Heparin and Caffeine drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data
Summary:
Drug interactions are reported among people who take Heparin (heparin sodium) and Caffeine (caffeine). Common drug interactions include infusion site oedema among females and thrombosis among males.
The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Heparin and Caffeine. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 58 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.
What is Heparin?
Heparin has active ingredients of heparin sodium. It is often used in blood clots. eHealthMe is studying from 92,141 Heparin users. Check the latest studies of Heparin.
What is Caffeine?
Caffeine has active ingredients of caffeine. It is often used in fatigue. eHealthMe is studying from 6,667 Caffeine users. Check the latest studies of Caffeine.
58 people who take Heparin and Caffeine together, and have interactions are studied.

What are the common drug interactions of Heparin and Caffeine, by gender? *:
female:
- Infusion site oedema (swelling from excessive accumulation of watery fluid from infusion site)
- International normalised ratio increased
- Intraventricular haemorrhage (intraventricular bleeding)
- Oliguria (not enough urine)
- Peripheral swelling
- Platelet count decreased
- Prealbumin decreased
- Pregnancy
- Pulmonary embolism (blockage of the main artery of the lung)
- Rash
male:
- Thrombosis (formation of a blood clot inside a blood vessel)
- Drug hypersensitivity
- Abdominal pain
- Analgesic therapy
- Appendicitis (inflammation of the appendix)
- Ascites (accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity)
- Bacterial infection
- Blood cholesterol increased
- Blood uric acid increased
- Cardiogenic shock (inadequate circulation of blood)
What are the common drug interactions of Heparin and Caffeine, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:
0-1:
- Thrombosis (formation of a blood clot inside a blood vessel)
- Device occlusion
- Anaemia (lack of blood)
- Hyponatraemia (abnormally low level of sodium in the blood; associated with dehydration)
- Intraventricular haemorrhage (intraventricular bleeding)
- Oliguria (not enough urine)
- Platelet count decreased
- General physical health deterioration (weak health status)
- Hypozincaemia (the condition of having insufficient zinc in the body)
- Inguinal hernia (hernia in which a loop of intestine enters the inguinal canal; the most common type of hernia in males)
2-9:
n/a
10-19:
- Drug intolerance (drug sensitivity)
- Dyskinesia (abnormality or impairment of voluntary movement)
- Infusion site oedema (swelling from excessive accumulation of watery fluid from infusion site)
- Tremor (trembling or shaking movements in one or more parts of your body)
20-29:
- Cerebrovascular accident (sudden death of some brain cells due to lack of oxygen when the blood flow to the brain is impaired by blockage or rupture)
- Clostridium difficile colitis (inflammation of colon by clostridium difficile bacteria infection)
- Constipation
- Disease progression
- Leukoencephalopathy (disease of the white matter in the brain)
- Lip swelling
- Septic shock (shock due to blood infection)
30-39:
- Pregnancy
- Pulmonary embolism (blockage of the main artery of the lung)
- Anisocytosis (patient's red blood cells are of unequal size)
- Blood glucose decreased
- Breast mass
- Bronchitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes)
- Febrile neutropenia (fever with reduced white blood cells)
- Gastroenteritis viral (inflammation of stomach and intestine caused by virus infection)
- Hyperaesthesia
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
40-49:
- Chronic kidney disease
- Gastrooesophageal reflux disease (stomach contents (food or liquid) leak backwards from the stomach into the oesophagus)
- Drug abuse
- Hepatic failure (liver failure)
- Renal failure (kidney dysfunction)
- Renal injury (kidney injury)
50-59:
- Omphalitis (medical term for infection of the umbilical cord)
- Pain
- Pain in extremity
- Peripheral swelling
- Pneumonia
- Post procedural complication
- Post procedural infection
- Pyrexia (fever)
- Rhinitis (a medical term for irritation and inflammation of the mucous membrane inside the nose)
- Sleep disorder
60+:
- Abdominal pain
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe)
- Cardiogenic shock (inadequate circulation of blood)
- Constipation
- Diabetes mellitus (diabetes, caused by a deficiency of the pancreatic hormone insulin)
- Drug hypersensitivity
- Drug intolerance (drug sensitivity)
- Dry mouth
- Dyspnoea (difficult or laboured respiration)
- General physical health deterioration (weak health status)
What are the existing conditions these people have? *
- Pain: 9 people, 15.52%
- Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 7 people, 12.07%
- Diarrhea: 7 people, 12.07%
- Hypomagnesaemia (electrolyte disturbance in which there is an abnormally low level of magnesium in the blood): 7 people, 12.07%
- Depression: 6 people, 10.34%
- Apnoeic Attack: 6 people, 10.34%
- Fever: 6 people, 10.34%
- Constipation: 6 people, 10.34%
- Stress And Anxiety: 6 people, 10.34%
- Immunodeficiency Common Variable: 6 people, 10.34%
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
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a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zSub-studies by gender and age:
Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
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a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zBrowse all interactions between Heparin and drugs from A to Z:
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a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zHow the study uses the data?
The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on heparin sodium and caffeine (the active ingredients of Heparin and Caffeine, respectively), and Heparin and Caffeine (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.
How to use the study?
DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.
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