Warfarin + Imatinib Mesylate Interaction

Contraindicatedinteraction on record

Description

Warfarin should not be used in patients requiring anticoagulation; use low-molecular weight or standard heparin instead due to CYP2C9 and CYP3A4 metabolism.

Mechanism

Warfarin metabolized by CYP2C9 and CYP3A4; imatinib inhibits CYP3A4

Source: NLP:imatinib mesylate