Cordyceps : interaction with Anticoagulant medications


Interaction type:
Interactions

Interaction rating:
Potential/Theoritical

Studies have reported that cordyceps affects the blood’s clotting ability and may alter the effects of these medications and possibly the dose needed for treatment. Use with caution. (1) (2)

These drugs include warfarin, heparin, dalteparin, tinzaparin, enoxaparin, danaparoid sodium, antithrombin III, lipirudin, argatroban, bivalirudin,

References

  1. Bao TT, et al. Pharmacological actions of Cordyceps sinensis. Chung Hsi I Chieh Ho Tsa Chih. Jun1988;8(6):352-54.
  2. Hammerschmidt DE. Szechwan purpura. N Engl J Med. May1980;302(21):1191-93.