Drug & supplement interaction

Coltsfoot + Argatroban

Argatroban brand name: Argatroban.

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

Coltsfoot has a moderate interaction with Argatroban. Concomitant use might increase the risk of bleeding due to decreased platelet aggregation.

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SeverityModerate
LikelihoodPossible
EvidenceD
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Coltsfoot and Argatroban

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

Moderate

ANTICOAGULANT/ANTIPLATELET DRUGS

Why this applies to Argatroban

Argatroban falls under ANTICOAGULANT/ANTIPLATELET DRUGS — the group Coltsfoot interacts with.

Concomitant use might increase the risk of bleeding due to decreased platelet aggregation. Coltsfoot has been reported to inhibit platelet aggregation; avoid concomitant use. Some of these drugs include aspirin, clopidogrel (Plavix), dalteparin (Fragmin), enoxaparin (Lovenox), heparin, ticlopidine (Ticlid), 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

Argatroban is a powerful blood thinner given through an IV, usually in the hospital to prevent dangerous clots (often in people who can't take heparin). It works by directly blocking thrombin, a key player in clot formation. Coltsfoot, on the other hand, has been reported to make platelets a little less sticky, which can also nudge your blood toward easier bleeding.

Put the two together and, in theory, you could see more bleeding or bruising than expected. Keep in mind this concern is theoretical, based on how these substances behave rather than real cases. Since coltsfoot also carries liver-safety worries of its own, the smart move is to mention any herbal product to your care team and let them guide you.

Contact Dr. Brian directly if you have additional questions on this interaction
References
  1. Hwang SB, Chang MN, Garcia ML, et al. L-652,469--a dual receptor antagonist of platelet activating factor and dihydropyridines from Tussilago farfara L. Eur J Pharmacol 1987;141:269-81. PubMed

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

Coltsfoot Also Interacts With Other Medications

Coltsfoot has 373 moderate known drug interactions in our database — the Argatroban one above is one of them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.

Moderate 373 No known interaction 2,457 (incl. Argatroban)
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See Every Supplement That Interacts With Argatroban

This page covers Coltsfoot only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Argatroban page lists 218 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 · 190 moderate · 25 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Argatroban page

“Argatroban is an intravenous blood thinner, usually given in the hospital when heparin cannot be used, so anyone receiving it already carries real bleeding risk. That is exactly where this list bears down.”

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

We hold 60 real supplement products containing Coltsfoot, each one broken down to its full ingredient list — and combination products often carry several ingredients besides Coltsfoot. Your product may carry other ingredients that interact with Argatroban too, on top of Coltsfoot — 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 Coltsfoot and Argatroban 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 Coltsfoot
Steady interest

#1,110 of 1,452 supplements looked up here in the last 7 days

29 days ago today
Medication Argatroban
Top half

#932 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 Coltsfoot

What is Coltsfoot?

Coltsfoot
  • Cough
  • Sore throat
  • Bronchitis and congestion
  • Loosening mucus (expectorant)
  • Asthma symptoms

Coltsfoot is a traditional herb long used to soothe coughs and clear mucus, but solid human evidence for these uses is lacking. More importantly, the raw plant can contain liver-toxic pyrrolizidine alkaloids, so it carries real safety concerns and is best avoided unless you use a product certified to be free of these compounds.

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

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

0Major
373Moderate
0Minor
2,456No known interaction
373 Moderate 2,456 No interaction
Moderate

373 interactions

Showing 60 of 373 moderate interactions — see all 373 on the Coltsfoot page.

No interaction 2,456 drugs checked — show the list

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

Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,456 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Coltsfoot list.

See the full Coltsfoot interactions page
See every supplement checked against Argatroban, 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.

© 2021 Therapeutic Research Center, LLC

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Taking Coltsfoot and Argatroban Together: Common Questions

Can you take Coltsfoot with Argatroban?
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 Coltsfoot and Argatroban 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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