Drug interactions
Edoxaban + Ibuprofen
Severity: Major
Edoxaban and Ibuprofen: major interaction.
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Summary
Ibuprofen inhibits platelet function and may cause gastrointestinal ulceration, which adds to the anticoagulant effect of edoxaban. Combined use increases the risk of major bleeding.
What this interaction means in plain words
Edoxaban and Ibuprofen 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; Ibuprofen belongs to Musculoskeletal.
Why it happens
Additive hemostatic impairment through platelet inhibition and direct factor Xa inhibition, with NSAID mucosal injury.
What to do
Avoid regular NSAID use with edoxaban and prefer paracetamol. If an NSAID is unavoidable, use the lowest dose for the shortest time, consider gastroprotection and monitor for bleeding.
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 Ibuprofen
- Ibuprofen + Ketorolac Contraindicated
- Ibuprofen + Ketorolac intranasal Contraindicated
- Acemetacin + Ibuprofen Major
- Alteplase + Ibuprofen Major
- Amiloride + Ibuprofen Major
- Apixaban + Ibuprofen 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 Ibuprofen?
MediHelp rates the interaction as major. Edoxaban and Ibuprofen 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. Ibuprofen inhibits platelet function and may cause gastrointestinal ulceration, which adds to the anticoagulant effect of edoxaban. Combined use increases the risk of major bleeding.
How serious is the interaction between Edoxaban and Ibuprofen?
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 prefer paracetamol. If an NSAID is unavoidable, use the lowest dose for the shortest time, consider gastroprotection and monitor for bleeding.
What other medicines interact with Ibuprofen?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Ibuprofen with, for example, Ketorolac, Ketorolac intranasal, Acemetacin. The full list is on the Ibuprofen page.
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