Drug interactions between Elmiron and YSP Aspirin
| Results for the following 2 drugs: |
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| Elmiron (pentosan polysulfate sodium) |
| YSP Aspirin (aspirin) |
Interactions between your selected drugs
aspirin ↔ pentosan polysulfate sodium
Applies to:YSP Aspirin (aspirin) and Elmiron (pentosan polysulfate sodium)
MONITOR: Theoretically, pentosan polysulfate sodium may potentiate the risk of bleeding in patients treated with agents that affect hemostasis such as anticoagulants, platelet inhibitors, thrombin inhibitors, thrombolytic agents, or agents that commonly cause thrombocytopenia. Pentosan polysulfate sodium is a weak anticoagulant with approximately 1/15 the activity of heparin. Increased prothrombin time, increased partial thromboplastin time, and bleeding complications including ecchymosis, epistaxis, and gum hemorrhage have been reported in association with its use.
MANAGEMENT: Caution is advised if pentosan polysulfate sodium is used in combination with other drugs that affect hemostasis. Close clinical and laboratory observation for hematologic complications is recommended. Patients should be advised to promptly report any signs of bleeding to their doctor, including pain, swelling, headache, dizziness, weakness, prolonged bleeding from cuts, increased menstrual flow, vaginal bleeding, nosebleeds, bleeding of gums from brushing, unusual bleeding or bruising, red or brown urine, or red or black stools.
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Drug Interaction Classification
The classifications below are a guideline only. The relevance of a particular drug interaction to a specific patient is difficult to determine using this tool alone given the large number of variables that may apply.
| Major | Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. |
| Moderate | Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. |
| Minor | Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan. |
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