Take care with warfarin
December 14, 2012
NPS is reminding patients on
warfarin this Christmas to take care
with what they consume, given that
changes in food and drink intake
can affect how warfarin works,
especially vitamin K-rich foods like
leafy green vegetables, and alcohol.
“During the holiday season, social
events and travelling can mean a
change in your usual routine, and
this can affect your warfarin.
“Remember that eating a diet
containing consistent amounts of
vitamin-K containing food helps
keep your INR steady,” said NPS
MedicineWise clinical adviser Dr
Andrew Boyden.
“Keep taking your warfarin at the
same time every day, and don't skip
doses or double dose.
“Since vitamin K is essential to
our health you shouldn't exclude
foods rich in vitamin K from your
diet if you're taking warfarin.
“Instead, you should keep the
amount of these foods in your diet
consistent - that is, have about the
same amount of them each week,”
he added.
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