ticlopidine (Discontinued)

Brand and Other Names:Ticlid

Dosing & Uses

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Dosage Forms & Strengths

Discontinued; no longer available in the United States

Stroke

250 mg PO q12hr with food

Coronary Artery Stent Thrombosis, Prevention

250 mg PO q12hr with aspirin for 30 days OR

ACCP: Load 500 mg, THEN 250 mg q12hr for at least 10-14 days following successful stent placement

Renal Impairment

Dose adjustment not necessary

Hepatic Impairment

Caution; contraindicated in severe hepatic impairment

<18 years: Safety and efficacy not established

Causes orthostatic hypotension and more effective alternatives available (Beers criteria)

Stroke

250 mg PO q12hr with food; monitor (greater sensitivity possible)

Coronary artery stent thrombosis, prevention

250 mg PO q12hr with food; monitor (greater sensitivity possible)

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            Contraindicated (3)

            • abrocitinib

              abrocitinib and ticlopidine both increase anticoagulation. Contraindicated. Antiplatelet drugs, except for low-dose aspirin (=81 mg qDay), during the first 3 months of treatment are contraindicated.

            • eliglustat

              ticlopidine increases levels of eliglustat by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Contraindicated. If coadministered with strong or moderate CYP2D6 inhibitors, reduce eliglustat dose from 84 mg BID to 84 mg once daily in extensive and intermediate metabolizers; eliglustat is contraindiated if strong or moderate CYP2D6 inhibitors are given concomitantly with strong or moderate CYP3A inhibitors.

            • mavacamten

              ticlopidine will increase the level or effect of mavacamten by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Contraindicated. Strong or moderate CYP2C19 inhibitors may increase mavacamten systemic exposure, resulting in heart failure due to systolic dysfunction.

            Serious - Use Alternative (26)

            • abametapir

              abametapir will increase the level or effect of ticlopidine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. For 2 weeks after abametapir application, avoid taking drugs that are CYP3A4 substrates. If not feasible, avoid use of abametapir.

            • antithrombin alfa

              antithrombin alfa, ticlopidine. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Enhanced risk of hemorrhage.

            • antithrombin III

              antithrombin III, ticlopidine. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Enhanced risk of hemorrhage.

            • apalutamide

              apalutamide will decrease the level or effect of ticlopidine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration of apalutamide, a strong CYP3A4 inducer, with drugs that are CYP3A4 substrates can result in lower exposure to these medications. Avoid or substitute another drug for these medications when possible. Evaluate for loss of therapeutic effect if medication must be coadministered. Adjust dose according to prescribing information if needed.

            • apixaban

              ticlopidine and apixaban both increase anticoagulation. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • argatroban

              argatroban, ticlopidine. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Enhanced risk of hemorrhage.

            • aspirin

              aspirin increases effects of ticlopidine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Enhanced risk of hemorrhage.

            • aspirin rectal

              aspirin rectal increases effects of ticlopidine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Enhanced risk of hemorrhage.

            • aspirin/citric acid/sodium bicarbonate

              aspirin/citric acid/sodium bicarbonate increases effects of ticlopidine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Enhanced risk of hemorrhage.

            • bivalirudin

              bivalirudin, ticlopidine. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Enhanced risk of hemorrhage.

            • cilostazol

              ticlopidine increases toxicity of cilostazol by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Decrease cilostazol dose by 50%; serum levels of 3,4-dehydrocilostazol (active metabolite) increased by strong CYP2C19 inhibitors.

            • clopidogrel

              ticlopidine decreases effects of clopidogrel by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Clopidogrel efficacy may be reduced by drugs that inhibit CYP2C19. Inhibition of platelet aggregation by clopidogrel is entirely due to an active metabolite. Clopidogrel is metabolized to this active metabolite in part by CYP2C19. .

            • dalteparin

              dalteparin, ticlopidine. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Enhanced risk of hemorrhage.

            • enoxaparin

              enoxaparin, ticlopidine. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Enhanced risk of hemorrhage.

            • enzalutamide

              enzalutamide will decrease the level or effect of ticlopidine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • fexinidazole

              fexinidazole will increase the level or effect of ticlopidine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Fexinidazole inhibits CYP3A4. Coadministration may increase risk for adverse effects of CYP3A4 substrates.

            • fondaparinux

              fondaparinux, ticlopidine. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Enhanced risk of hemorrhage.

            • heparin

              heparin, ticlopidine. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Enhanced risk of hemorrhage.

            • idelalisib

              idelalisib will increase the level or effect of ticlopidine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Idelalisib is a strong CYP3A inhibitor; avoid coadministration with sensitive CYP3A substrates

            • ivosidenib

              ivosidenib will decrease the level or effect of ticlopidine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of sensitive CYP3A4 substrates with ivosidenib or replace with alternative therapies. If coadministration is unavoidable, monitor patients for loss of therapeutic effect of these drugs.

            • lonafarnib

              lonafarnib will increase the level or effect of ticlopidine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration with sensitive CYP3A substrates. If coadministration unavoidable, monitor for adverse reactions and reduce CYP3A substrate dose in accordance with product labeling.

              ticlopidine will increase the level or effect of lonafarnib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If coadministration of lonafarnib (a sensitive CYP3A substrate) with weak CYP3A inhibitors is unavoidable, reduce to, or continue lonafarnib at starting dose. Closely monitor for arrhythmias and events (eg, syncope, heart palpitations) since lonafarnib effect on QT interval is unknown.

            • pexidartinib

              ticlopidine and pexidartinib both increase Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Pexidartinib can cause hepatotoxicity. Avoid coadministration of pexidartinib with other products know to cause hepatoxicity.

            • pretomanid

              ticlopidine, pretomanid. Either increases toxicity of the other by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Pretomanid regimen associated with hepatotoxicity. Avoid alcohol and hepatotoxic agents, including herbal supplements and drugs other than bedaquiline and linezolid.

            • protamine

              protamine, ticlopidine. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Enhanced risk of hemorrhage.

            • tucatinib

              tucatinib will increase the level or effect of ticlopidine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid concomitant use of tucatinib with CYP3A substrates, where minimal concentration changes may lead to serious or life-threatening toxicities. If unavoidable, reduce CYP3A substrate dose according to product labeling.

            • voxelotor

              voxelotor will increase the level or effect of ticlopidine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Voxelotor increases systemic exposure of sensitive CYP3A4 substrates. Avoid coadministration with sensitive CYP3A4 substrates with a narrow therapeutic index. Consider dose reduction of the sensitive CYP3A4 substrate(s) if unable to avoid.

            Monitor Closely (74)

            • abrocitinib

              ticlopidine will increase the level or effect of abrocitinib by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Start abrocitinib 50 mg qDay when coadministered with CYP2C19 inhibitors. If adequate response not achieved after 12 weeks, may increase to 100 mg qDay. Discontinue if inadequate response after dosage increase.

            • acalabrutinib

              acalabrutinib increases effects of ticlopidine by anticoagulation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration of acalabrutinib with antiplatelets or anticoagulants may further increase risk of hemorrhage. Monitor for signs of bleeding and consider the benefit-risk of withholding acalabrutinib for 3-7 days presurgery and postsurgery depending upon the type of surgery and the risk of bleeding.

            • atogepant

              ticlopidine will increase the level or effect of atogepant by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • avapritinib

              ticlopidine will increase the level or effect of avapritinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • axitinib

              ticlopidine increases levels of axitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • azficel-T

              azficel-T, ticlopidine. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Coadministration with anticoagulants or antiplatelets may increase bruising or bleeding at biopsy and/or injection sites; concomitant use not recommended. Decisions regarding continued use or cessation of anticoagulants or antiplatelets should be made by a physician.

            • belzutifan

              ticlopidine will increase the level or effect of belzutifan by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Belzutifan is a CYP2C19 substrate. Coadministration with CYP2C19 inhibitors may increase incidence or severity of adverse effects. Monitor for anemia and hypoxia and reduce belzutifan dose as recommended.

            • betrixaban

              ticlopidine, betrixaban. Either increases levels of the other by anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • bosentan

              bosentan will decrease the level or effect of ticlopidine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • brexpiprazole

              ticlopidine will increase the level or effect of brexpiprazole by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Administer a quarter of brexpiprazole dose if coadministered with a moderate CYP2D6 inhibitor PLUS a strong/moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor.

            • cannabidiol

              ticlopidine will increase the level or effect of cannabidiol by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Consider reducing the cannabidiol dose when coadministered with a strong CYP2C19 inhibitor.

            • carbamazepine

              ticlopidine will increase the level or effect of carbamazepine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Monitor plasma levels when used concomitantly

              carbamazepine will decrease the level or effect of ticlopidine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • carvedilol

              ticlopidine will increase the level or effect of carvedilol by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • cenobamate

              cenobamate will decrease the level or effect of ticlopidine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Increase dose of CYP3A4 substrate, as needed, when coadministered with cenobamate.

            • citalopram

              ticlopidine increases levels of citalopram by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Citalopram 20 mg/day is the maximum recommended dose for patients taking CYP2C19 inhibitors because of the risk of QT prolongation.

            • clobazam

              ticlopidine will increase the level or effect of clobazam by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Dosage adjustment may be required; CYP2C19 inhibitors may result in increased exposure to N-desmethylclobazam (active metabolite).

            • codeine

              ticlopidine decreases effects of codeine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Prevents conversion of codeine to its active metabolite morphine.

            • crofelemer

              crofelemer increases levels of ticlopidine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Crofelemer has the potential to inhibit CYP3A4 at concentrations expected in the gut; unlikely to inhibit systemically because minimally absorbed.

            • cyclosporine

              ticlopidine decreases levels of cyclosporine by unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • dabigatran

              dabigatran, ticlopidine. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Both drugs have the potential to cause bleeding. Concomitant use may increase risk of bleeding.

            • dabrafenib

              dabrafenib will decrease the level or effect of ticlopidine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.

            • deferasirox

              deferasirox, ticlopidine. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Gastric ulceration and GI bleeding have been reported in patients taking deferasirox, use caution when coadministering with other drugs known to increase the risk of peptic ulcers or gastric hemorrhage including anticoagulants.

            • defibrotide

              defibrotide increases effects of ticlopidine by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Defibrotide may enhance effects of platelet inhibitors.

            • diazepam intranasal

              ticlopidine will increase the level or effect of diazepam intranasal by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Strong or moderate CYP2C19 inhibitors may decrease rate of diazepam elimination, thereby increasing adverse reactions to diazepam.

            • edoxaban

              edoxaban, ticlopidine. Either increases toxicity of the other by anticoagulation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Both drugs have the potential to cause bleeding. The need for simultaneous use of platelet aggregation inhibitors with anticoagulants is common for patients with cardiovascular disease, but may result in increased bleeding; monitor closely. Promptly evaluate any signs or symptoms of blood loss.

            • efavirenz

              efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of ticlopidine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              ticlopidine will decrease the level or effect of efavirenz by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2B6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • elagolix

              elagolix decreases levels of ticlopidine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Elagolix is a weak-to-moderate CYP3A4 inducer. Monitor CYP3A substrates if coadministered. Consider increasing CYP3A substrate dose if needed.

            • eluxadoline

              ticlopidine increases levels of eluxadoline by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. As a precautionary measure due to incomplete information on the metabolism of eluxadoline, use caution when coadministered with strong CYP2C19 inhibitors.

            • elvitegravir/cobicistat/emtricitabine/tenofovir DF

              elvitegravir/cobicistat/emtricitabine/tenofovir DF increases levels of ticlopidine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Cobicistat is a CYP3A4 inhibitor; contraindicated with CYP3A4 substrates for which elevated plasma concentrations are associated with serious and/or life-threatening events.

            • encorafenib

              encorafenib, ticlopidine. affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Encorafenib both inhibits and induces CYP3A4 at clinically relevant plasma concentrations. Coadministration of encorafenib with sensitive CYP3A4 substrates may result in increased toxicity or decreased efficacy of these agents.

            • ethotoin

              ticlopidine will increase the level or effect of ethotoin by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • etravirine

              ticlopidine will increase the level or effect of etravirine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              etravirine will decrease the level or effect of ticlopidine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • fedratinib

              fedratinib will increase the level or effect of ticlopidine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Adjust dose of drugs that are CYP3A4 substrates as necessary.

            • finerenone

              ticlopidine will increase the level or effect of finerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Monitor serum potassium during initiation and dosage adjustment of either finererone or weak CYP3A4 inhibitors. Adjust finererone dosage as needed.

            • fish oil

              fish oil, ticlopidine. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Patients taking fish oil and an anticoagulant or other drug affecting coagulation should be monitored periodically due to potential increased risk of bleeding. .

            • fish oil triglycerides

              fish oil triglycerides will increase the level or effect of ticlopidine by anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor. Prolonged bleeding reported in patients taking antiplatelet agents or anticoagulants and oral omega-3 fatty acids. Periodically monitor bleeding time in patients receiving fish oil triglycerides and concomitant antiplatelet agents or anticoagulants.

            • flibanserin

              ticlopidine will increase the level or effect of flibanserin by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration of flibanserin with strong CYP2C19 inhibitors may increase flibanserin exposure and increase the risk of hypotension, syncope, and CNS depression.

              ticlopidine will increase the level or effect of flibanserin by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased flibanserin adverse effects may occur if coadministered with multiple weak CYP3A4 inhibitors.

            • fosphenytoin

              ticlopidine will increase the level or effect of fosphenytoin by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              fosphenytoin will decrease the level or effect of ticlopidine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • green tea

              green tea increases effects of ticlopidine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. (Theoretical interaction). Combination may increase risk of bleeding.

            • ibrutinib

              ibrutinib will increase the level or effect of ticlopidine by anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor. Ibrutinib may increase the risk of hemorrhage in patients receiving antiplatelet or anticoagulant therapies and monitor for signs of bleeding.

            • ibuprofen

              ticlopidine will increase the level or effect of ibuprofen by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              ticlopidine increases toxicity of ibuprofen by anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • ibuprofen IV

              ticlopidine will increase the level or effect of ibuprofen IV by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              ticlopidine increases toxicity of ibuprofen IV by anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • icosapent

              icosapent, ticlopidine. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Icosapent may prolong bleeding time; monitor periodically if coadministered with other drugs that affect bleeding.

            • iloperidone

              iloperidone increases levels of ticlopidine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2E1 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Iloperidone is a time-dependent CYP3A inhibitor and may lead to increased plasma levels of drugs predominantly eliminated by CYP3A4.

            • isavuconazonium sulfate

              ticlopidine will increase the level or effect of isavuconazonium sulfate by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • istradefylline

              istradefylline will increase the level or effect of ticlopidine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Istradefylline 40 mg/day increased peak levels and AUC of CYP3A4 substrates in clinical trials. This effect was not observed with istradefylline 20 mg/day. Consider dose reduction of sensitive CYP3A4 substrates.

            • lemborexant

              ticlopidine will increase the level or effect of lemborexant by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Lower nightly dose of lemborexant recommended if coadministered with weak CYP3A4 inhibitors. See drug monograph for specific dosage modification.

            • lenacapavir

              lenacapavir will increase the level or effect of ticlopidine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Lencapavir may increase CYP3A4 substrates initiated within 9 months after last SC dose of lenacapavir, which may increase potential risk of adverse reactions of CYP3A4 substrates.

            • lomitapide

              ticlopidine increases levels of lomitapide by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Lomitapide dose should not exceed 30 mg/day.

            • melatonin

              melatonin increases effects of ticlopidine by anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor. Melatonin may decrease prothrombin time.

            • midazolam intranasal

              ticlopidine will increase the level or effect of midazolam intranasal by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration of mild CYP3A4 inhibitors with midazolam intranasal may cause higher midazolam systemic exposure, which may prolong sedation.

            • mitotane

              mitotane decreases levels of ticlopidine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Mitotane is a strong inducer of cytochrome P-4503A4; monitor when coadministered with CYP3A4 substrates for possible dosage adjustments.

            • nateglinide

              ticlopidine will increase the level or effect of nateglinide by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • omega 3 carboxylic acids

              omega 3 carboxylic acids, ticlopidine. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Patients taking omega-3 acids and an anticoagulant or other drug affecting coagulation should be monitored periodically due to potential increased risk of bleeding.

            • omega 3 fatty acids

              omega 3 fatty acids, ticlopidine. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Patients taking omega-3-fatty acids and an anticoagulant or other drug affecting coagulation should be monitored periodically due to potential increased risk of bleeding. .

            • ospemifene

              ticlopidine increases levels of ospemifene by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • parecoxib

              ticlopidine will increase the level or effect of parecoxib by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • phenytoin

              ticlopidine will increase the level or effect of phenytoin by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • piracetam

              piracetam increases effects of ticlopidine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • porfimer

              ticlopidine decreases effects of porfimer by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • ribociclib

              ribociclib will increase the level or effect of ticlopidine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • rivaroxaban

              rivaroxaban, ticlopidine. Either increases effects of the other by anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor. Avoid concurrent use of rivaroxaban with other anticoagulants due to increased bleeding risk other than during therapeutic transition periods where patients should be observed closely. Monitor for signs/symptoms of blood loss.

            • rucaparib

              rucaparib will increase the level or effect of ticlopidine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Adjust dosage of CYP3A4 substrates, if clinically indicated.

            • selumetinib

              ticlopidine and selumetinib both increase anticoagulation. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. An increased risk of bleeding may occur in patients taking a vitamin-K antagonist or an antiplatelet agent with selumetinib. Monitor for bleeding and INR or PT in patients coadministered a vitamin-K antagonist or an antiplatelet agent with selumetinib.

            • stiripentol

              stiripentol, ticlopidine. affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Stiripentol is a CYP3A4 inhibitor and inducer. Monitor CYP3A4 substrates coadministered with stiripentol for increased or decreased effects. CYP3A4 substrates may require dosage adjustment.

            • tamsulosin

              ticlopidine increases levels of tamsulosin by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • tazemetostat

              tazemetostat will decrease the level or effect of ticlopidine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

              ticlopidine will increase the level or effect of tazemetostat by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • tecovirimat

              tecovirimat will decrease the level or effect of ticlopidine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Tecovirimat is a weak CYP3A4 inducer. Monitor sensitive CYP3A4 substrates for effectiveness if coadministered.

            • ticagrelor

              ticagrelor, ticlopidine. Either increases effects of the other by anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor. Increased risk of bleeding during concomitant use of medications that increase potential for bleeding.

            • tinidazole

              ticlopidine will increase the level or effect of tinidazole by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • tofacitinib

              ticlopidine increases levels of tofacitinib by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. No specific dose adjustment recommended when tofacitinib coadministered with potent CYP2C19 inhibitors; decrease tofacitinib dose if coadministered with both moderate CYP3A4 and potent CYP2C19 inhibitors .

            • vorapaxar

              ticlopidine, vorapaxar. Either increases effects of the other by anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration of anticoagulants, antiplatelets, or other drug affecting coagulation should be monitored periodically due to potential increased risk of bleeding.

            • vortioxetine

              ticlopidine increases effects of vortioxetine by anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • warfarin

              ticlopidine, warfarin. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Drugs with antiplatelet properties may increase anticoagulation effect of warfarin.

              ticlopidine will increase the level or effect of warfarin by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Warfarin's less potent R-enantiomer is metabolized in part by CYP3A4 (and also CYP1A2 and CYP2C19). Monitor INR more frequently if coadministered with inhibitors of these isoenzymes and adjust warfarin dose if needed.

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            • acetazolamide

              acetazolamide will increase the level or effect of ticlopidine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • alosetron

              ticlopidine will increase the level or effect of alosetron by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • anastrozole

              anastrozole will increase the level or effect of ticlopidine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • bosentan

              ticlopidine will increase the level or effect of bosentan by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • celecoxib

              ticlopidine will increase the level or effect of celecoxib by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • cyclophosphamide

              cyclophosphamide will increase the level or effect of ticlopidine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • devil's claw

              devil's claw, ticlopidine. pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. May prolong bleeding time. Conflicting evidence. Use with caution.

            • diclofenac

              ticlopidine will increase the level or effect of diclofenac by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • flurbiprofen

              ticlopidine will increase the level or effect of flurbiprofen by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • ginger

              ginger, ticlopidine. pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. May prolong bleeding time. Conflicting evidence. Use with caution.

            • ginkgo biloba

              ginkgo biloba, ticlopidine. pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. May prolong bleeding time. Conflicting evidence. Use with caution.

            • horse chestnut seed

              horse chestnut seed, ticlopidine. pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. May prolong bleeding time. Theoretical. Use with caution.

            • larotrectinib

              larotrectinib will increase the level or effect of ticlopidine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • levoketoconazole

              levoketoconazole will increase the level or effect of ticlopidine by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • meloxicam

              ticlopidine will increase the level or effect of meloxicam by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • piroxicam

              ticlopidine will increase the level or effect of piroxicam by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • propranolol

              ticlopidine increases levels of propranolol by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • ruxolitinib

              ticlopidine will increase the level or effect of ruxolitinib by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • ruxolitinib topical

              ticlopidine will increase the level or effect of ruxolitinib topical by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • sulfamethoxazole

              ticlopidine will increase the level or effect of sulfamethoxazole by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • theophylline

              ticlopidine increases levels of theophylline by decreasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • tolbutamide

              ticlopidine will increase the level or effect of tolbutamide by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • verteporfin

              ticlopidine decreases effects of verteporfin by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • voriconazole

              ticlopidine will increase the level or effect of voriconazole by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

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            Diarrhea (12.5%)

            1-10%

            Elevated alkaline phosphatase (7.6%)

            Nausea (7%)

            Dyspepsia (7%)

            Rash (5%)

            GI pain (3.7%)

            Elevated AST/SGOT (3.1%)

            Neutropenia (2.4%)

            Purpura (2.2%)

            Vomiting (1.9%)

            Flatulence (1.5%)

            Pruritus (1.3%)

            Dizziness (1%)

            Abnormal LFTs (1%)

            Anorexia (1%)

            <1%

            Agranulocytosis

            Aplastic anemia

            Pancytopenia

            TTP

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            Warnings

            Black Box Warnings

            May cause life-threatening hematologic events, including neutropenia, agranulocytosis, thrombocytopenia purpura, and aplastic anemia

            Contraindications

            Documented hypersensitivity

            Neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, hemostatic disorder or active bleeding (GI bleed, ICH), severe hepatic impairment, history of either thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) or aplastic anemia

            Current use of other anticoagulant drugs

            Cautions

            Due to risk of adverse hematologic events, for stroke prevention use only in ASA-intolerant patients

            Patients with lesions that have a propensity to bleed

            Discontinue 10-14 days before elective major surgery in patients with bleeding diathesis

            Increases serum chlesterol & triglyceride concentrations

            Long-term use with concurrent aspirin not recommended

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            Pregnancy & Lactation

            Pregnancy Category: B

            Lactation: not known whether excreted in breast milk, discontinue drug or do not nurse

            Pregnancy Categories

            A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.

            B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk.

            C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done.

            D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk.

            X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist.

            NA: Information not available.

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            Pharmacology

            Mechanism of Action

            Platelet aggregation inhibitor; reversibly interacts with the platelet P2Y12 ADP-receptor to prevent signal transduction and platelet activation

            Pharmacokinetics

            Peak Plasma: 2 hr

            Onset of action: 6 hr

            Absorption: >80%

            Half-Life elimination: 13 hr

            Max Effect: 8-11 days postinitiation

            Protein Bound: 98%

            Metabolism: Liver

            Excretion: Urine (60%); feces (23%)

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