The authority said consuming leafy greens such as spinach, broccoli or parsley reduces the effectiveness of warfarin, which is used in clot treatment Because these leaves are rich in vitamin kAlso, taking too much aspirin or warfarin with garlic or ginger leads to an increased chance of bleeding because they lead to increased blood flow.
The authority pointed out that sometimes food plays a role in inhibiting or accelerating the action of enzymes that receive the drug to convert it into an active substance, which affects the efficacy of the drug depending on the type of effect on these enzymes . the action of enzymes prolongs the effect of the drug in the body, which can lead to the appearance of side effects or interference with other drugs.
Therefore, the effect of some drugs varies depending on whether you eat or not. Some drugs may work faster, slower, better, or even worse when taken on an empty or full stomach. There are also some drugs that should be taken while eating so as not to harm the stomach. Food with medicine works to reduce this risk.
The Egyptian Medicines Authority stresses the importance of following the instructions of the healthcare professional regarding the use of medicines and pharmaceutical preparations and recommends consulting the pharmacist in everything related to the safe and correct way to use the medicine. The pharmacist is the primary expert on how to safely use the indicative medicinal product.
