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Warfarin and its Interaction with Food

Warfarin is a substance with potent anticoagulant activity. It is used to treat or prevent thromboembolic events by inhibiting blood clotting. Patients taking warfarin are at risk of interactions with dietary supplements, however 30% of patients use herbal or natural product supplements on a regular basis. There is a potential interaction between warfarin and a…
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Acetaminophen (paracetamol) and Food Interaction

Acetaminophen, also known as paracetamol, is one of the most commonly prescribed medications for the treatment of mild to moderate pain and fever. Approximately 5% of the population is at risk of drug interactions with certain foods, even if these drugs are drugs that do not have serious side effects like Acetaminophen. The elderly who…