Swallowroot - Warfarin Interaction

Interaction Details

Warfarin is classified as belonging to the following category: Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs

Theoretically, swallowroot might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
In vitro research shows that swallowroot inhibits platelet aggregation.

Interaction Rating

Likelihood of Occurrence

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

References

• Suneetha WJ, Krishnakantha TP. Effect of swallowroot extract on functions of platelets in vitro. J Thromb Thrombolysis 2005;19:133-4.

Warfarin Overview

• Warfarin is used to prevent blood clots from forming or growing larger in your blood and blood vessels. It is prescribed for people with certain types of irregular heartbeat, people with prosthetic (replacement or mechanical) heart valves, and people who have suffered a heart attack. Warfarin is also used to treat or prevent venous thrombosis (swelling and blood clot in a vein) and pulmonary embolism (a blood clot in the lung). Warfarin is in a class of medications called anticoagulants ('blood thinners'). It works by decreasing the clotting ability of the blood.

Swallowroot - More Interactions

Swallowroot interacts with 121 drugs

Interaction Rating Key

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