MedicationsQuestion 18 of 100

Which medication is generally considered a narrow-therapeutic-index drug for which switching between manufacturers warrants extra caution and monitoring?

a.Warfarin
b.Amoxicillin
c.Ibuprofen
d.Loratadine

Explanation

Warfarin has a narrow therapeutic index, so small changes in blood level can cause bleeding or clotting and INR monitoring is needed after any product change. Amoxicillin, ibuprofen, and loratadine have wide margins between effective and toxic doses and are not narrow-therapeutic-index agents.

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