Drug interactions
Horse chestnut seed + Tirofiban
Severity: Minor
Horse chestnut seed and Tirofiban: minor interaction.
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Summary
Horse chestnut seed might affect hemostasis, so an additive bleeding tendency with tirofiban is theoretically possible. Clinical data are lacking.
What this interaction means in plain words
Horse chestnut seed and Tirofiban 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
Theoretical additive effect on hemostasis; mechanism poorly characterized.
What to do
Recommend stopping horse chestnut products during tirofiban therapy. Monitor for bleeding.
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 Horse chestnut seed with Tirofiban?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Horse chestnut seed and Tirofiban have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Horse chestnut seed might affect hemostasis, so an additive bleeding tendency with tirofiban is theoretically possible. Clinical data are lacking.
How serious is the interaction between Horse chestnut seed and Tirofiban?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Recommend stopping horse chestnut products during tirofiban therapy. Monitor for bleeding.
What other medicines interact with Tirofiban?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Tirofiban with, for example, Abrocitinib, Acalabrutinib, Acetylsalicylic acid. The full list is on the Tirofiban page.
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