Tag: TMP-SMX and warfarin

Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole and Warfarin: How This Antibiotic Can Spike Your INR and Increase Bleeding Risk
Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole and Warfarin: How This Antibiotic Can Spike Your INR and Increase Bleeding Risk

Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole can sharply raise INR in people taking warfarin, increasing bleeding risk. Learn why this interaction happens, who’s most at risk, how to prevent it, and what to do if your INR spikes.