Warfarin Drug Interactions, Anticoagulation Clinic | UC San Diego Health
Information on drug interactions with warfarin from the anticoagulation clinic at UC San Diego Health.
Everything about Warfarin, vit. K, drug interactions, etc.
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pellicle
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I have no idea why they put .DOC files up there instead of PDF ... wrong on so many levels (for instance macro virus).
However its a nice set of simple guidance for people just starting out *(but far from everything).
However its a nice set of simple guidance for people just starting out *(but far from everything).
Pellicle, the bottom attachment has PDF file about anticoagulation.
pellicle
Professional Dingbat
I disagree with:
I was told by the pharmacist who gave me warfarin education that drinking and warfarin is a problem if:
Alcohol can affect your warfarin therapy, but you do not need to avoid alcohol altogether. We suggest that alcohol intake be limited to 1 drink per day (4 oz wine, 1.5 oz hard liquor, 12 oz beer). Do not drink more than usual. Serious problems may occur with alcohol and warfarin when you drink more than 2 drinks a day or when you change your usual drinking pattern. Be wary during special occasions or holidays – drink only what you usually do on any day of the week.
This is basically abstinence, considering that a drink before dinner, wine/beer with the meal, an aperitif and a nightcap were once considered a social norm. I was told by the pharmacist who gave me warfarin education that drinking and warfarin is a problem if:
- you puke out your warfarin,
- forget to take your warfarin,
- upset your stomach or intestines so much the warfarin isn't properly metabolized or
- get drunk and hurt yourself and the additional bleeding due to warfarin makes a problem (e.g hit your head.)
