Warfarin
When to Rely on WARFARIN Instead of a DOAC
As a clinical pharmacist, you will need to know when and why warfarin is sometimes preferred over a direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC). We’ve seen DOACs ( Eliquis , etc) take the lead for most uses, such as for atrial fibrillation or venous thromboembolism (VTE). But sometimes warfarin is still the go-to. Continue to rely on warfarin for patien…
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Warfarin
DIET may interfere with warfarin therapy
As a nutrition support pharmacist, you should discuss with your patients who take warfarin ( Marevan ) about the interaction with food. Many patients are caught by surprise when fad diets or special foods interfere with their warfarin therapy . Most patients know that green leafy vegetables and other foods with high vitamin K can decrease warfarin's efficacy, (s…
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Warfarin
Drug interactions between WARFARIN and many antimicrobials
Questions often come up about how to handle alerts for drug interactions between warfarin and many antimicrobials. The risk of an interaction varies, but it can be significant, especially when the antimicrobial affects warfarin metabolism. For more details, see Table (1) below . Follow these rules of thumb... TMP/SMX ( Septazole, Septrin…
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