Part Used : ไม่ระบุ
Activity : DRUG INTERACTION
Solvent/Active Compound : -
Type of experiment : human
Type of animal : -
Type of study : Cross-section
N(Total) : 250
N(Treatment) : 138
Sex : Both sex
Age : 69+/-10 yrs.
Route : Oral administration
Dose/Conc.(herb) : Consumption of herbs at least 4 times per week
Duration : -
Type of interaction : Pharmacokinetics
Interaction with drug : Warfarin
Dose/Conc.(drug) : -
Remark : Consumption of herbs at least 4 times per week was associated with suboptimal anticoagulation control with warfarin. Patients treated with warfarin should not only be aware of the intake of herbal drugs but also of foods with herbal ingredients such as garlic, ginger, and papaya.
Note : Patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) who were prescribed warfarin therapy for at least 6 months before the study were recruited from the medical and cardiac clinics.
