Moderate Established

Mô tả

Naproxen combined with sertraline increases the risk of upper GI bleeding through complementary impairment of platelet function and gastric mucosal defense.

Cơ chế

Sertraline depletes platelet serotonin stores, reducing aggregation; naproxen inhibits COX-1 and damages gastric mucosa. The combination amplifies GI hemorrhagic risk.

Ý nghĩa lâm sàng

Epidemiological studies show a 12–15-fold increase in upper GI bleed risk with NSAID + SSRI combined.

Xử trí

Co-prescribe a PPI; prefer acetaminophen over NSAIDs in patients on SSRIs; educate patient about GI bleeding warning signs.

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Data sources: ChEMBL, PubChem, DailyMed.