Drug interactions
Edoxaban + Etodolac
Severity: Major
Edoxaban and Etodolac: major interaction.
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Summary
Etodolac and edoxaban both increase bleeding risk, and NSAID use with direct oral anticoagulants raises the chance of major gastrointestinal and other hemorrhage.
What this interaction means in plain words
Edoxaban and Etodolac can interact in a way that may be serious. Using them together is sometimes necessary, but it needs a deliberate decision by the prescriber, a plan for monitoring, and clear advice on the warning signs to watch for.
Edoxaban belongs to Cardiovascular; Etodolac belongs to Musculoskeletal.
Why it happens
Additive hemostatic impairment: NSAID platelet inhibition and mucosal injury plus factor Xa inhibition.
What to do
Avoid regular NSAID use with edoxaban and use paracetamol instead. If necessary, use the lowest dose for the shortest time with gastroprotection and bleeding monitoring.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Does the benefit of taking both outweigh the risk in my case?
- Do I need any blood test, ECG or other check while on both?
- What early warning signs should I watch for, and what should I do if they appear?
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Other interactions of Etodolac
- Etodolac + Ketorolac Contraindicated
- Etodolac + Ketorolac intranasal Contraindicated
- Aceclofenac + Etodolac Major
- Acemetacin + Etodolac Major
- Acetylsalicylic acid + Etodolac Major
- Alteplase + Etodolac Major
Other interactions of Edoxaban
- Apixaban + Edoxaban Contraindicated
- Defibrotide + Edoxaban Contraindicated
- Edoxaban + Ketorolac Contraindicated
- Abciximab + Edoxaban Major
- Acetylsalicylic acid + Edoxaban Major
- Argatroban + Edoxaban Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Edoxaban with Etodolac?
MediHelp rates the interaction as major. Edoxaban and Etodolac can interact in a way that may be serious. Using them together is sometimes necessary, but it needs a deliberate decision by the prescriber, a plan for monitoring, and clear advice on the warning signs to watch for. Etodolac and edoxaban both increase bleeding risk, and NSAID use with direct oral anticoagulants raises the chance of major gastrointestinal and other hemorrhage.
How serious is the interaction between Edoxaban and Etodolac?
MediHelp rates it major, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Avoid regular NSAID use with edoxaban and use paracetamol instead. If necessary, use the lowest dose for the shortest time with gastroprotection and bleeding monitoring.
What other medicines interact with Etodolac?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Etodolac with, for example, Ketorolac, Ketorolac intranasal, Aceclofenac. The full list is on the Etodolac page.
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