wes
Well-known member
Hello everyone. It's Wes from Osaka, Japan. I was active in the forum 6 years ago when I had my AVR. My heart is doing great by the way! The lungs? Not so good.
I've come down with tuberculosis and have been hospitalized in Osaka. The treatment is pretty standard (a lot of antibiotics for a long time). I just wanted to share my experience getting my INR range while on these drugs.
One of the main drugs used to treat TB is something called Rifampin. In addition to turning your urine a reddish-orange color, it wreaks havoc on your INR.
My daily dosage of Warfarin before starting my TB meds: 7.5mg/day
My new daily dosage: 11mg
As you can see, some antibiotics can have a huge effect on your anti-coagulation dosage. Unfortunately I have to take the TB meds at least 6 months if not longer.
So if you ever come down with TB, then please watch your INR while undergoing your treatment!
I've come down with tuberculosis and have been hospitalized in Osaka. The treatment is pretty standard (a lot of antibiotics for a long time). I just wanted to share my experience getting my INR range while on these drugs.
One of the main drugs used to treat TB is something called Rifampin. In addition to turning your urine a reddish-orange color, it wreaks havoc on your INR.
My daily dosage of Warfarin before starting my TB meds: 7.5mg/day
My new daily dosage: 11mg
As you can see, some antibiotics can have a huge effect on your anti-coagulation dosage. Unfortunately I have to take the TB meds at least 6 months if not longer.
So if you ever come down with TB, then please watch your INR while undergoing your treatment!
