiplatelet effects; ginger may inhibit thromboxane synthesis while dipyridamole raises adenosine and cyclic AMP in platelets.
What to do
Advise patients to avoid large medicinal doses of ginger supplements. Monitor for bruising or bleeding, especially if other antithrombotics are used.
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 Dipyridamole
- Dipyridamole + Riociguat Contraindicated
- Adenosine + Dipyridamole Major
- Betrixaban + Dipyridamole Major
- Dabigatran + Dipyridamole Major
- Dipyridamole + Regadenoson Major
- Dipyridamole + Venetoclax Major
Other interactions of Ginger
- Aceclofenac + Ginger Moderate
- Acemetacin + Ginger Moderate
- Aescin + Ginger Moderate
- Aspirin / citric acid / sodium bicarbonate + Ginger Moderate
- Aspirin rectal + Ginger Moderate
- Aspirin + Ginger Moderate
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Dipyridamole with Ginger?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Dipyridamole and Ginger have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Ginger has been reported to inhibit platelet aggregation, and dipyridamole also inhibits platelet function, so bleeding tendency could be modestly additive. Clinical evidence is conflicting and significant bleeding has not been well documented.
How serious is the interaction between Dipyridamole and Ginger?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Advise patients to avoid large medicinal doses of ginger supplements. Monitor for bruising or bleeding, especially if other antithrombotics are used.
What other medicines interact with Dipyridamole?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Dipyridamole with, for example, Riociguat, Adenosine, Betrixaban. The full list is on the Dipyridamole page.
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