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Defibrotide is a mixture of single-stranded oligodeoxyribonucleotides derived from the intestinal mucosa of pigs, with anti-thrombotic, thrombolytic, and fibrinolytic activities. Upon administration, and although the exact mechanism of action has yet to be fully elucidated, defibrotide induces the release of prostaglandin I2 (PGI2), E2 (PGE2), and prostacyclin and...

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Defibrotide is a mixture of single-stranded oligodeoxyribonucleotides derived from the intestinal mucosa of pigs, with anti-thrombotic, thrombolytic, and fibrinolytic activities. Upon administration, and although the exact mechanism of action has yet to be fully elucidated, defibrotide induces the release of prostaglandin I2 (PGI2), E2 (PGE2), and prostacyclin and reduces the expression of adhesion molecules on endothelial cells. This relaxes the smooth muscle of blood vessels and prevents platelets...

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  • This article explains Indications in simple medical language.
  • This article explains Use in Cancer in simple medical language.
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Mechanism of Action

The drug appears to prevent the formation of blood clots and to help dissolve blood clots by increasing levels of prostaglandin I2, E2, and prostacyclin, altering platelet activity, increasing tissue plasminogen activator function, and decreasing activity of tissue plasminogen activator inhibitor. Prostaglandin I2 relaxes the smooth muscle of blood vessels and prevents platelets from adhering to each other. Prostaglandin E2 at certain concentrations also inhibits platelet aggregation. Moreover, the drug provides additional beneficial infection, or irritation, often causing pain, swelling, heat, or redness. সহজ বাংলা: শরীরের প্রদাহ; ব্যথা, ফোলা বা লালভাব হতে পারে।" data-rx-term="inflammation" data-rx-definition="Inflammation is the body’s response to injury, infection, or irritation, often causing pain, swelling, heat, or redness. সহজ বাংলা: শরীরের প্রদাহ; ব্যথা, ফোলা বা লালভাব হতে পারে।">inflammation, pain, or swelling. সহজ বাংলা: প্রদাহ/ফোলা/ব্যথা কমায়।" data-rx-term="anti-inflammatory" data-rx-definition="Anti-inflammatory means reducing inflammation, pain, or swelling. সহজ বাংলা: প্রদাহ/ফোলা/ব্যথা কমায়।">anti-inflammatory and antiischemic activities as recent studies have shown. It is yet unclear if the latter effects can be utilized clinically (e.g., treatment of ischemic stroke).

Defibrotide is a deoxyribonucleic acid derivative extracted from mammalian organs, which has been developed for the treatment of a number of vascular disorders. It appears to increase fibrinolysis and may possess antithrombotic, antiatherosclerotic, and anti-ischaemic actions, probably due to its ability to selectively increase prostaglandin I2 and E2 levels and to increase tissue plasminogen activator and decrease plasminogen activator inhibitor function. Defibrotide is available as an intravenous and intramuscular preparation, and also as an oral formulation for long-term use.

Indications

  • Indicated for the treatment of severe hepatic veno-occlusive disease (VOD), also known as sinusoidal obstruction syndrome (SOS), with renal or pulmonary dysfunction following hematopoietic stem-cell transplantation (HSCT).
  • Defitelio is indicated for the treatment of severe hepatic veno-occlusive disease (VOD) also known as sinusoidal obstructive syndrome (SOS) in hematopoietic stem-cell transplantation (HSCT) therapy. It is indicated in adults and in adolescents, children, and infants over 1 month of age.
  • Defibrotide is a complex mixture of single-stranded polydeoxyribonucleotides derived from porcine intestinal mucosa that has antithrombotic and profibrinolytic activity and is used in the treatment of severe sinusoidal obstruction syndrome (SOS) after hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT). Defibrotide is used in patients with severe liver injury.
  • Defibrotide injection is used to treat adults and children with hepatic veno-occlusive disease (VOD; blocked blood vessels inside the liver, also known as sinusoidal obstruction syndrome), who have kidney or lung problems after receiving a hematopoietic stem-cell transplant (HSCT; procedure in which certain blood cells are removed from the body and then returned to the bo

Use in Cancer

Defibrotide sodium is approved to treat:

Contraindications

  • an increased risk of bleeding
  • bleeding
  • The use of defibrotide for people who are already taking anticoagulants is dangerous and the use of other drugs that affect platelet aggregation, like NSAIDs, should be done with care.
  • Defibrotide should not be given to people who have a difficult time maintaining steady blood pressure.[rx]

Dosage

Strengths: 80 mg/mL

Hepatic Veno-Occlusive Disease

  • 6.25 mg/kg IV every 6 hours given as a constant 2-hour infusion
  • Duration of therapy: Minimum of 21 days; if signs and symptoms of hepatic venous-occlusive disease (VOD) remain after 21 days, continue this drug until resolution of VOD or up to a maximum of 60 days. Baseline body weight prior to the preparative regimen for hematopoietic stem-cell transplantation (HSCT) should be used to calculate the dose.

Pediatric Dose for Hepatic Veno-Occlusive Disease

1 Month or Older:

  • 6.25 mg/kg IV every 6 hours given as a constant 2-hour infusion
  • Duration of therapy: Minimum of 21 days; if signs and symptoms of hepatic venous-occlusive disease (VOD) remain after 21 days, continue this drug until resolution of VOD or up to a maximum of 60 days.
  • Baseline body weight prior to the preparative regimen for hematopoietic stem-cell transplantation (HSCT) should be used to calculate the dose.

Dose Adjustments

TREATMENT MODIFICATIONS FOR TOXICITY OR INVASIVE PROCEDURES:

  • Severe or Life-Threatening Hypersensitivity Reaction (Anaphylaxis): Discontinue this drug permanently; do not resume treatment.
  • Persistent, Severe, or Potentially Life-Threatening Bleeding: Withhold this drug; treat the underlying cause and provide supportive care as indicated; consider resuming treatment at the same dose and infusion volume when bleeding stops and the patient is hemodynamically stable.
  • Recurrent Significant Bleeding: Discontinue this drug permanently; do not resume treatment.
  • Invasive Procedures: Discontinue this drug at least 2 hours prior to an invasive procedure; resume treatment after the procedure as soon as any procedure-related risk of bleeding is resolved.

Administration advice:

  • Use an infusion set equipped with a 0.2-micron in-line filter.
  • Flush the IV line (peripheral or central) with a 5% dextrose injection or 0.9% sodium chloride injection immediately before and after administration.

Side Effects

The Most Common

  • dizziness
  • diarrhea
  • vomiting
  • nausea
  • nose bleeding
  • rash
  • hives
  • itching
  • swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat
  • unusual bleeding or bruising
  • blood in urine or stool
  • pain in the head or upper neck. সহজ বাংলা: মাথাব্যথা।" data-rx-term="headache" data-rx-definition="Headache means pain in the head or upper neck. সহজ বাংলা: মাথাব্যথা।">headache
  • confusion
  • slurred speech
  • vision changes
  • fever, cough, or other signs of infection

More common

  • Black, tarry stools
  • bloody nose
  • bloody stools
  • blurred vision
  • chills
  • confusion
  • dizziness
  • dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
  • fainting
  • fast heartbeat
  • fever
  • lightheadedness
  • rapid, shallow breathing
  • sweating
  • unusual tiredness or weakness
  • vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds
  • Chest pain
  • cough or hoarseness
  • lower back or side pain
  • painful or difficult urination
  • sneezing
  • sore throat
  • tightness in the chest
  • troubled breathing

Rare

  • abdominal pain
  • dizziness
  • headache
  • increased menstrual bleeding
  • Difficulty with swallowing
  • hives, itching, or skin rash
  • large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
  • puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
  • itchy skin
  • rash
  • stiff, sore, hot, or painful joints
  • sudden pain or swelling in muscles
  • signs of anemia (low red blood cells; e.g., dizziness, pale skin, unusual tiredness or weakness, shortness of breath)
  • signs of clotting problems (e.g., unusual nosebleeds, bruising, blood in urine, coughing blood, bleeding gums, cuts that don’t stop bleeding)
  • signs of bleeding in the stomach (e.g., bloody, black, or tarry stools; spitting up of blood; vomiting blood or material that looks like coffee grounds)
  • signs of stroke (e.g., sudden or severe headache; sudden loss of coordination; vision changes; sudden slurring of speech; or unexplained weakness, numbness, or pain in arm or leg)
  • signs of a serious allergic reaction (e.g., abdominal cramps, difficulty breathing, nausea and vomiting, or swelling of the face and throat)
  • signs of severe skin reactions (e.g., blistering, peeling, a rash covering a large area of the body, a rash that spreads quickly, or a rash combined with fever or discomfort)

Drug Interaction

Pregnancy and Lactation

US FDA pregnancy category: Not assigned

Pregnancy

There are no controlled data on human pregnancy. Use is not recommended unless clearly needed. The manufacturer makes no recommendation regarding use during pregnancy. No data exist regarding the use of this drug in pregnant women. Advise pregnant women of the potential risk of miscarriage.

Lactation

There are no adequate studies on women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.

How should this medicine be used?

Defibrotide injection comes as a solution (liquid) to be injected intravenously (into a vein) over 2 hours by a doctor or nurse in a medical facility. It is usually injected once every 6 hours for 21 days but may be given for up to 60 days. The length of treatment depends on how well your body responds to the medication and the side effects that you may experience.

Your doctor may need to delay or stop your treatment if you experience certain side effects. Be sure to tell your doctor how you are feeling during your treatment with defibrotide.

What special precautions should I follow?

Before receiving defibrotide injection,

  • tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to defibrotide, any other medications, or any of the ingredients in defibrotide injection. Ask your pharmacist for a list of the ingredients.
  • tell your doctor if you are taking or have received anticoagulants (‘blood thinners) such as apixaban (Eliquis), dabigatran (Pradaxa), dalteparin (Fragmin), edoxaban (Savaysa), enoxaparin (Lovenox), fondaparinux (Arixtra), heparin, rivaroxaban (Xarelto), and warfarin (Coumadin, Jantoven) or if you will be receiving medications thrombolytic medications tissue plasminogen activators such as alteplase (Activase), reteplase (Retavase), or tenecteplase (TNKase). Your doctor will probably tell you not to use defibrotide injections if you are taking or using one or more of these medications.
  • tell your doctor and pharmacist what other prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking or plan to take. Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects.
  • tell your doctor if you are bleeding anywhere on your body or if you have bleeding problems.
  • tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding. If you become pregnant while receiving, call your doctor. Do not breastfeed while receiving defibrotide injection.

References

  1. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2016/208114lbl.pdf
  2. https://www.fda.gov/drugs/resources-information-approved-drugs/defitelio-defibrotide-sodium
  3. https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Defibrotide
  4. https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a616024.htm
  5. https://www.drugs.com/mtm/defibrotide.html
  6. https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/defibrotide-intravenous-route/side-effects/drg-20236361
  7. https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB04932
  8. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Defibrotide
  9. https://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-168292/defibrotide-intravenous/details/list-contraindications
  10. ChemIDplus Chemical Information Classification
  11. PubChem

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Mechanism of Action The drug appears to prevent the formation of blood clots and to help dissolve blood clots by increasing levels of prostaglandin I2, E2, and prostacyclin, altering platelet activity, increasing tissue plasminogen activator function, and decreasing activity of tissue plasminogen activator inhibitor. Prostaglandin I2 relaxes the smooth muscle of blood vessels and prevents platelets from adhering to each other. Prostaglandin E2 at certain concentrations also inhibits platelet aggregation. Moreover, the drug provides additional beneficial anti-inflammatory and antiischemic activities as recent studies have shown. It is yet unclear if the latter effects can be utilized clinically (e.g., treatment of ischemic stroke). Defibrotide is a deoxyribonucleic acid derivative extracted from mammalian organs, which has been developed for the treatment of a number of vascular disorders. It appears to increase fibrinolysis and may possess antithrombotic, antiatherosclerotic, and anti-ischaemic actions, probably due to its ability to selectively increase prostaglandin I2 and E2 levels and to increase tissue plasminogen activator and decrease plasminogen activator inhibitor function. Defibrotide is available as an intravenous and intramuscular preparation, and also as an oral formulation for long-term use. Indications Indicated for the treatment of severe hepatic veno-occlusive disease (VOD), also known as sinusoidal obstruction syndrome (SOS), with renal or pulmonary dysfunction following hematopoietic stem-cell transplantation (HSCT). Defitelio is indicated for the treatment of severe hepatic veno-occlusive disease (VOD) also known as sinusoidal obstructive syndrome (SOS) in hematopoietic stem-cell transplantation (HSCT) therapy. It is indicated in adults and in adolescents, children, and infants over 1 month of age. Defibrotide is a complex mixture of single-stranded polydeoxyribonucleotides derived from porcine intestinal mucosa that has antithrombotic and profibrinolytic activity and is used in the treatment of severe sinusoidal obstruction syndrome (SOS) after hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT). Defibrotide is used in patients with severe liver injury. Defibrotide injection is used to treat adults and children with hepatic veno-occlusive disease (VOD; blocked blood vessels inside the liver, also known as sinusoidal obstruction syndrome), who have kidney or lung problems after receiving a hematopoietic stem-cell transplant (HSCT; procedure in which certain blood cells are removed from the body and then returned to the bo Use in Cancer Defibrotide sodium is approved to treat: Hepatic veno-occlusive disease (also known as sinusoidal obstruction syndrome) in adults and children who also have kidney or lung problems after receiving a stem cell transplant. Contraindications an increased risk of bleeding bleeding The use of defibrotide for people who are already taking anticoagulants is dangerous and the use of other drugs that affect platelet aggregation, like NSAIDs, should be done with care. Defibrotide should not be given to people who have a difficult time maintaining steady blood pressure.[rx] Dosage Strengths: 80 mg/mL Hepatic Veno-Occlusive Disease 6.25 mg/kg IV every 6 hours given as a constant 2-hour infusion Duration of therapy: Minimum of 21 days; if signs and symptoms of hepatic venous-occlusive disease (VOD) remain after 21 days, continue this drug until resolution of VOD or up to a maximum of 60 days. Baseline body weight prior to the preparative regimen for hematopoietic stem-cell transplantation (HSCT) should be used to calculate the dose. Pediatric Dose for Hepatic Veno-Occlusive Disease 1 Month or Older: 6.25 mg/kg IV every 6 hours given as a constant 2-hour infusion Duration of therapy: Minimum of 21 days; if signs and symptoms of hepatic venous-occlusive disease (VOD) remain after 21 days, continue this drug until resolution of VOD or up to a maximum of 60 days. Baseline body weight prior to the preparative regimen for hematopoietic stem-cell transplantation (HSCT) should be used to calculate the dose. Dose Adjustments TREATMENT MODIFICATIONS FOR TOXICITY OR INVASIVE PROCEDURES: Severe or Life-Threatening Hypersensitivity Reaction (Anaphylaxis): Discontinue this drug permanently; do not resume treatment. Persistent, Severe, or Potentially Life-Threatening Bleeding: Withhold this drug; treat the underlying cause and provide supportive care as indicated; consider resuming treatment at the same dose and infusion volume when bleeding stops and the patient is hemodynamically stable. Recurrent Significant Bleeding: Discontinue this drug permanently; do not resume treatment. Invasive Procedures: Discontinue this drug at least 2 hours prior to an invasive procedure; resume treatment after the procedure as soon as any procedure-related risk of bleeding is resolved. Administration advice: Use an infusion set equipped with a 0.2-micron in-line filter. Flush the IV line (peripheral or central) with a 5% dextrose injection or 0.9% sodium chloride injection immediately before and after administration. Side Effects The Most Common dizziness diarrhea vomiting nausea nose bleeding rash hives itching swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat unusual bleeding or bruising blood in urine or stool headache confusion slurred speech vision changes fever, cough, or other signs of infection More common Black, tarry stools bloody nose bloody stools blurred vision chills confusion dizziness dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position fainting fast heartbeat fever lightheadedness rapid, shallow breathing sweating unusual tiredness or weakness vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds Chest pain cough or hoarseness lower back or side pain painful or difficult urination sneezing sore throat tightness in the chest troubled breathing Rare abdominal pain dizziness headache increased menstrual bleeding Difficulty with swallowing hives, itching, or skin rash large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue itchy skin rash stiff, sore, hot, or painful joints sudden pain or swelling in muscles signs of anemia (low red blood cells; e.g., dizziness, pale skin, unusual tiredness or weakness, shortness of breath) signs of clotting problems (e.g., unusual nosebleeds, bruising, blood in urine, coughing blood, bleeding gums, cuts that don't stop bleeding) signs of bleeding in the stomach (e.g., bloody, black, or tarry stools; spitting up of blood; vomiting blood or material that looks like coffee grounds) signs of stroke (e.g., sudden or severe headache; sudden loss of coordination; vision changes; sudden slurring of speech; or unexplained weakness, numbness, or pain in arm or leg) signs of a serious allergic reaction (e.g., abdominal cramps, difficulty breathing, nausea and vomiting, or swelling of the face and throat) signs of severe skin reactions (e.g., blistering, peeling, a rash covering a large area of the body, a rash that spreads quickly, or a rash combined with fever or discomfort) Drug Interaction Abciximab The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Abciximab is combined with Defibrotide. Abrocitinib The risk or severity of bleeding and thrombocytopenia can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Abrocitinib. Aceclofenac The risk or severity of bleeding and hemorrhage can be increased when Aceclofenac is combined with Defibrotide. Acemetacin The risk or severity of bleeding and hemorrhage can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Acemetacin. Acenocoumarol The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Acenocoumarol. Acetylsalicylic acid Acetylsalicylic acid may increase the antiplatelet activities of Defibrotide. Albutrepenonacog alfa The therapeutic efficacy of Albutrepenonacog alfa can be decreased when used in combination with Defibrotide. Alclofenac The risk or severity of bleeding and hemorrhage can be increased when Alclofenac is combined with Defibrotide. Aldesleukin The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Aldesleukin. Alemtuzumab The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Alemtuzumab. Alteplase The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Alteplase. Altretamine The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Altretamine. Aminophenazone The risk or severity of bleeding and hemorrhage can be increased when Aminophenazone is combined with Defibrotide. Aminosalicylic acid The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Aminosalicylic acid is combined with Defibrotide. Amsacrine The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Amsacrine. Anagrelide The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Anagrelide is combined with Defibrotide. Ancrod The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Ancrod. Andexanet alfa The therapeutic efficacy of Andexanet alfa can be decreased when used in combination with Defibrotide. Anistreplase The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Anistreplase. Anti-inhibitor The therapeutic efficacy of Anti-inhibitor coagulant complex can be decreased when used in combination with Defibrotide. Antihemophilic The therapeutic efficacy of Antihemophilic factor (recombinant), PEGylated can be decreased when used in combination with Defibrotide. Antihemophilic factor The therapeutic efficacy of Antihemophilic factor human can be decreased when used in combination with Defibrotide. Antihemophilic The therapeutic efficacy of Antihemophilic factor, human recombinant can be decreased when used in combination with Defibrotide. Antipyrine The risk or severity of bleeding and hemorrhage can be increased when Antipyrine is combined with Defibrotide. Antithrombin Alfa The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Antithrombin Alfa. Antithrombin III The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Antithrombin III human. Antrafenine The risk or severity of bleeding and hemorrhage can be increased when Antrafenine is combined with Defibrotide. Apixaban Apixaban may increase the anticoagulant activities of Defibrotide. Aprotinin The therapeutic efficacy of Defibrotide can be decreased when used in combination with Aprotinin. Ardeparin The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Ardeparin. Argatroban The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Argatroban. Arsenic trioxide The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Arsenic trioxide. Azacitidine The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Azacitidine. Azficel-T The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Azficel-T. Azithromycin The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Azithromycin is combined with Defibrotide. Balsalazide The risk or severity of bleeding and hemorrhage can be increased when Balsalazide is combined with Defibrotide. Belinostat The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Belinostat. Bemiparin The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Bemiparin. Bendamustine The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Bendamustine. Bendroflumethiazide The therapeutic efficacy of Defibrotide can be decreased when used in combination with Bendroflumethiazide. Benorilate The risk or severity of bleeding and hemorrhage can be increased when Benorilate is combined with Defibrotide. Benoxaprofen The risk or severity of bleeding and hemorrhage can be increased when Benoxaprofen is combined with Defibrotide. Benzthiazide The therapeutic efficacy of Defibrotide can be decreased when used in combination with Benzthiazide. Benzydamine The risk or severity of bleeding and hemorrhage can be increased when Benzydamine is combined with Defibrotide. Beroctocog alfa The therapeutic efficacy of Beroctocog alfa can be decreased when used in combination with Defibrotide. Betrixaban The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Betrixaban. Bexarotene The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Bexarotene. Bismuth subsalicylate The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Bismuth subsalicylate is combined with Defibrotide. Bivalirudin The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Bivalirudin. Blinatumomab The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Blinatumomab. Bortezomib The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Bortezomib. Bosutinib The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Bosutinib. Bumadizone The risk or severity of bleeding and hemorrhage can be increased when Bumadizone is combined with Defibrotide. Busulfan The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Busulfan. Cabazitaxel The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Cabazitaxel. Cangrelor The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Cangrelor. Capecitabine The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Capecitabine. Caplacizumab The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Caplacizumab is combined with Defibrotide. Carbamazepine The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Carbamazepine. Carbimazole Carbimazole may increase the anticoagulant activities of Defibrotide. Carboplatin The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Carboplatin. Carfilzomib The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Carfilzomib. Carmustine The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Carmustine. Carprofen The risk or severity of bleeding and hemorrhage can be increased when Carprofen is combined with Defibrotide. Catridecacog The therapeutic efficacy of Catridecacog can be decreased when used in combination with Defibrotide. Cefaclor The therapeutic efficacy of Defibrotide can be decreased when used in combination with Cefaclor. Cefadroxil The therapeutic efficacy of Defibrotide can be decreased when used in combination with Cefadroxil. Cefalotin The therapeutic efficacy of Defibrotide can be decreased when used in combination with Cefalotin. Cefamandole The therapeutic efficacy of Defibrotide can be decreased when used in combination with Cefamandole. Cefamandole nafate The therapeutic efficacy of Defibrotide can be decreased when used in combination with Cefamandole nafate. Cefapirin The therapeutic efficacy of Defibrotide can be decreased when used in combination with Cefapirin. Cefazolin The therapeutic efficacy of Defibrotide can be decreased when used in combination with Cefazolin. Cefdinir The therapeutic efficacy of Defibrotide can be decreased when used in combination with Cefdinir. Cefditoren The therapeutic efficacy of Defibrotide can be decreased when used in combination with Cefditoren. Cefepime The therapeutic efficacy of Defibrotide can be decreased when used in combination with Cefepime. Cefixime The therapeutic efficacy of Defibrotide can be decreased when used in combination with Cefixime. Cefmenoxime The therapeutic efficacy of Defibrotide can be decreased when used in combination with Cefmenoxime. Cefmetazole The therapeutic efficacy of Defibrotide can be decreased when used in combination with Cefmetazole. Cefonicid The therapeutic efficacy of Defibrotide can be decreased when used in combination with Cefonicid. Cefoperazone The therapeutic efficacy of Defibrotide can be decreased when used in combination with Cefoperazone. Ceforanide The therapeutic efficacy of Defibrotide can be decreased when used in combination with Ceforanide. Cefotaxime The therapeutic efficacy of Defibrotide can be decreased when used in combination with Cefotaxime. Cefotetan The therapeutic efficacy of Defibrotide can be decreased when used in combination with Cefotetan. Cefotiam The therapeutic efficacy of Defibrotide can be decreased when used in combination with Cefotiam. Cefoxitin The therapeutic efficacy of Defibrotide can be decreased when used in combination with Cefoxitin. Cefpiramide The therapeutic efficacy of Defibrotide can be decreased when used in combination with Cefpiramide. Cefpirome The therapeutic efficacy of Defibrotide can be decreased when used in combination with Cefpirome. Cefpodoxime The therapeutic efficacy of Defibrotide can be decreased when used in combination with Cefpodoxime. Cefprozil The therapeutic efficacy of Defibrotide can be decreased when used in combination with Cefprozil. Cefradine The therapeutic efficacy of Defibrotide can be decreased when used in combination with Cefradine. Ceftaroline fosamil The therapeutic efficacy of Defibrotide can be decreased when used in combination with Ceftaroline fosamil. Ceftazidime The therapeutic efficacy of Defibrotide can be decreased when used in combination with Ceftazidime. Ceftibuten The therapeutic efficacy of Defibrotide can be decreased when used in combination with Ceftibuten. Ceftizoxime The therapeutic efficacy of Defibrotide can be decreased when used in combination with Ceftizoxime. Ceftobiprole The therapeutic efficacy of Defibrotide can be decreased when used in combination with Ceftobiprole. Ceftobiprole medocaril The therapeutic efficacy of Defibrotide can be decreased when used in combination with Ceftobiprole medocaril. Ceftolozane The therapeutic efficacy of Defibrotide can be decreased when used in combination with Ceftolozane. Ceftriaxone The therapeutic efficacy of Defibrotide can be decreased when used in combination with Ceftriaxone. Cefuroxime The therapeutic efficacy of Defibrotide can be decreased when used in combination with Cefuroxime. Celecoxib The risk or severity of bleeding and hemorrhage can be increased when Celecoxib is combined with Defibrotide. Cephalexin The therapeutic efficacy of Defibrotide can be decreased when used in combination with Cephalexin. Cephaloglycin The therapeutic efficacy of Defibrotide can be decreased when used in combination with Cephaloglycin. Chenodeoxycholic acid The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Chenodeoxycholic acid. Chlorambucil The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Chlorambucil. Chloramphenicol The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Chloramphenicol. Chlorothiazide The therapeutic efficacy of Defibrotide can be decreased when used in combination with Chlorothiazide. Cholic Acid The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Cholic Acid. Choline magnesium The risk or severity of bleeding and hemorrhage can be increased when Choline magnesium trisalicylate is combined with Defibrotide. Choline salicylate The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Choline salicylate is combined with Defibrotide. Cilostazol The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Cilostazol is combined with Defibrotide. Cisplatin The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Cisplatin. Citalopram The risk or severity of hemorrhage can be increased when Citalopram is combined with Defibrotide. Cladribine The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Cladribine. Clofarabine The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Clofarabine. Clopidogrel The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Clopidogrel is combined with Defibrotide. Coagulation Factor IX The therapeutic efficacy of Coagulation Factor IX (Recombinant) can be decreased when used in combination with Defibrotide. Coagulation Factor IX The therapeutic efficacy of Coagulation Factor IX Human can be decreased when used in combination with Defibrotide. Coagulation factor VII The therapeutic efficacy of Coagulation factor VII human can be decreased when used in combination with Defibrotide. Coagulation The therapeutic efficacy of Coagulation factor VIIa Recombinant Human can be decreased when used in combination with Defibrotide. Coagulation factor X The therapeutic efficacy of Coagulation factor X human can be decreased when used in combination with Defibrotide. Collagenase The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Collagenase clostridium histolyticum. Conjugated estrogens Conjugated estrogens may decrease the anticoagulant activities of Defibrotide. Cyclopenthiazide The therapeutic efficacy of Defibrotide can be decreased when used in combination with Cyclopenthiazide. Cyclophosphamide The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Cyclophosphamide. Cyclothiazide The therapeutic efficacy of Defibrotide can be decreased when used in combination with Cyclothiazide. Cyproterone acetate The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Cyproterone acetate is combined with Defibrotide. Cytarabine The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Cytarabine. Dabigatran The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Dabigatran. Dabigatran etexilate Dabigatran etexilate may increase the anticoagulant activities of Defibrotide. Dacarbazine The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Dacarbazine. Dactinomycin The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Dactinomycin. Dalteparin The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Dalteparin. Damoctocog alfa pegol The therapeutic efficacy of Damoctocog alfa pegol can be decreased when used in combination with Defibrotide. Danaparoid The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Danaparoid. Dasatinib The risk or severity of bleeding and hemorrhage can be increased when Dasatinib is combined with Defibrotide. Daunorubicin The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Daunorubicin. Decitabine The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Decitabine. Deferasirox The risk or severity of gastrointestinal bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Deferasirox. Dehydrocholic acid The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Dehydrocholic acid. Deoxycholic acid The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Deoxycholic acid. Desirudin The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Desirudin. Desogestrel The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Desogestrel is combined with Defibrotide. Desvenlafaxine The risk or severity of hemorrhage can be increased when Desvenlafaxine is combined with Defibrotide. Dexibuprofen The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Dexibuprofen is combined with Defibrotide. Dexketoprofen The risk or severity of bleeding and hemorrhage can be increased when Dexketoprofen is combined with Defibrotide. Dexrazoxane The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Dexrazoxane. Dextran The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Dextran. Diclofenac The risk or severity of bleeding and hemorrhage can be increased when Diclofenac is combined with Defibrotide. Dicoumarol The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Dicoumarol. Dienogest The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Dienogest is combined with Defibrotide. Diethylstilbestrol Diethylstilbestrol may decrease the anticoagulant activities of Defibrotide. Diflunisal The risk or severity of bleeding and hemorrhage can be increased when Diflunisal is combined with Defibrotide. Dinutuximab The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Dinutuximab. Dipyridamole The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Dipyridamole is combined with Defibrotide. Docetaxel The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Docetaxel. Doxorubicin The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Doxorubicin. Doxycycline The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Doxycycline is combined with Defibrotide. Drospirenone The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Drospirenone is combined with Defibrotide. Drostanolone Drostanolone propionate may increase the anticoagulant activities of Defibrotide. Drotrecogin alfa The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Drotrecogin alfa. Duloxetine The risk or severity of hemorrhage can be increased when Duloxetine is combined with Defibrotide. Dydrogesterone Dydrogesterone may decrease the anticoagulant activities of Defibrotide. Edetic acid The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Edetic acid. Edoxaban The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Edoxaban is combined with Defibrotide. Eftrenonacog alfa The therapeutic efficacy of Eftrenonacog alfa can be decreased when used in combination with Defibrotide. Emicizumab The therapeutic efficacy of Emicizumab can be decreased when used in combination with Defibrotide. Enoxaparin The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Enoxaparin. Epirubicin The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Epirubicin. Epoprostenol The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Epoprostenol is combined with Defibrotide. Eptifibatide The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Eptifibatide is combined with Defibrotide. Eribulin The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Eribulin. Erythromycin The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Erythromycin is combined with Defibrotide. Escitalopram The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Escitalopram is combined with Defibrotide. Esterified estrogens Esterified estrogens may decrease the anticoagulant activities of Defibrotide. Estetrol The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Estetrol is combined with Defibrotide. Estradiol The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Estradiol is combined with Defibrotide. Estradiol acetate Estradiol acetate may decrease the anticoagulant activities of Defibrotide. Estradiol benzoate Estradiol benzoate may decrease the anticoagulant activities of Defibrotide. Estradiol cypionate Estradiol cypionate may decrease the anticoagulant activities of Defibrotide. Estradiol valerate Estradiol valerate may decrease the anticoagulant activities of Defibrotide. Estriol Estriol may decrease the anticoagulant activities of Defibrotide. Estrone sulfate Estrone sulfate may decrease the anticoagulant activities of Defibrotide. Ethinylestradiol The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Ethinylestradiol is combined with Defibrotide. Ethynodiol diacetate The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Ethynodiol diacetate is combined with Defibrotide. Etodolac The risk or severity of bleeding and hemorrhage can be increased when Etodolac is combined with Defibrotide. Etonogestrel The therapeutic efficacy of Defibrotide can be decreased when used in combination with Etonogestrel. Etoposide The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Etoposide. Etoricoxib The risk or severity of bleeding and hemorrhage can be increased when Etoricoxib is combined with Defibrotide. Everolimus The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Everolimus. Factor IX Complex The therapeutic efficacy of Factor IX Complex (Human) can be decreased when used in combination with Defibrotide. Factor XIII (human) The therapeutic efficacy of Factor XIII (human) can be decreased when used in combination with Defibrotide. Fenbufen The risk or severity of bleeding and hemorrhage can be increased when Fenbufen is combined with Defibrotide. Fenoprofen The risk or severity of bleeding and hemorrhage can be increased when Fenoprofen is combined with Defibrotide. Fibrinogen human The therapeutic efficacy of Fibrinogen human can be decreased when used in combination with Defibrotide. Floctafenine The risk or severity of bleeding and hemorrhage can be increased when Floctafenine is combined with Defibrotide. Floxuridine The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Floxuridine. Flucytosine The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Flucytosine. Fludarabine The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Fludarabine. Fluindione The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Fluindione. Fluorouracil The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Fluorouracil. Fluoxetine The risk or severity of hemorrhage can be increased when Fluoxetine is combined with Defibrotide. Flurbiprofen The risk or severity of bleeding and hemorrhage can be increased when Flurbiprofen is combined with Defibrotide. Fluvoxamine The risk or severity of hemorrhage can be increased when Fluvoxamine is combined with Defibrotide. Fondaparinux The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Fondaparinux. Gemcitabine The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Gemcitabine. Gemtuzumab ozogamicin The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Gemtuzumab ozogamicin. Gestrinone The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Gestrinone is combined with Defibrotide. Ginkgo biloba Ginkgo biloba may increase the anticoagulant activities of Defibrotide. Glucosamine Glucosamine may increase the antiplatelet activities of Defibrotide. Glycol salicylate The risk or severity of bleeding and hemorrhage can be increased when Glycol salicylate is combined with Defibrotide. Hemin Hemin may increase the anticoagulant activities of Defibrotide. Heparin The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Heparin. Hydrochlorothiazide The therapeutic efficacy of Defibrotide can be decreased when used in combination with Hydrochlorothiazide. Hydroflumethiazide The therapeutic efficacy of Defibrotide can be decreased when used in combination with Hydroflumethiazide. Hydroxyprogesterone The therapeutic efficacy of Defibrotide can be decreased when used in combination with Hydroxyprogesterone caproate. Hydroxyurea The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Hydroxyurea. Ibritumomab tiuxetan The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Ibritumomab tiuxetan. Ibrutinib The risk or severity of bleeding and hemorrhage can be increased when Ibrutinib is combined with Defibrotide. Ibuprofen The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Ibuprofen is combined with Defibrotide. Icosapent The risk or severity of bleeding and hemorrhage can be increased when Icosapent is combined with Defibrotide. Icosapent ethyl The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Icosapent ethyl is combined with Defibrotide. Idarubicin The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Idarubicin. Ifosfamide The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Ifosfamide is combined with Defibrotide. Iloprost The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Iloprost is combined with Defibrotide. Imatinib The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Imatinib. Indomethacin The risk or severity of bleeding and hemorrhage can be increased when Indomethacin is combined with Defibrotide. Interferon alfa-2a The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Interferon alfa-2a. Interferon alfa-2b The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Interferon alfa-2b. Interferon alfa-n1 The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Interferon alfa-n1. Interferon alfa-n3 The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Interferon alfa-n3. Interferon alfacon-1 The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Interferon alfacon-1. Interferon beta-1b The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Interferon beta-1b. Interferon gamma-1b The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Interferon gamma-1b. Irinotecan The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Irinotecan. Isocarboxazid The risk or severity of bleeding and hemorrhage can be increased when Isocarboxazid is combined with Defibrotide. Isoxicam The risk or severity of bleeding and hemorrhage can be increased when Isoxicam is combined with Defibrotide. Ixabepilone The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Ixabepilone. Ketoprofen The risk or severity of bleeding and hemorrhage can be increased when Ketoprofen is combined with Defibrotide. Ketorolac The risk or severity of bleeding and hemorrhage can be increased when Ketorolac is combined with Defibrotide. Latamoxef The therapeutic efficacy of Defibrotide can be decreased when used in combination with Latamoxef. Lenalidomide The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Lenalidomide. Lepirudin The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Lepirudin. Levocarnitine The therapeutic efficacy of Defibrotide can be increased when used in combination with Levocarnitine. Levomilnacipran The risk or severity of hemorrhage can be increased when Levomilnacipran is combined with Defibrotide. Levonorgestrel The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Levonorgestrel is combined with Defibrotide. Linezolid The risk or severity of bleeding and hemorrhage can be increased when Linezolid is combined with Defibrotide. Lomustine The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Lomustine. Loracarbef The therapeutic efficacy of Defibrotide can be decreased when used in combination with Loracarbef. Lornoxicam The risk or severity of bleeding and hemorrhage can be increased when Lornoxicam is combined with Defibrotide. Loxoprofen The risk or severity of bleeding and hemorrhage can be increased when Loxoprofen is combined with Defibrotide. Lumiracoxib The risk or severity of bleeding and hemorrhage can be increased when Lumiracoxib is combined with Defibrotide. Lynestrenol The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Lynestrenol is combined with Defibrotide. Mechlorethamine The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Mechlorethamine. Meclofenamic acid The risk or severity of bleeding and hemorrhage can be increased when Meclofenamic acid is combined with Defibrotide. Medrogestone Medrogestone may decrease the anticoagulant activities of Defibrotide. Medroxyprogesterone The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Medroxyprogesterone acetate is combined with Defibrotide. Mefenamic acid The risk or severity of bleeding and hemorrhage can be increased when Mefenamic acid is combined with Defibrotide. Megestrol acetate The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Megestrol acetate is combined with Defibrotide. Meloxicam The risk or severity of bleeding and hemorrhage can be increased when Meloxicam is combined with Defibrotide. Melphalan The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Melphalan. Menthyl salicylate The risk or severity of bleeding and hemorrhage can be increased when Menthyl salicylate is combined with Defibrotide. Mercaptopurine The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Mercaptopurine. Mesalazine The risk or severity of bleeding and hemorrhage can be increased when Mesalazine is combined with Defibrotide. Mestranol The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Mestranol is combined with Defibrotide. Methimazole Methimazole may increase the anticoagulant activities of Defibrotide. Methotrexate The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Methotrexate. Methyl salicylate The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Methyl salicylate is combined with Defibrotide. Methylene blue The risk or severity of bleeding and hemorrhage can be increased when Methylene blue is combined with Defibrotide. Mifepristone The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Mifepristone is combined with Defibrotide. Milnacipran The risk or severity of hemorrhage can be increased when Milnacipran is combined with Defibrotide. Minaprine The risk or severity of bleeding and hemorrhage can be increased when Minaprine is combined with Defibrotide. Mitomycin The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Mitomycin. Mitoxantrone The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Mitoxantrone. Moclobemide The risk or severity of bleeding and hemorrhage can be increased when Moclobemide is combined with Defibrotide. Moroctocog alfa The therapeutic efficacy of Moroctocog alfa can be decreased when used in combination with Defibrotide. Mosunetuzumab The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Mosunetuzumab. Nabumetone The risk or severity of bleeding and hemorrhage can be increased when Nabumetone is combined with Defibrotide. Nadroparin The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Nadroparin. Naproxen The risk or severity of bleeding and hemorrhage can be increased when Naproxen is combined with Defibrotide. Nefazodone The risk or severity of hemorrhage can be increased when Nefazodone is combined with Defibrotide. Nelarabine The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Nelarabine. Nialamide The risk or severity of bleeding and hemorrhage can be increased when Nialamide is combined with Defibrotide. Nilotinib The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Nilotinib. Nimesulide The risk or severity of bleeding and hemorrhage can be increased when Nimesulide is combined with Defibrotide. Nintedanib The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Nintedanib is combined with Defibrotide. Nomegestrol The therapeutic efficacy of Defibrotide can be decreased when used in combination with Nomegestrol. Nomegestrol acetate The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Nomegestrol acetate is combined with Defibrotide. Nonacog beta pegol The therapeutic efficacy of Nonacog beta pegol can be decreased when used in combination with Defibrotide. Norelgestromin The therapeutic efficacy of Defibrotide can be decreased when used in combination with Norelgestromin. Norethisterone The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Norethisterone is combined with Defibrotide. Norethynodrel The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Norethynodrel is combined with Defibrotide. Norgestimate The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Norgestimate is combined with Defibrotide. Norgestrel The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Norgestrel is combined with Defibrotide. Obeticholic acid The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Obeticholic acid. Obinutuzumab The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Obinutuzumab. Olaparib The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Olaparib. Olive oil The therapeutic efficacy of Defibrotide can be decreased when used in combination with Olive oil. Olsalazine The risk or severity of bleeding and hemorrhage can be increased when Olsalazine is combined with Defibrotide. Omacetaxine The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Omacetaxine mepesuccinate. Omega-3 fatty acids Omega-3 fatty acids may increase the antiplatelet activities of Defibrotide. Omega-3-acid ethyl The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Omega-3-acid ethyl esters is combined with Defibrotide. Omega-3-carboxylic The therapeutic efficacy of Defibrotide can be increased when used in combination with Omega-3-carboxylic acids. Oxaliplatin The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Oxaliplatin. Oxaprozin The risk or severity of bleeding and hemorrhage can be increased when Oxaprozin is combined with Defibrotide. Oxyphenbutazone The risk or severity of bleeding and hemorrhage can be increased when Oxyphenbutazone is combined with Defibrotide. Paclitaxel The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Paclitaxel. Padeliporfin The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Padeliporfin. Palbociclib The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Palbociclib. Pantothenic acid The therapeutic efficacy of Pantothenic acid can be decreased when used in combination with Defibrotide. Parecoxib The risk or severity of bleeding and hemorrhage can be increased when Parecoxib is combined with Defibrotide. Pargyline The risk or severity of bleeding and hemorrhage can be increased when Pargyline is combined with Defibrotide. Parnaparin The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Parnaparin. Paroxetine The risk or severity of hemorrhage can be increased when Paroxetine is combined with Defibrotide. Peginterferon alfa-2a The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Peginterferon alfa-2a. Peginterferon alfa-2b The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Peginterferon alfa-2b. Peginterferon beta-1a The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Peginterferon beta-1a. Pemetrexed The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Pemetrexed. Penicillamine The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Penicillamine. Pentosan polysulfate The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Pentosan polysulfate is combined with Defibrotide. Pentostatin The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Pentostatin. Pentoxifylline The therapeutic efficacy of Defibrotide can be increased when used in combination with Pentoxifylline. Phenelzine The risk or severity of bleeding and hemorrhage can be increased when Phenelzine is combined with Defibrotide. Phenindione The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Phenindione. Phenprocoumon The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Phenprocoumon. Phenyl aminosalicylate The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Phenyl aminosalicylate is combined with Defibrotide. Phenylalanine The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Phenylalanine. Phenylbutazone The risk or severity of bleeding and hemorrhage can be increased when Phenylbutazone is combined with Defibrotide. Piroxicam The risk or severity of bleeding and hemorrhage can be increased when Piroxicam is combined with Defibrotide. Polyestradiol Polyestradiol phosphate may decrease the anticoagulant activities of Defibrotide. Polythiazide The therapeutic efficacy of Defibrotide can be decreased when used in combination with Polythiazide. Pomalidomide The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Pomalidomide. Ponatinib The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Ponatinib. Potassium Iodide Potassium Iodide may increase the anticoagulant activities of Defibrotide. Potassium perchlorate Potassium perchlorate may increase the anticoagulant activities of Defibrotide. Prasugrel The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Prasugrel. Procaine The risk or severity of bleeding and hemorrhage can be increased when Procaine is combined with Defibrotide. Procarbazine The risk or severity of bleeding and hemorrhage can be increased when Procarbazine is combined with Defibrotide. Progesterone The therapeutic efficacy of Defibrotide can be decreased when used in combination with Progesterone. Propylthiouracil Propylthiouracil may increase the anticoagulant activities of Defibrotide. Protein C The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Protein C. Protein S human The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Protein S human. Prothrombin The therapeutic efficacy of Prothrombin can be decreased when used in combination with Defibrotide. Quinestrol Quinestrol may decrease the anticoagulant activities of Defibrotide. Quinidine The therapeutic efficacy of Defibrotide can be increased when used in combination with Quinidine. Quinine The therapeutic efficacy of Defibrotide can be increased when used in combination with Quinine. Raltitrexed The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Raltitrexed. Rasagiline The risk or severity of bleeding and hemorrhage can be increased when Rasagiline is combined with Defibrotide. Reteplase The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Reteplase. Reviparin The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Reviparin. Rituximab The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Rituximab. Rivaroxaban Defibrotide may increase the anticoagulant activities of Rivaroxaban. Rofecoxib The risk or severity of bleeding and hemorrhage can be increased when Rofecoxib is combined with Defibrotide. Ropeginterferon alfa The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Ropeginterferon alfa-2b. Rurioctocog alfa The therapeutic efficacy of Rurioctocog alfa pegol can be decreased when used in combination with Defibrotide. Ruxolitinib The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Ruxolitinib. Safinamide The risk or severity of bleeding and hemorrhage can be increased when Safinamide is combined with Defibrotide. Salicylamide The risk or severity of bleeding and hemorrhage can be increased when Salicylamide is combined with Defibrotide. Salicylic acid The risk or severity of bleeding and hemorrhage can be increased when Salicylic acid is combined with Defibrotide. Salsalate The risk or severity of bleeding and hemorrhage can be increased when Salsalate is combined with Defibrotide. Selegiline The risk or severity of bleeding and hemorrhage can be increased when Selegiline is combined with Defibrotide. Sertraline The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Sertraline is combined with Defibrotide. Sibutramine The risk or severity of hemorrhage can be increased when Sibutramine is combined with Defibrotide. Sildenafil The risk or severity of hemorrhage can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Sildenafil. Sirolimus The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Sirolimus. Sodium citrate The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Sodium citrate. Sorafenib The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Sorafenib. Soybean oil The therapeutic efficacy of Defibrotide can be decreased when used in combination with Soybean oil. Streptokinase The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Streptokinase. Streptozocin The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Streptozocin. Sugammadex The risk or severity of bleeding and hemorrhage can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Sugammadex. Sulfasalazine The risk or severity of bleeding and hemorrhage can be increased when Sulfasalazine is combined with Defibrotide. Sulfinpyrazone The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Sulfinpyrazone is combined with Defibrotide. Sulindac The risk or severity of bleeding and hemorrhage can be increased when Sulindac is combined with Defibrotide. Sulodexide The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Sulodexide. Susoctocog alfa The therapeutic efficacy of Susoctocog alfa can be decreased when used in combination with Defibrotide. Sy Estrogens, A Synthetic Conjugated Estrogens, A may decrease the anticoagulant activities of Defibrotide. S Estrogens, B Synthetic Conjugated Estrogens, B may decrease the anticoagulant activities of Defibrotide. Tacrolimus The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Tacrolimus. Tamoxifen The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Tamoxifen is combined with Defibrotide. Taurocholic acid The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Taurocholic acid. Tauroursodeoxycholic The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Tauroursodeoxycholic acid. Tazobactam The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Tazobactam is combined with Defibrotide. Tedizolid phosphate The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Tedizolid phosphate. Temozolomide The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Temozolomide. Temsirolimus The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Temsirolimus. Tenecteplase The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Tenecteplase. Teniposide The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Teniposide. Tenoxicam The risk or severity of bleeding and hemorrhage can be increased when Tenoxicam is combined with Defibrotide. Testosterone Testosterone may increase the anticoagulant activities of Defibrotide. Testosterone cypionate Testosterone cypionate may increase the anticoagulant activities of Defibrotide. Testosterone Testosterone enantate benzilic acid hydrazone may increase the anticoagulant activities of Defibrotide. Testosterone enanthate Testosterone enanthate may increase the anticoagulant activities of Defibrotide. Testosterone propiona Testosterone propionate may increase the anticoagulant activities of Defibrotide. Testosterone undecanoate Testosterone undecanoate may increase the anticoagulant activities of Defibrotide. Thalidomide The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Thalidomide. Thiotepa The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Thiotepa. Tiaprofenic acid The risk or severity of bleeding and hemorrhage can be increased when Tiaprofenic acid is combined with Defibrotide. Tibolone Tibolone may increase the anticoagulant activities of Defibrotide. Ticagrelor The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Ticagrelor. Ticlopidine The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Ticlopidine is combined with Defibrotide. Tinzaparin The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Tinzaparin. Tioguanine The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Tioguanine. Tipranavir Tipranavir may increase the antiplatelet activities of Defibrotide. Tirofiban The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Tirofiban is combined with Defibrotide. Tofacitinib The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Tofacitinib. Tolfenamic acid The risk or severity of bleeding and hemorrhage can be increased when Tolfenamic acid is combined with Defibrotide. Tolmetin The risk or severity of bleeding and hemorrhage can be increased when Tolmetin is combined with Defibrotide. Topotecan The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Topotecan. Toremifene The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Toremifene is combined with Defibrotide. Tositumomab The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Tositumomab. Trabectedin The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Trabectedin. Tranylcypromine The risk or severity of bleeding and hemorrhage can be increased when Tranylcypromine is combined with Defibrotide. Trastuzumab emtansine The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Trastuzumab emtansine. Trazodone The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Trazodone is combined with Defibrotide. Treprostinil The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Treprostinil. Triamcinolone The therapeutic efficacy of Defibrotide can be decreased when used in combination with Triamcinolone. Trichlormethiazide The therapeutic efficacy of Defibrotide can be decreased when used in combination with Trichlormethiazide. Triflusal The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Triflusal. Trolamine salicylate The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Trolamine salicylate is combined with Defibrotide. Turoctocog alfa The therapeutic efficacy of Turoctocog alfa can be decreased when used in combination with Defibrotide. Turoctocog alfa pegol The therapeutic efficacy of Turoctocog alfa pegol can be decreased when used in combination with Defibrotide. Ulipristal The therapeutic efficacy of Defibrotide can be decreased when used in combination with Ulipristal. Urokinase Urokinase may increase the anticoagulant activities of Defibrotide. Ursodeoxycholic The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Ursodeoxycholic acid. Valdecoxib The risk or severity of bleeding and hemorrhage can be increased when Valdecoxib is combined with Defibrotide. Venlafaxine The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Venlafaxine. Vinblastine The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Vinblastine. Vindesine The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Vindesine. Vinorelbine The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Vinorelbine. Vitamin E Vitamin E may increase the antiplatelet activities of Defibrotide. Von Willebrand The therapeutic efficacy of Von Willebrand factor human can be decreased when used in combination with Defibrotide. Vorapaxar The risk or severity of bleeding and hemorrhage can be increased when Vorapaxar is combined with Defibrotide. Vorinostat The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Vorinostat. Vortioxetine The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Vortioxetine is combined with Defibrotide. Warfarin The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Warfarin. Ximelagatran The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Ximelagatran. Zidovudine The risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Defibrotide is combined with Zidovudine. Zimelidine The risk or severity of hemorrhage can be increased when Zimelidine is combined with Defibrotide. Pregnancy and Lactation US FDA pregnancy category: Not assigned Pregnancy There are no controlled data on human pregnancy. Use is not recommended unless clearly needed. The manufacturer makes no recommendation regarding use during pregnancy. No data exist regarding the use of this drug in pregnant women. Advise pregnant women of the potential risk of miscarriage. Lactation There are no adequate studies on women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding. How should this medicine be used?

Defibrotide injection comes as a solution (liquid) to be injected intravenously (into a vein) over 2 hours by a doctor or nurse in a medical facility. It is usually injected once every 6 hours for 21 days but may be given for up to 60 days. The length of treatment depends on how well your body responds to the medication and the side effects that you may experience. Your doctor may need to delay or stop your treatment if you…

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