Potential Drug Interactions
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Increased potential for hemorrhage:
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Concurrent thrombolysis
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Drugs affecting platelet function such as aspirin, NSAIDs, dipyridamole, clopidogrel, ticlopidine and cilostazol
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Complementary/alternative medications known to have potential to increase bleeding include danshen, devil's claw, dong quai, feverfew, gingko biloba and papain
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Decreased effect of heparin:
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Digoxin, tetracycline, nicotine, antihistamines, and IV nitroglycerin
References
David, M., et al. Heparin and LMWH in Children. Thrombosis Interest Group of Canada. January 2007. http://www.tigc.org/eguidelines/heparinchild07.htm. Accessed 11/15/08.
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Roach ES. Golomb MR. Adams R. Biller J. Daniels S. Deveber G. Ferriero D. Jones BV. Kirkham FJ. Scott RM. Smith ER. American Heart Association Stroke Council. Council on Cardiovascular Disease in the Young. Management of stroke in infants and children: a scientific statement from a Special Writing Group of the American Heart Association Stroke Council and the Council on Cardiovascular Disease in the Young. [Journal Article] Stroke. 39(9):2644-91, 2008 Sep.
These pathways do not establish a standard of care to be followed in every case. It is recognized that each case is different, and those individuals involved in providing health care are expected to use their judgment in determining what is in the best interests of the patient based on the circumstances existing at the time. It is impossible to anticipate all possible situations that may exist and to prepare a pathway for each. Accordingly, these pathways should guide care with the understanding that departures from them may be required at times.