Coumadin Injection and Griseofulvin Microsize Tablets
Determining the interaction of Coumadin Injection and Griseofulvin Microsize Tablets and the possibility of their joint administration.
In the database of official manuals used in the service creation an interaction registered by statistical results of studies was found, which can either lead to negative consequences for the patient health or strengthen a mutual positive effect. A doctor should be consulted to address the issue of joint drug administration.
Consumer:Using griseofulvin together with warfarin may alter the effects of warfarin. You may need a dose adjustment in addition to testing of your prothrombin time or International Normalized Ratio (INR). Call your doctor promptly if you have any unusual bleeding or bruising, vomiting, blood in your urine or stools, headache, dizziness, or weakness. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first
Professional:MONITOR: Griseofulvin has been reported to increase warfarin requirements in some previously stabilized patients. The mechanism may be induction of the hepatic metabolism of warfarin. Similar effects may occur with other oral anticoagulants.
MANAGEMENT: Patients on oral anticoagulants should be monitored for alterations in INR whenever griseofulvin therapy is added, discontinued, or changed.
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Generic Name: warfarin
Brand name: Coumadin, Jantoven
Synonyms: Coumadin
Generic Name: griseofulvin
Brand name: Grifulvin V, Fulvicin P/G, Fulvicin U/F, Gris-PEG, Grisactin Ultra, Grisactin 250, Grisactin 500, Griseofulicin, Griseofulvic
Synonyms: Griseofulvin
In the course of checking the drug compatibility and interactions, data from the following reference sources was used: Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com.
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