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The effect of a drug interaction can be unpredictable; thus, individuals receiving interacting medications are likely to require increased INR monitoring
Antibiotics with a significant increase in INR were amoxicillin (P = 0
Other antimicrobials such as ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin (Levaquin), azithromycin (Zithromax), and clarithromycin (Biaxin) may affect the INR; however, the
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The benefits of warfarin are well established but offset by the risk of major hemorrhage, which occurs at 2
This topic review discusses the biology, mechanism of action, and factors that modulate INR control during anticoagulation with a VKA
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Multiple factors such as vitamin K consumption, drug interactions, herbs interactions, disease states, and alcohol intake affect international normalized ratio (INR)
Warfarin is metabolized via the cytochrome P450 system by CYP 2C9
Being aware of these factors highly contributes in maintaining INR control and avoiding the supratherapeutic or subtherapeutic anticoagulation and the associated risks of hemorrhage or thromboembolism
They may kill off gut bacteria that help make vitamin K
Myasthenia gravis (severe muscle weakness), or history of—Should not be used in patients with this condition
• Monitor INR closely with the addition and withdrawal of drug
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Serious side effects of Levaquin include tendinitis and even rupture of tendons (particularly the Achilles tendon), worsened muscle weakness in individuals with myasthenia gravis Sure, you learn about purple toes and birth defects, but that doesn't tell you what to do when your patient's INR is 5
Anti-Bacterial Agents
INR effects can be seen relatively quickly in the case of a missed dose
Which antibiotics are preferable when a patient is taking warfarin, and are preemptive warfarin dose reductions advisable? The simple answer is that agents with a lower likelihood of affecting the INR, such as penicillin G, clindamycin, and 1st- and 4th-generation cephalosporins, are a good place to start, and whether to preemptively reduce the
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Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects
Call your doctor promptly if you have any unusual bleeding or bruising, vomiting Most patients will have an increase in INR, but some will experience no effect
Metronidazole In patients who are taking warfarin, thromboembolic events and bleeding are strongly related to the time in therapeutic range (TTR)
Certain drinks when taking warfarin might lead to bleeding problems
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