Evaluation of Herbal-Drug Interactions in Patients Receiving Anticoagulant Therapy

Authors

  • Billy A. McConnell Professor at University of Oxford Author
  • Ute Vogler Assistant Professor at University of Oxford Author
  • Ruby Charlton Professor at Department of Pharmaceutics of University of Cambridge Author

Keywords:

Herbal-drug interactions, Anticoagulants, Patient safety, Targeted drug delivery, Drug delivery

Abstract

This research investigates the potential interactions between commonly used herbal supplements and anticoagulant medications in patients. Through a combination of in vitro and clinical studies, we identified several herb-drug interactions that could either potentiate or diminish the effects of anticoagulants. The study highlights the risk of altered pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, leading to either increased bleeding risk or reduced therapeutic efficacy. Our findings emphasize the importance of healthcare providers routinely assessing herbal supplement use in patients receiving anticoagulant therapy to prevent adverse interactions and ensure patient safety.

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Published

2024-08-19

Issue

Section

Research Articles

How to Cite

Evaluation of Herbal-Drug Interactions in Patients Receiving Anticoagulant Therapy. (2024). Life Science Chronicles , 1(2), 130-35. https://sciencechronicles.org/index.php/LifeSciChron/article/view/herbal-drug

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