Drug interactions
Fludrocortisone + Heparin
Severity: Minor
Fludrocortisone and Heparin: minor interaction.
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Summary
Systemic corticosteroids can contribute to mucosal injury and bleeding and may variably affect coagulation. Fludrocortisone has mainly mineralocorticoid activity, so the effect with heparin is likely small.
What this interaction means in plain words
Fludrocortisone and Heparin have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Fludrocortisone belongs to Endocrine; Heparin belongs to Cardiovascular.
Why it happens
Possible steroid-related vascular and mucosal effects adding to heparin anticoagulation; not well established for fludrocortisone.
What to do
Monitor aPTT or anti-Xa and for bleeding as for routine heparin therapy.
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 Fludrocortisone with Heparin?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Fludrocortisone and Heparin have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Systemic corticosteroids can contribute to mucosal injury and bleeding and may variably affect coagulation. Fludrocortisone has mainly mineralocorticoid activity, so the effect with heparin is likely small.
How serious is the interaction between Fludrocortisone and Heparin?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Monitor aPTT or anti-Xa and for bleeding as for routine heparin therapy.
What other medicines interact with Heparin?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Heparin with, for example, Defibrotide, Ketorolac, Oritavancin. The full list is on the Heparin page.
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