Heparin and Alcohol/Food Interactions
There is 1 alcohol/food/lifestyle interaction with heparin.
Heparin High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
Major Potential Hazard, Moderate plausibility
heparin - hypertension
Heparin should be used with extreme caution in patients with uncontrolled or severe hypertension as these conditions may predispose the patient to hemorrhage during heparin administration. Blood coagulation tests (e.g., whole blood clotting time, activated partial thromboplastin time) should be performed at appropriate intervals during full-dose heparin administration. In addition, periodic platelet counts, hematocrits, and tests for occult blood in stool are recommended during the entire course of heparin therapy. Clinical monitoring of blood pressure is recommended.
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Heparin drug interactions
There are 231 drug interactions with heparin.
Heparin disease interactions
There are 7 disease interactions with heparin which include:
- peptic ulcer disease
- active bleeding
- hypertension
- prematurity
- renal dysfunction
- thrombocytopenia
- hyperkalemia
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Drug Interaction Classification
| Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
| Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
| 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. | |
| No interaction information available. |
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