Drug interactions
Eptifibatide + Fish oil triglycerides
Severity: Minor
Eptifibatide and Fish oil triglycerides: minor interaction.
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Summary
Omega-3 fatty acids have mild antiplatelet effects and can prolong bleeding time. With a potent platelet inhibitor such as eptifibatide, bleeding may be slightly increased.
What this interaction means in plain words
Eptifibatide and Fish oil triglycerides have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Why it happens
Omega-3 fatty acids reduce platelet aggregation and thromboxane A2 production, adding to glycoprotein IIb/IIIa blockade.
What to do
Usually no change is needed. Monitor for signs of bleeding during eptifibatide infusion and reassess supplemental fish oil if bleeding occurs.
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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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Eptifibatide with Fish oil triglycerides?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Eptifibatide and Fish oil triglycerides have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Omega-3 fatty acids have mild antiplatelet effects and can prolong bleeding time. With a potent platelet inhibitor such as eptifibatide, bleeding may be slightly increased.
How serious is the interaction between Eptifibatide and Fish oil triglycerides?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Usually no change is needed. Monitor for signs of bleeding during eptifibatide infusion and reassess supplemental fish oil if bleeding occurs.
What other medicines interact with Eptifibatide?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Eptifibatide with, for example, Abrocitinib, Acalabrutinib, Acetylsalicylic acid. The full list is on the Eptifibatide page.
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