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Could Consumption Of Raw Onion Interfere With Effects Of Acitrom?

Hi....I am on Acitrom 4mg because of mechanical Aorta Valve. Does consumption of raw onion interfere with the effects of Acitrom? Please advise. Thanks Since I am a vegetarian, please advise what food should I avoid. Thanks again YYYY@YYYY
Tue, 31 Dec 2019
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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
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Could Consumption Of Raw Onion Interfere With Effects Of Acitrom?

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