Question

A patient stabilized on Warfarin for atrial fibrillation (target INR 2.0-3.0) is started on Amiodarone for ventricular tachycardia. What adjustment is typically required for the Warfarin dose?

Accepted Answer

Decrease Warfarin dose significantly

Answer

No change needed

Answer

Increase Warfarin dose significantly

Answer

Stop Warfarin temporarily

Answer

Switch Warfarin to Apixaban

Practice question

A patient stabilized on Warfarin for atrial fibrillation (target INR 2.0-3.0) is started on Amiodarone for ventricular tachycardia. What adjustment is typically required for the Warfarin dose?