Warfarin

Expert advice for Warfarin

• Warfarin should be taken at the same time of the day to maintain consistent levels in your body.
• Common side effects are bleeding. Inform your doctor if get blood in the urine, black stools, bruising easily, nosebleeds, bleeding from your gums, bleeding from cuts that take a long time to stop, and heavier than normal menstrual bleeding.
• Requires regular blood test, such as an INR, to make sure Warfarin is working correctly.
• If you cut yourself, apply firm pressure to the site for at least five minutes using a clean, dry dressing. Immediately inform your doctor or contact a hospital emergency if you are unable to stop bleeding.
• Foods rich in vitamin K may affect your INR result. Such foods include green leafy vegetables, liver, egg yolks, cereals containing wheat bran and oats, avocado, olive oil and broccoli.
• Warfarin should not be used in the first and third trimester of pregnancy. You may breast feed while taking Warfarin.
• Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems.

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Warfarin