Warfarin
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warfarin
- Warfarin lowers the
risk of clots forming in the blood.
- Warfarin is used to
treat and prevent many things including blood clots, strokes, and heart
attacks.
- Warfarin is a safe drug
as long as it is monitored by a healthcare provider through a blood test
called PT/INR (Protime/International Normalized Ratio).
- Always take warfarin as
directed by your healthcare provider.
INTERACTIONS to watch
- Warfarin may interact
with prescription, over-the-counter, and herbal products that could
potentially change the level of protection warfarin provides.
- Before beginning or
stopping any medications, it is important to tell your healthcare provider.
VEGETABLES and diet
- Vitamin K is used by
the body to make clots and therefore works against warfarin.
- Vitamin K can be found
in vegetables and dietary supplements.
- Green leafy vegetables
are safe to eat while taking warfarin, but it is important to remain
consistent in the amount you eat on a weekly basis.
EXTRA care
- If a dose is missed
just skip that missed dose and continue with your regular schedule. Never
double-up on a missed dose!
- To avoid excess bleeds,
protect yourself from falls.
- It’s advisable to wear
a medical alert bracelet or carry a patient identification card, stating
that you are on warfarin.
SEEKING help
- The most common side
effect of warfarin is the risk of bleeding. Make sure to alert your health
care provider if you experience blood in the urine or stools, bleeding that
can’t be stopped within 10 minutes, or unexplained bruises.
- Tell your healthcare
provider when you get sick, hurt, or a cut that won’t stop bleeding.
- Go to the emergency
room if you have bleeding that does not appear likely to stop.
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