Sweet Woodruff - Agrylin (Anagrelide) Interaction
Herbal: Sweet Woodruff
Also Known As: Galium odoratum, Aspérula, Aspérule, Aspérule Odorante, Galii Odorati Herba, Master of the Wood, Petit Muguet, Reine des Bois, Thé Suisse, Waldmeister, Woodruff, Wordward
Drug: Anagrelide
Brand names:
Agrylin
Medical Content Editor Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD
Last updated
Jun 16, 2024
Interaction Details
Anagrelide is classified as belonging to the following category: Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs
Sweet woodruff contains coumarin and coumarin derivatives. Theoretically, concomitant use might increase the effects of some anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs and increase the risk of bleeding, although the levels of coumarin found in sweet woodruff are so low that clinically relevant effects are doubtful. Until more is known, use with caution.
Some anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs include aspirin, clopidogrel (Plavix), nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as diclofenac (Voltaren, Cataflam, others), ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, others), naproxen (Anaprox, Naprosyn, others), dalteparin (Fragmin), ticlopidine (Ticlid), dipyridamole (Persantine), enoxaparin (Lovenox), heparin, warfarin (Coumadin), and others.
Interaction Rating
Likelihood of Occurrence
UnlikelyInteraction has been demonstrated in animal or in lab research but has been shown not to occur in humans.
References
- Gruenwald J, Brendler T, Jaenicke C. PDR for Herbal Medicines. 1st ed. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company, Inc., 1998.
Sweet Woodruff Overview
Anagrelide Overview
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Anagrelide is used to decrease the number of platelets (a type of blood cell that is needed to control bleeding) in the blood of patients who have a bone marrow disorder, in which the body makes too many of one or more types of blood cells, such as essential thrombocythemia (condition in which the body makes too many platelets) or polycythemia vera (condition in which the body makes too many red blood cells and sometimes too many platelets). Anagrelide is in a class of medications called platelet-reducing agents. It works by slowing the production of platelets in the body.
Sweet Woodruff - More Interactions
Sweet Woodruff interacts with 120 drugs
Interaction Rating Key
These severity listings are for informational use only. Never start, stop or otherwise change your therapy before speaking with your provider.
Major | The combined use of these agents is strongly discouraged as serious side effects or other negative outcomes could occur. |
Moderate | Use cautiously under the care of a healthcare professional or avoid this combination. A significant interaction or negative outcome could occur. |
Minor | Be aware that there is a chance of an interaction. Watch for warning signs of a potential interaction. |
Unknown | No interactions have been reported or no interaction data is currently available. |
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