Drug interactions
Ketorolac + Nettle
Severity: Minor
Ketorolac and Nettle: 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
Nettle has been suggested to have both antiplatelet-like and vitamin K-related effects, so its influence on bleeding with ketorolac is unclear. No well-documented clinical interaction exists.
What this interaction means in plain words
Ketorolac and Nettle 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
Mechanism is not established; the effect on coagulation is theoretical.
What to do
No specific action is needed beyond usual bleeding monitoring during ketorolac 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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Other interactions of Ketorolac
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- Acetylsalicylic acid + Ketorolac Contraindicated
- Apixaban + Ketorolac Contraindicated
- Argatroban + Ketorolac Contraindicated
- Aspirin / citric acid / sodium bicarbonate + Ketorolac Contraindicated
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Ketorolac with Nettle?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Ketorolac and Nettle have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Nettle has been suggested to have both antiplatelet-like and vitamin K-related effects, so its influence on bleeding with ketorolac is unclear. No well-documented clinical interaction exists.
How serious is the interaction between Ketorolac and Nettle?
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 specific action is needed beyond usual bleeding monitoring during ketorolac therapy.
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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