Table 1 Prevalence of interacting medications. Number (percentage) of residents prescribed each warfarin-interacting medication over the period of the chart audit.
Medication | No. of Residents Prescribed (%) |
|---|---|
Acetaminophen | 42 (40%) |
Citalopram | 26 (25%) |
Acetylsalicylic acid | 17 (16%) |
Diltiazem | 12 (11%) |
Simvastatin | 10 (10%) |
Levofloxacin | 8 (8%) |
Phenytoin | 7 (7%) |
Ciprofloxacin | 5 (5%) |
Sertraline | 5 (5%) |
Cotrimoxazole | 3 (3%) |
Metronidazole | 3 (3%) |
Clarithromycin | 3 (3%) |
Amiodarone | 3 (3%) |
Amoxicillin-clavulanate | 2 (2%) |
Miconazole | 1 (1%) |
Propranolol | 1 (1%) |
Fluvoxamine | 1 (1%) |