Drug interactions
Enoxaparin + Ginger
Severity: Minor
Enoxaparin and Ginger: minor interaction.
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Summary
Ginger may mildly inhibit platelet function and could theoretically add to bleeding with enoxaparin. Clinical evidence is weak and the risk is mainly with high-dose supplements.
What this interaction means in plain words
Enoxaparin and Ginger have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Enoxaparin belongs to Cardiovascular; Ginger belongs to Gastrointestinal Tract.
Why it happens
Ginger constituents may inhibit thromboxane synthesis and platelet aggregation, which is additive to enoxaparin's effect.
What to do
Counsel patients to avoid high-dose ginger supplements. Monitor for unusual bleeding or bruising.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Is there anything I should notice while taking both?
- Do I need to tell my doctor at the next visit?
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Other interactions of Enoxaparin
- Defibrotide + Enoxaparin Contraindicated
- Enoxaparin + Ketorolac Contraindicated
- Enoxaparin + Mifepristone Contraindicated
- Abciximab + Enoxaparin Major
- Aceclofenac + Enoxaparin Major
- Acetylsalicylic acid + Enoxaparin Major
Other interactions of Ginger
- Aceclofenac + Ginger Moderate
- Acemetacin + Ginger Moderate
- Aescin + Ginger Moderate
- Aspirin / citric acid / sodium bicarbonate + Ginger Moderate
- Aspirin rectal + Ginger Moderate
- Aspirin + Ginger Moderate
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Enoxaparin with Ginger?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Enoxaparin and Ginger have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Ginger may mildly inhibit platelet function and could theoretically add to bleeding with enoxaparin. Clinical evidence is weak and the risk is mainly with high-dose supplements.
How serious is the interaction between Enoxaparin and Ginger?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Counsel patients to avoid high-dose ginger supplements. Monitor for unusual bleeding or bruising.
What other medicines interact with Enoxaparin?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Enoxaparin with, for example, Defibrotide, Ketorolac, Mifepristone. The full list is on the Enoxaparin page.
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