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Warfarin Case Study

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1. Warfarin interact with trimethoprim (antibiotics). Trimethoprim heightens anti -clotting effects, which in turn increase the risk of dangerous gastrointestinal bleeding, antibiotics can eliminate some of the beneficial bacteria that produce vitamin K, thereby inhibiting clotting.
2. Warfarin interact with St.John's Wort (Herbal supplements). It enhances cytochrome P450 function, then warfarin will be gobbled up and metabolised at a later rate, thus increasing the risk of blood clots.
3. Warfarin interact with cimetidine ( histamine H2 receptor antagonist ). It inhibits cytochrome P450 function. the warfarin isn't processed at its usual rate, thus increase the risk of bleeding.
4. Warfarin interact with spinach, which is rich in vitamin

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