Drug interactions
Green tea + Ketorolac
Severity: Minor
Green tea and Ketorolac: 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
Green tea has been reported to have mild antiplatelet activity, and ketorolac strongly inhibits platelets. Any additive bleeding risk is theoretical and probably small with normal beverage intake.
What this interaction means in plain words
Green tea and Ketorolac have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Green tea belongs to Gastrointestinal Tract; Ketorolac belongs to Musculoskeletal.
Why it happens
Possible additive platelet inhibition; the mechanism is not well established.
What to do
No change is needed for ordinary tea consumption. Avoid high-dose green tea extracts and monitor for bleeding if they are used.
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 Green tea with Ketorolac?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Green tea and Ketorolac have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Green tea has been reported to have mild antiplatelet activity, and ketorolac strongly inhibits platelets. Any additive bleeding risk is theoretical and probably small with normal beverage intake.
How serious is the interaction between Green tea and Ketorolac?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: No change is needed for ordinary tea consumption. Avoid high-dose green tea extracts and monitor for bleeding if they are used.
What other medicines interact with Ketorolac?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Ketorolac with, for example, Aceclofenac, Acemetacin, Acetylsalicylic acid. The full list is on the Ketorolac page.
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