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What else, other than coumadin, (warfarin) can raise your inr measurement?

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Dr. Pedro Hernandez answered

Specializes in Geriatrics

Factor VII , vit K: If pt. Is not on warfarin ( coumadi)...Lack of vitamin k, factor vii deficiency. If pt. Is on warfarin ...Steroids may increase it, also most antibiotics and a long list of meds that compete against the transporting protein. Check with hematologists.

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Answered 5/3/2018

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