monitor INR, bleeding s/sx: combo may incr
A platelet count less than 50 x 109/cu
Call your doctor at once if you have other signs of bleeding such as: swelling, pain, feeling very weak or dizzy, unusual bruising, bleeding gums, nosebleeds, heavy menstrual
Side Effects Nausea, loss of appetite, or stomach / abdominal pain may occur
Warfarin is also used to treat or prevent venous thrombosis (swelling and blood clot in a vein) and pulmonary embolism (a blood clot in the lung)
Start: 2-5 mg PO qd on day 1-2 of parenteral anticoagulant; Info: target INR 2-3; overlap w/ parenteral anticoagulant at least 5 days, then D/C parenteral anticoagulant once
WARNING
Find out how warfarin treats blood clots and reduces risk of heart attacks and stroke, and how to take it
Sucralfate
To lower the chance of getting cut, bruised, or injured, use great caution with sharp objects like safety razors and nail cutters
They are some of the most commonly used medications in adults
Blood tests, such as an INR, are needed to check for proper dosage and unwanted side effects
Warfarin is an oral anticoagulant, a drug that inhibits the clotting of blood
Danshen can interact strongly with some heart medicines, such as: Blood thinners
Contraindications are specific health conditions or situations in which a person should not take a medication due to safety
Like all medications, it does present some risk of side effects, studies reveal that sexual adverse events occur at rates of 2
This activity reviews the indications, action, and contraindications for warfarin as a valuable agent in the prophylaxis and treatment of myocardial infarction, deep vein thrombosis
sudden and severe leg or foot pain, foot ulcer, purple toes or fingers
Dose changes are not necessary for transient fluctuations in the INR due to short-term medication use (e
Contraindications
2): updated 05/2023 Studies on the effect of Asian ginseng on the blood thinner warfarin (Coumadin) have had mixed results
Warfarin (vitamin K antagonist) Warfarin is a vitamin K antagonist, meaning it blocks the use of vitamin K — a key ingredient in the clotting process
About warfarin Who can and cannot take it How and when to take it Side effects Advice about food and drink Pregnancy, breastfeeding and fertility Taking warfarin with other medicines and herbal supplements the half-life of R-warfarin is longer than that of S-warfarin
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