Drug & supplement interaction

Asafoetida + Streptokinase

Streptokinase brand names: Kabikinase, Streptase.

Moderate Interaction
Medically reviewed by · Updated September 2026
The bottom line Moderate

Asafoetida has a moderate interaction with Streptokinase. Theoretically, asafoetida might increase the risk of bleeding when used concomitantly with anticoagulant/antiplatelet drugs.

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SeverityModerate
LikelihoodPossible
EvidenceD
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Interaction report

Asafoetida and Streptokinase

Here is the interaction we found between these two, with the evidence behind it.

Moderate

ANTICOAGULANT/ANTIPLATELET DRUGS

Why this applies to Streptokinase

Streptokinase falls under ANTICOAGULANT/ANTIPLATELET DRUGS — the group Asafoetida interacts with.

Theoretically, asafoetida might increase the risk of bleeding when used concomitantly with anticoagulant/antiplatelet drugs. Some anticoagulant/antiplatelet drugs include aspirin, clopidogrel (Plavix), diclofenac (Voltaren, Cataflam, others), ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, others), naproxen (Anaprox, Naprosyn, others), dalteparin (Fragmin), enoxaparin (Lovenox), heparin, warfarin (Coumadin), and others.
Severity Moderate Likelihood Possible Evidence D

Interaction has been documented in animal or in lab research, or the interaction has been documented in humans but is limited to case reports or conflicting clinical research exists.

Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS
Dr. Brian Staiger explains PharmD, Clinical Pharmacist

Streptokinase is a powerful clot-busting medicine given in the hospital during emergencies like a heart attack or a major clot in the lungs. It works by dissolving clots, which already raises your bleeding risk on its own. Asafoetida contains natural coumarins that may, in theory, thin the blood a little too. Stacking the two could add to that bleeding risk.

Here's the honest part: this concern is theoretical, based on the plant's chemistry rather than real cases. Tiny amounts used as a cooking spice are very unlikely to matter. Concentrated asafoetida supplements are the bigger question mark. Since streptokinase is only used in critical, closely monitored settings, just let your care team know about any supplements so they can watch you carefully.

Contact Dr. Brian directly if you have additional questions on this interaction
References
  1. Newall CA, Anderson LA, Philpson JD. Herbal Medicine: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals. London, UK: The Pharmaceutical Press, 1996.

What These Ratings Mean

Every interaction above is graded three ways — here’s the key to each label.

Severity how clinically significant the interaction is
Major

Clinically significant. Avoid the combination, or use only under close professional supervision.

Moderate

Usually worth avoiding or managing — may need monitoring, a dose change, or timing apart.

Minor

Generally not serious. Be aware of it and mention it to your pharmacist.

Likelihood how strong the evidence is that the interaction actually happens in people
  • LikelyWell-controlled human studies have demonstrated the likely existence of this interaction.
  • ProbableInteraction has not been documented in well-controlled studies, however, the interaction has been demonstrated in some small human studies or in controlled animal studies in conjunction with multiple case reports.
  • PossibleInteraction has been documented in animal or in lab research, or the interaction has been documented in humans but is limited to case reports or conflicting clinical research exists.
  • UnlikelyInteraction has been demonstrated in animal or in lab research but has been shown not to occur in humans.
Evidence the quality of the studies behind the rating (graded A–D)
  • AHigh-quality meta-analysis (quantitative systematic review).
  • BCase-control study.
  • CConsensus.
  • DAnecdotal evidence.

These ratings are for information only. Never start, stop, or otherwise change your therapy before speaking with your provider.

Keep it in perspective

Asafoetida Also Interacts With Other Medications

Asafoetida has 288 moderate known drug interactions in our database — the Streptokinase one above is one of them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.

Moderate 288 No known interaction 2,542 (incl. Streptokinase)
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See Every Supplement That Interacts With Streptokinase

This page covers Asafoetida only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Streptokinase page lists 219 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

The most serious there right now: Activated Charcoal (major), Danshen (major), Piracetam (major), Aconite (moderate) and Allspice (moderate).

By severity: 3 major · 191 moderate · 25 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Streptokinase page

“Streptokinase (Kabikinase, Streptase) is the clot-buster given in emergencies like heart attacks, and because its whole job is dissolving clots, this list warrants real respect. Of the 219 supplement and herbal ingredients with interactions on file, 202 have blood-thinning or antiplatelet activity that can push bleeding risk higher.”

Reviewed by 2 · Jul 18, 2026

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Taking Asafoetida as Part of a Dietary Supplement Product? Check It for Interactions

We hold 40 real supplement products containing Asafoetida, each one broken down to its full ingredient list — and combination products often carry several ingredients besides Asafoetida. Your product may carry other ingredients that interact with Streptokinase too, on top of Asafoetida — and those would not show on this page. Find your product and we’ll check every ingredient on its label:

How much people look this up

Where Asafoetida and Streptokinase Sit Against Everything Else

Out of every supplement and medication people look up on HelloPharmacist, here is where these two land this week — and which way each has been moving.

Supplement Asafoetida
Top half

#613 of 1,452 supplements looked up here in the last 7 days

29 days ago today
Medication Streptokinase
Steady interest

#2,237 of 2,830 medications looked up here in the last 7 days

29 days ago today

Position among everything looked up on this site, not a measure of how commonly either one is used or how important it is. A supplement can climb this list because of a news story. It counts every request to the page, automated ones included, and nothing here identifies anyone.

Supplement

About Asafoetida

What is Asafoetida?

Asafoetida
  • Digestive upset and gas
  • Bloating and stomach cramps
  • Irritable bowel symptoms
  • Respiratory complaints
  • Used as a cooking spice

Asafoetida is a strong-smelling plant resin used widely as a spice and in traditional medicine, mainly for digestive complaints. Solid human evidence for its medicinal benefits is limited, though it is generally considered safe in the small amounts used in cooking. Talk with your pharmacist or doctor before using concentrated supplements, and avoid them during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Read the full Asafoetida monograph & all interactions
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Other Drugs & Asafoetida

Browse every other medication we’ve checked against Asafoetida — both the ones with a known interaction and the ones without. Select any drug for the full detail.

0Major
288Moderate
0Minor
2,541No known interaction
288 Moderate 2,541 No interaction
Moderate

288 interactions

Showing 60 of 288 moderate interactions — see all 288 on the Asafoetida page.

No interaction 2,541 drugs checked — show the list

We also checked Asafoetida against these medications and found no known interaction in our sources. Open any page to confirm.

Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,541 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Asafoetida list.

See the full Asafoetida interactions page
See every supplement checked against Streptokinase, ranked by severity
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Interaction details are evidence-graded and sourced from the Natural Medicines database. The medication overview comes from MedlinePlus.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

Parts of this content are provided by the Therapeutic Research Center, LLC.

DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

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Taking Asafoetida and Streptokinase Together: Common Questions

Can you take Asafoetida with Streptokinase?
There is a moderate interaction, so it may be acceptable with monitoring or timing changes — but check with your pharmacist first. Read the full details on this page and confirm with your pharmacist before combining them.
How serious is the Asafoetida and Streptokinase interaction?
We rate it Moderate. This combination may require monitoring, a dose adjustment, or separating the times you take each one. Consult your pharmacist before using them together.

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