Which of the following drugs used to manage lower gastrointestinal disorders increase the risk of bleeding when administered to clients taking warfarin (Coumadin)? Select all that apply
A) Mesalamine (Asacol)
B) Bisacodyl (Dulcolax)
C) Psyllium (Metamucil)
D) Polyethylene glycol (MiraLAX)
E) Olsalazine (Dipentum)
Ans: A, E
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Aminosalicylates, like mesalamine (Asacol) and olsalazine (Dipentum), can increase the risk of bleeding in clients taking warfarin (Coumadin).
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