Innehållsförteckning
När ska Waran ges?
Sjukvården rekommenderar oftast att man tar Waran på kvällen Det har att göra med sjukvårdens rutiner kring mätning av PK-värdet och ändring av dos. Oftast sker provtagningen på förmiddagen så att man hinner få provresultatet och eventuellt ändra dosen till kvällen.
Medicinen minskar effekten av vitamin K, som behövs för att blodet ska koagulera. På så sätt motverkas bildningen av blodproppar i blodkärlen. Hur tar man medicinen? Hela dosen tas på kvällen, med eller utan mat.
What are the guidelines for warfarin maintenance dosing adjustments?
Warfarin maintenance dosing nomogram. Guidelines for warfarin maintenance dosing adjustments. consider a booster dose of 1 ½ -2 times daily maintenance dose. consider resumption of prior maintenance dose if factor causing decreased INR is transient [eg: missed warfarin dose(s)] if adosage adjustment is needed, increase maintenance dose by 10%–20%.
How do you increase INR after a missed dose of warfarin?
consider a booster dose of 1 ½ – 2 times daily maintenance dose. consider resumption of prior maintenance dose if factor causing decreased INR is considered [eg: missed warfarin dose(s)] if a dosage adjustment is needed, increase maintenance dose by 5-15%.
How can I prevent bleeding when taking warfarin?
A soft-bristle toothbrush, waxed dental floss and an electric razor for shaving can help prevent bleeding. Consider wearing a bracelet or carrying a card that says you take warfarin. This identification can be useful if emergency medical providers need to know what medications you take.
Should adolescents on warfarin be referred to Gynaecology for period problems?
Results: Of 81 adolescent females on warfarin, 24 (30%) were referred to gynaecology due to a concern about heavy periods and one for anticipatory guidance, on the basis of impending menarche. In 18 cases (22% of the cohort), menorrhagia could be substantiated on the basis of clinical indicators.