A patient on stable warfarin therapy requires initiation of amiodarone. Which statement is correct?...

Question

A patient on stable warfarin therapy requires initiation of amiodarone. Which statement is correct?

Accepted Answer

Amiodarone increases INR; reduce warfarin dose and monitor closely

Answer

Amiodarone decreases INR; increase warfarin dose

Answer

No interaction expected

Answer

Warfarin should be stopped permanently

Answer

Switch to aspirin instead

prescribing safety assessment MCQ (SBA): Drug Interaction (Amiodarone–Warfarin)