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Q: interaction between warfarin and antibiotics

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fongch
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10/21/06 - 09:11 PM

Which of the following antibiotics can increase the risk of bleeding in patients on warfarin?
A Ampicillin
B Cephalexin
C Nitrofurantoin
D Norfloxacin
E Phenazopyridine

ssrpk
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10/22/06 - 05:08 AM

D Norfloxacin

broadspectrum antibiotics kills the bacteria in thelarge bowel tht produces vit.K and thus exacerbate the effects of warfarin!

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