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 Warfarin After fluoroquinolones

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PostSubject: Warfarin After fluoroquinolones   Warfarin After fluoroquinolones Icon_minitimeTue Jan 09, 2007 12:30 am

Numerous articles report on the effects fluoroquinolone on the international normalized ratio (INR) with warfarin therapy.Proposed mechanisms of the fluoroquinolone-warfarin interaction include inhibition of the metabolism of warfarin, displacement of warfarin from protein-binding sites, and alteration of gastro-intestinal flora, resulting in reduced vitamin K synthesis.
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Patients receiving warfarin who take gatifloxacin may be at higher risk for an INR above 4 compared with those taking levofloxacin. Close monitoring of warfarin therapy while concomitantly receiving gatifloxacin is warranted
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PostSubject: TAHNX DEENA   Warfarin After fluoroquinolones Icon_minitimeSun Jan 14, 2007 9:57 pm

thanx deena Smile
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