Interaction Between Warfarin and Levofloxacin: Case Series
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
7-1-2007
Description
Warfarin is the most widely used oral anticoagulant and is indicated for many clinical conditions. Levofloxacin, a fluoroquinolone, is one of the most commonly prescribed antibiotics in clinical practice and is effective against Gram-positive, Gram-negative, and atypical bacteria. While small prospective studies have not revealed any significant drug-drug interaction between warfarin and levofloxacin, several case reports have indicated that levofloxacin may significantly potentiate the anticoagulation effect of warfarin. We report 3 cases of serious bleeding complications that appear to be the result of the interaction between warfarin and levofloxacin. Physicians should be aware of this potential interaction and use caution when prescribing levofloxacin to patients taking warfarin.
Citation Information
Vadlamudi, Raja S.; Smalligan, Roger D.; and Ismail, Hassan M.. 2007. Interaction Between Warfarin and Levofloxacin: Case Series. Southern Medical Journal. Vol.100(7). 720-724. https://doi.org/10.1097/SMJ.0b013e318073c7ee PMID: 17639754 ISSN: 0038-4348