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Hello. what are the safest antibiotics for use by seniors with congestive heart failure taking blood thinner medication?

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Antibiotics: The antibiotics should be prescribed based on the underlying infection and presence of a culture sensitivity report. Certain antibiotics can affect Coumadin (warfarin) level more then others such as macrolides, sulfa drugs etc and pharmacovigilance is warranted in elderly CHF patients.

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Answered 9/14/2015

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Hello. what are the safest antibiotics for use by seniors with congestive heart failure taking blood thinner medication?

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Dr Ali agreed

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