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Drug Interactions between danaparoid and escitalopram

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Moderate

danaparoid escitalopram

Applies to: danaparoid and escitalopram

MONITOR: Serotonin reuptake inhibitors may potentiate the risk of bleeding in patients receiving heparin therapy. The exact mechanism is unknown but may involve a pharmacodynamic interaction, as serotonin reuptake inhibitors have been reported to interfere with platelet function. A case of abdominal bleeding was reported in an elderly patient who had been treated with fluoxetine for over a year and tinzaparin for 5 days prior to hospital admission. A potential drug interaction as well as accumulation of tinzaparin secondary to impaired renal function were suspected as the cause of bleeding.

MANAGEMENT: Caution is recommended if a serotonin reuptake inhibitor is administered with heparin therapy, especially in the elderly and patients with renal impairment. Patients should be advised to promptly report any signs of bleeding to their physician, 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 and food interactions

Moderate

escitalopram food

Applies to: escitalopram

GENERALLY AVOID: Alcohol may potentiate some of the pharmacologic effects of CNS-active agents. Use in combination may result in additive central nervous system depression and/or impairment of judgment, thinking, and psychomotor skills.

MANAGEMENT: Patients receiving CNS-active agents should be warned of this interaction and advised to avoid or limit consumption of alcohol. Ambulatory patients should be counseled to avoid hazardous activities requiring complete mental alertness and motor coordination until they know how these agents affect them, and to notify their physician if they experience excessive or prolonged CNS effects that interfere with their normal activities.

References

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  3. "Product Information. Fycompa (perampanel)." Eisai Inc (2012):
  4. "Product Information. Rexulti (brexpiprazole)." Otsuka American Pharmaceuticals Inc (2015):
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Drug Interaction Classification

These classifications are only a guideline. The relevance of a particular drug interaction to a specific individual is difficult to determine. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting or stopping any medication.
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.
Unknown No interaction information available.

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