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

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

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Increase Warfarin dose significantly

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Stop Warfarin temporarily

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Switch Warfarin to Apixaban

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Warfarin-Amiodarone Interaction

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?