Drug interactions
Edoxaban + Prasugrel
Severity: Major
Edoxaban and Prasugrel: major interaction.
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Summary
Prasugrel is a potent antiplatelet agent, and adding edoxaban considerably increases the risk of major bleeding. Prasugrel is generally not preferred in triple therapy for this reason.
What this interaction means in plain words
Edoxaban and Prasugrel 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; Prasugrel belongs to Cardiovascular.
Why it happens
Additive pharmacodynamic effect: P2Y12 receptor blockade plus factor Xa inhibition.
What to do
Avoid prasugrel in patients needing an oral anticoagulant and prefer clopidogrel as the P2Y12 inhibitor. If it must be used, keep the duration short 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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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Edoxaban with Prasugrel?
MediHelp rates the interaction as major. Edoxaban and Prasugrel 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. Prasugrel is a potent antiplatelet agent, and adding edoxaban considerably increases the risk of major bleeding. Prasugrel is generally not preferred in triple therapy for this reason.
How serious is the interaction between Edoxaban and Prasugrel?
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 prasugrel in patients needing an oral anticoagulant and prefer clopidogrel as the P2Y12 inhibitor. If it must be used, keep the duration short and monitor for bleeding.
What other medicines interact with Edoxaban?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Edoxaban with, for example, Apixaban, Defibrotide, Ketorolac. The full list is on the Edoxaban page.
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