Beschreibung
Naproxen combined with sertraline increases the risk of upper GI bleeding through complementary impairment of platelet function and gastric mucosal defense.
Mechanismus
Sertraline depletes platelet serotonin stores, reducing aggregation; naproxen inhibits COX-1 and damages gastric mucosa. The combination amplifies GI hemorrhagic risk.
Klinische Bedeutung
Epidemiological studies show a 12–15-fold increase in upper GI bleed risk with NSAID + SSRI combined.
Maßnahmen
Co-prescribe a PPI; prefer acetaminophen over NSAIDs in patients on SSRIs; educate patient about GI bleeding warning signs.
Medizinischer Haftungsausschluss
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