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Three reasons why this patient who is on warfarin should not be put on Ibuprofen are
- It can lead to ulceration, stomach or intestinal bleeding which can become fatal. And this happens without any warning.
- Ibuprofen can increase the liver enzymes
- It leads to salt and flood retention.
Alternative treatment instead of ibuprofen patient can be prescribed with
- Acetaminophen : Generic name(Tylenol)
- Tramadol: Generic name (Ultram)
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