Acute Porphyria Drugs

B01AA03 - Warfarin

Probably not porphyrinogenic
PNP

Rationale
Metabolised by CYP2C9 but no data pointing to CYP-induction. Three references consider it safe.
Chemical description
Vitamin-K antagonist. Metabolized by CYP2C9. No data pointing to CYP-induction.
Personal communication
C.Andersson; patient reports: tolerated (n=3)
IPNet drug reports
Uneventful use reported in 20 patients with acute porphyria.
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References
# Citation details PubMed ID
1. Management of acute attacks in the porphyrias.
Kalman DR, Bonkovsky HL. Clin Dermatol. 1998; 16(2):299-306.
9554242
Porphyria Drug Lists
2. South African List
Porphyria South Africa No longer maintained
Tradenames

Marevan Coumadine Aldocumar Marfarin · Warfarin Coumadin Coumadin · Marevan · Warfarin Marevan · Warfarin Coumadin · Marevan · Waran · Warfarin Aldocumar · Marevan · Warfarin Warfin Warfar · Warfarina Coumadin · Marevan · Warfarin Marevan · Warfarin Warfarin Marevan Warfarin Marevan · Marevan Forte · Warfarin Orfarin · Warfarin · Warfarin–Grindeks Orfarin · Warfarin Marevan · Marevan Forte Farin Martefarin Marevan · Marivarin · Natrijev varfarinat Warfarin Choice Warfarine Warfarina Warfarin
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