Many drugs increase or decrease the effect of warfarin. That is why they should be taken ONLY if absolutely necessary and by checking the INR frequently
Medicines that enhance the action of Sintrom
Aspirin, Avelox, Azuril, Angoron, Anabolics, Bactrimel, Biofenac, Ceclor, Controloc, Ciproxin, Egicalm, Epanutin, Fungoral, Flagyl, Fungostatin, Feldene, Inderal, Klaricid, Kentacef, Lorbef, Losec, Mandokef, Mefoxil, Mesulid, Movatec, Norocin, Pariet, Procef, Penrazol, Ponstan, Rulid, Septrin, Salospir, Ticlid, Ticlodone, Voltaren, Vibramicin, Zinadol, Zurcazol, Zinacef.
Medicines that reduce the action of Sintrom
Immunosuppressants, Glucocorticoids, Estrogens, Antacids, Barbiturates, Spironolactone, Rifadin, Vitamins K, C (in very large doses), Tegretol
It is also important to know that:
- Oral anticoagulants are PROHIBITED during pregnancy because they cause damage to the fetus.
- Warfarin can cause bleeding or hematoma (bruising). If you experience hematomas or bleeding, are about to have a tooth extracted or have an endoscopy, contact your doctor immediately or visit the hospital on call
