A bimonthly publication part of the Brazilian Society of Cardiology portfolio of journals connected with ABC Cardiol publishing national and international scientific production in the field of cardiovascular sciences.
ISSN 2359-4802
eISSN 2359-5647
Christiane de Fátima Colet, Tania Alves Amador, Isabela Heineck
Christiane de Fátima Colet, Tania Alves Amador, Isabela Heineck
DOI: 10.5935/2359-4802.20180091
Background: Warfarin is an oral anticoagulant involved in important interactions with foods and other drugs. Objectives: To evaluate the occurrence of adverse events reported by warfarin users and their relationship with drug interactions. Methods: This was an open cohort, prospective study conducted in an 18-month period with warfarin users attending public health clinics of the city of Ijuí, Brazil. Data were collected by means of interviews administered at patients’ home every month. Patients’ responses were confirmed by review of medical […]
Keywords: Anticoagulants/adverse effects; Warfarin; Pharmacovigilance; Drug Interactions; Drug Incompatibility; Omeprazole; Simvastatin; Acetaminophen; Vitamin K; Delivery Health Care/statistics & numeral data