Drug interactions
Dong quai + Fenoprofen
Severity: Moderate
Dong quai and Fenoprofen: moderate interaction.
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Summary
Dong quai contains coumarin-type compounds and has been linked to increased INR and bleeding. Combined with an NSAID, bleeding risk may be increased.
What this interaction means in plain words
Dong quai and Fenoprofen 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
Coumarin constituents may add anticoagulant effect to NSAID-induced platelet inhibition.
What to do
Advise against using dong quai with fenoprofen where possible and monitor for bruising or bleeding.
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 Fenoprofen
- Fenoprofen + Ketorolac Contraindicated
- Fenoprofen + Ketorolac intranasal Contraindicated
- Aceclofenac + Fenoprofen Major
- Acemetacin + Fenoprofen Major
- Acetylsalicylic acid + Fenoprofen Major
- Alteplase + Fenoprofen Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Dong quai with Fenoprofen?
MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Dong quai and Fenoprofen 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. Dong quai contains coumarin-type compounds and has been linked to increased INR and bleeding. Combined with an NSAID, bleeding risk may be increased.
How serious is the interaction between Dong quai and Fenoprofen?
MediHelp rates it moderate, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Advise against using dong quai with fenoprofen where possible and monitor for bruising or bleeding.
What other medicines interact with Fenoprofen?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Fenoprofen with, for example, Ketorolac, Ketorolac intranasal, Aceclofenac. The full list is on the Fenoprofen page.
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