Does Oral Anticoagulants Interact with Cyclophosphamide?
Moderate interaction. Both increased and decreased warfarin effects have been reported in patients receiving warfarin and cyclophosphamide.
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- Interaction classification
- Moderate
- Cyclophosphamide Class
- Alkylating Drug
- Management
- Confirm exact products with your pharmacist
- Data Source
- U.S. FDA via OpenFDA
What To Tell Your Doctor or Pharmacist
If you are taking Oral Anticoagulants and your doctor is considering prescribing Cyclophosphamide (or vice versa), make sure to:
- Inform your doctor and pharmacist of all current medications, including over-the-counter drugs and supplements
- Ask whether the benefits of combining these medications outweigh the risks for your specific situation
- Ask what symptoms to watch for that would indicate the interaction is causing problems
- Ask whether any dosage adjustments are needed
- Never stop or change either medication without first consulting your healthcare provider