What medications should not be taken with warfarin?
What medications should not be taken with warfarin?
What drugs, supplements and foods interact with warfarin?
- Aspirin or aspirin-containing products.
- Acetaminophen (Tylenol, others) or acetaminophen-containing products.
- Antacids or laxatives.
- Many antibiotics.
- Antifungal medications, such as fluconazole (Diflucan)
- Cold or allergy medicines.
What drugs increase INR with warfarin?
Warfarin drug interactions
| Drug/Drug Class | Effect on INR | Proposed Mechanism |
|---|---|---|
| cimetidine | increased | Inhibition of Warfarin Metabolism |
| ciprofloxacin | increased | Inhibition of Warfarin Metabolism |
| clarithromycin | increased | Inhibition of Warfarin Metabolism |
| clofibrate | increased | Unexplained Mechanisms |
Can you take phenylephrine with warfarin?
No interactions were found between Coumadin and phenylephrine topical. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
What medications can decrease INR?
Drugs that can decrease warfarin effect & lower INR in some pts include antacids, antihistamines, barbiturates, rifampin, sucralfate, trazodone, carbamazepine, cholestyramine, griseofulvin, haloperidol, oral contraceptives, penicillin, dicloxacillin, and nafcillin.
What drugs decrease INR?
What has the potential to increase INR?
With any increase in thyroid function, there is potential for an increase in the INR of a patient taking warfarin due to increased catabolism of vitamin K-dependent clotting factors. [13][14] Cimetidine may increase the INR by inhibiting the metabolism of R-warfarin.
Can you take Vitamin C while on warfarin?
In recent follow-up studies, no effect was found with doses of vitamin C up to 1,000 mg per day. However, if you take warfarin or another blood thinner, talk to your doctor before taking vitamin C or any other supplement.
Can you take ibuprofen with warfarin?
A. In general, you should avoid ibuprofen—which is sold as Advil, Motrin, and generics—while taking warfarin, because taking them together may further increase your risk of bleeding.
What cold medicine can I take with warfarin?
Using acetaminophen together with warfarin is generally considered safe. However, the risk for bleeding may increase if higher dosages of acetaminophen (more than 1300 mg/day) are used for more than a few days at a time, especially in individuals who are elderly, consume alcohol regularly, or have poor nutrition.
