A significant interaction between metronidazole and warfarin

Mayo Clin Proc. 1976 Dec;51(12):782-4.

Abstract

Interaction between metronidazole (Flagyl) and warfarin had been suggested based on the disulfiram-like effect of metronidazole and the known interaction of warfarin and disulfiram. This case report confirms that this interaction is clinically significant in man.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Drug Interactions
  • Female
  • Hemorrhage / chemically induced
  • Humans
  • Metronidazole / adverse effects*
  • Metronidazole / metabolism
  • Warfarin / adverse effects*
  • Warfarin / metabolism

Substances

  • Metronidazole
  • Warfarin