Hi,
Acitrom is an anti-clotting ('blood thinner') medication commonly prescribed to prevent and treat thromboembolic diseases such as
venous thrombosis,
pulmonary embolism, atrial
fibrillation and patients on
artificial heart valves.
Acitrom helps prevent
blood clots or keeps a clot from getting bigger by decreasing the levels of Vitamin K. Whereas Vitamin K helps make your blood clot when you are bleeding.
Increased intake Vitamin K in the diet decreases the blood-thinning action of Acitrom.
Thus, Vitamin K and Acitrom work against each other in your body. So, you must avoid foods which are rich in Vitamin K such as green leafy vegetables-spinach, turnip greens, collards, mustard greens, parsley, and green leaf lettuce.
Vegetables such as brussels sprouts, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, raw onions and garlic also contain good amount of Vitamin K.
Certain drinks can increase the effect of Acitrom, leading to bleeding problems. Avoid or consume only small amounts of cranberry juice and alcohol while on Acitrom.
While eating small amounts of foods that are rich in Vitamin K should not cause a problem, avoid consuming large amounts of certain foods or drinks as listed above.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician