Revalida Farmacia UChile Practice Questions - Examen De Revalidación De Título De Químico Farmacéutico (Universidad De Chile) Exam

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A patient stabilized on chronic warfarin therapy is prescribed oral Fluconazole for esophageal candidiasis. What pharmacokinetic drug interaction occurs, and what clinical outcome is anticipated?
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Fluconazole strongly inhibits hepatic CYP2C9 (the primary metabolic enzyme for the more potent S-warfarin isomer), markedly increasing warfarin plasma concentrations and significantly elevating INR, leading to severe bleeding risk

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