Drug interactions
Eptifibatide + Ginko biloba
Severity: Minor
Eptifibatide and Ginko biloba: minor interaction.
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For healthcare professionals — reference only. This page is a brief summary, not medical advice and not a substitute for official labeling or clinical judgement. Always verify before prescribing or dispensing.
Summary
Eptifibatide is a potent intravenous glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitor used in acute coronary syndromes, and ginkgo may add a small antiplatelet effect. Any extra bleeding risk is theoretical, but bleeding on eptifibatide can be serious.
What this interaction means in plain words
Eptifibatide and Ginko biloba have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Eptifibatide belongs to Cardiovascular; Ginko biloba belongs to Gastrointestinal Tract.
Why it happens
Possible additive platelet inhibition from ginkgo's platelet-activating factor antagonism on top of glycoprotein IIb/IIIa blockade.
What to do
Ask about herbal supplements at admission and hold ginkgo during eptifibatide therapy. Monitor for bleeding and platelet count as per routine eptifibatide care.
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 Ginko biloba?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Eptifibatide and Ginko biloba have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Eptifibatide is a potent intravenous glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitor used in acute coronary syndromes, and ginkgo may add a small antiplatelet effect. Any extra bleeding risk is theoretical, but bleeding on eptifibatide can be serious.
How serious is the interaction between Eptifibatide and Ginko biloba?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Ask about herbal supplements at admission and hold ginkgo during eptifibatide therapy. Monitor for bleeding and platelet count as per routine eptifibatide care.
What other medicines interact with Ginko biloba?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Ginko biloba with, for example, Ketorolac, Abciximab, Aceclofenac. The full list is on the Ginko biloba page.
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