Drug interactions
Pau d'arco + Piroxicam
Severity: Minor
Pau d'arco and Piroxicam: 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
Pau d'arco may have anticoagulant-like properties, so use with an NSAID could theoretically raise bleeding risk. Clinical data are scarce.
What this interaction means in plain words
Pau d'arco and Piroxicam 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 coagulation; the mechanism is not well characterised.
What to do
Monitor for bleeding or bruising, and avoid the herbal product before surgery.
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 Pau d'arco with Piroxicam?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Pau d'arco and Piroxicam have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Pau d'arco may have anticoagulant-like properties, so use with an NSAID could theoretically raise bleeding risk. Clinical data are scarce.
How serious is the interaction between Pau d'arco and Piroxicam?
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 for bleeding or bruising, and avoid the herbal product before surgery.
What other medicines interact with Piroxicam?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Piroxicam with, for example, Ketorolac intranasal, Ketorolac, Aceclofenac. The full list is on the Piroxicam page.
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