Does grapefruit interfere with Pradaxa?

Does grapefruit interfere with Pradaxa?

You may find using a separate dossette for dabigatran works best. Grapefruit can affect the way this medication works.

What foods should I avoid while taking Pradaxa?

Are There Foods to Avoid While Taking Pradaxa? Patients taking older anticoagulants, such as warfarin, were required to avoid eating foods that were high in vitamin K, such as cabbage, spring onions, broccoli, fermented soy products, Brussels sprouts, and kale and other leafy greens.

What drugs should not be taken with Pradaxa?

You may have a higher risk of bleeding if you take PRADAXA and:

• aspirin or aspirin-containing products.
• long-term (chronic) use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
• warfarin sodium (Coumadin®, Jantoven®)
• a medicine that contains heparin.
• clopidogrel bisulfate (Plavix®)
• prasugrel (Effient®)

How long can you stay on Pradaxa?

Safely throw away any unused PRADAXA after 4 months. Keep PRADAXA in the original bottle or blister package to keep it dry (protect the capsules from moisture). Do not put PRADAXA in pill boxes or pill organizers.

What pain reliever can be taken with Pradaxa?

You can take Tylenol (acetaminophen) instead but follow the directions on the box to make sure you don’t take more than the recommended amount. 2. If you have a stomach ache, avoid taking Pepto Bismol, as it can make you more likely to bleed when you’re on Pradaxa. 3.

Can I take Tylenol while on Pradaxa?

Interactions between your drugs No interactions were found between Pradaxa and Tylenol. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

What drugs interact with Pradaxa?

Pradaxa may interact with substances, including:

• Dronedarone.
• Ketoconazole.
• Rifampin.
• Antacids.
• St. John’s wort.
• Mifepristone.
• Cyclosporine.
• Cobicistat.

What is the most common side effect of Pradaxa?

The most frequent adverse reactions leading to discontinuation of PRADAXA were bleeding and gastrointestinal events (i.e., dyspepsia, nausea, upper abdominal pain, gastrointestinal hemorrhage, and diarrhea).

What are the long term side effects of Pradaxa?

• Uncontrolled bleeding Can be fatal; antidote available.
• Spinal and Epidural Hematomas Can cause long-term or permanent paralysis.
• Heart attack More likely in Pradaxa patients than in those taking warfarin.
• Allergic reactions Signs include swelling of the face, wheezing, tightness in the chest.

Can you take vitamin D with Pradaxa?

No interactions were found between Pradaxa and Vitamin D3. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

Can you drink cranberry juice with Pradaxa?

Unlike warfarin, there are no significant drug or dietary interactions. Patients can drink cranberry juice and eat salad to their heart’s content. The rapid onset of dabigatran’s blood-thinning effect allows for shorter hospital stays.

Can I take vitamin C with Pradaxa?

Interactions between your drugs No interactions were found between dabigatran and Vitamin C. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

What can you not take with beta blockers?

While on beta-blockers, you should also avoid eating or drinking products that have caffeine or taking over-the-counter cough and cold medicines, antihistamines, and antacids that contain aluminum. You should also avoid drinking alcohol, because it can decrease the effects of beta-blockers.