Drug interactions
Edoxaban + Nabumetone
Severity: Major
Edoxaban and Nabumetone: major interaction.
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Summary
Edoxaban is a factor Xa inhibitor and nabumetone inhibits platelet function and can injure the gastrointestinal mucosa. Together they increase the risk of clinically important bleeding.
What this interaction means in plain words
Edoxaban and Nabumetone 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; Nabumetone belongs to Musculoskeletal.
Why it happens
Additive pharmacodynamic effect of anticoagulation and NSAID antiplatelet activity and mucosal injury.
What to do
Avoid chronic NSAID use with edoxaban; if needed, use the lowest dose for the shortest time with gastroprotection and monitor for signs of 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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- Acemetacin + Nabumetone Major
- Acetylsalicylic acid + Nabumetone Major
- Alteplase + Nabumetone 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 Nabumetone?
MediHelp rates the interaction as major. Edoxaban and Nabumetone 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 is a factor Xa inhibitor and nabumetone inhibits platelet function and can injure the gastrointestinal mucosa. Together they increase the risk of clinically important bleeding.
How serious is the interaction between Edoxaban and Nabumetone?
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 chronic NSAID use with edoxaban; if needed, use the lowest dose for the shortest time with gastroprotection and monitor for signs of bleeding.
What other medicines interact with Nabumetone?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Nabumetone with, for example, Ketorolac intranasal, Ketorolac, Aceclofenac. The full list is on the Nabumetone page.
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