Anticoagulant effects of phytotherapeutic drugs and their importance in surgical dental procedures

Efeitos anticoagulantes de drogas fitoterapicas e sua importância em procedimentos odontológicos cirúrgicos

ABSTRACT

Phytotherapeutic drugs are plant-derived products with medicinal properties. They are used for treating or preventing several diseases. However, patients who use these substances and even health professionals are unaware of their negative effects. One of the most common negative effects of phytotherapeutic drugs reported in the literature is the inhibition of natural coagulation factors in the human body. Therefore, the aim of this study was to perform a brief review of the literature concerning the anticoagulant effects of phytotherapeutic drugs and their importance in surgical dental procedures. Preventive measures, clarification and monitoring of patients taking phytotherapeutic drugs are recommended before performing surgical dental procedures, in order to prevent against complications such as hemorrhage.

Indexing terms:
Blood coagulation factors; Phytotherapeutic drugs; Surgical dental procedures