Discuss what foods cause an antagonist drug-food interaction in patients taking warfarin (Coumadin, Jantoven). What one food causes a synergism drug-food interaction?
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: Leafy green vegetables (broccoli, Brussels sprouts, spinach, bok choi, kale, parsley, turnip greens), beef liver, garbanzo beans (chickpeas), and soy products (soybeans, soy milk, tofu) contain large amounts of vitamin K that can decrease the therapeutic effect of an anticoagulant drug (antagonism). On the other hand, garlic has its own natural anticoagulant effect that increases the therapeutic effect of an anticoagulant drug (synergism).
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