Abstract
This case discusses the pharmacokinetic interaction of warfarin and clarithromycin leading to enhanced anticoagulant effect and elevated INR. Warfarin is a cytochrome P450 2C9 substrate and clarithromycin is a 2C9 inhibitor. The use of warfarin for pediatric patients is also discussed.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | A Case Approach to Perioperative Drug-Drug Interactions |
Publisher | Springer New York |
Pages | 665-667 |
Number of pages | 3 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781461474951 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781461474944 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Sep 15 2015 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine