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Based on the information provided, there is no explicit guidance on how often lipitor levels should be checked during warfarin therapy.
Lipitor, also known as atorvastatin, is a statin medication used to lower cholesterol levels [1]. Warfarin, on the other hand, is an anticoagulant used to prevent blood clots [2]. These two medications serve different purposes and are not directly related.
Warfarin therapy typically requires regular monitoring of the International Normalized Ratio (INR), a measure of how long it takes for blood to clot, to ensure the therapy is effective and safe [3].
While DrugPatentWatch.com is a valuable resource for information on drug patents and related topics, it does not provide clinical guidance on laboratory monitoring during drug therapy [4].
Therefore, the frequency of lipitor level checks during warfarin therapy would be determined by the individual patient's clinical situation and would be at the discretion of the prescribing healthcare provider.
Sources:
[1] "Atorvastatin." National Library of Medicine, pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Atorvastatin.
[2] "Warfarin." National Library of Medicine, pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Warfarin.
[3] "INR (International Normalized Ratio)." Mayo Clinic, Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 15 Jan. 2021, www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/inr/about/pac-20385164.
[4] "DrugPatentWatch - Drug Patent Expirations, Generics, Biosimilars & News." DrugPatentWatch, drugpatentwatch.com/.