Drug interactions
Rivaroxaban + Tenecteplase
Severity: Major
Rivaroxaban and Tenecteplase: major interaction.
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Summary
Tenecteplase is a thrombolytic, and its use in a patient taking rivaroxaban increases the risk of severe bleeding, including intracranial hemorrhage.
What this interaction means in plain words
Rivaroxaban and Tenecteplase can interact in a way that may be serious. Using them together is sometimes necessary, but it needs a deliberate decision by the prescriber, a plan for monitoring, and clear advice on the warning signs to watch for.
Rivaroxaban belongs to Cardiovascular; Tenecteplase belongs to Cardiovascular.
Why it happens
Additive effects of fibrinolysis and factor Xa inhibition on hemostasis.
What to do
Avoid thrombolysis in patients with recent rivaroxaban intake unless the benefit clearly outweighs the risk. If given, monitor closely for bleeding.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Does the benefit of taking both outweigh the risk in my case?
- Do I need any blood test, ECG or other check while on both?
- What early warning signs should I watch for, and what should I do if they appear?
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Other interactions of Rivaroxaban
- Defibrotide + Rivaroxaban Contraindicated
- Ketoconazole + Rivaroxaban Contraindicated
- Ketorolac + Rivaroxaban Contraindicated
- Abciximab + Rivaroxaban Major
- Acalabrutinib + Rivaroxaban Major
- Acetylsalicylic acid + Rivaroxaban Major
Other interactions of Tenecteplase
- Alteplase + Tenecteplase Contraindicated
- Acetylsalicylic acid + Tenecteplase Major
- Apixaban + Tenecteplase Major
- Argatroban + Tenecteplase Major
- Dabigatran etexilate + Tenecteplase Major
- Dalteparin + Tenecteplase Major
Frequently asked questions
Can I take Rivaroxaban with Tenecteplase?
MediHelp rates the interaction as major. Rivaroxaban and Tenecteplase can interact in a way that may be serious. Using them together is sometimes necessary, but it needs a deliberate decision by the prescriber, a plan for monitoring, and clear advice on the warning signs to watch for. Tenecteplase is a thrombolytic, and its use in a patient taking rivaroxaban increases the risk of severe bleeding, including intracranial hemorrhage.
How serious is the interaction between Rivaroxaban and Tenecteplase?
MediHelp rates it major, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Avoid thrombolysis in patients with recent rivaroxaban intake unless the benefit clearly outweighs the risk. If given, monitor closely for bleeding.
What other medicines interact with Rivaroxaban?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Rivaroxaban with, for example, Defibrotide, Ketoconazole, Ketorolac. The full list is on the Rivaroxaban page.
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