Question 1

what is the anecdote after a coumadin (warfarin) overdose?

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Vitamin K: Coumadin (warfarin) works against vitamin k to make your blood clot less easily.  Taking vitamin k reverses the effect of the coumadin (warfarin).  That is one of the reasons why you have to be careful eating dark green leafy vegetables, like spinach, when you take coumadin (warfarin).  Spinach, kale, etc., all contain vitamin k and reduce the effect of coumadin (warfarin).

Question 2

what is the definition or description of: coumadin (warfarin) overdose?

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Coumadin OD: Coumadin (warfarin) overdose symptoms may include blood in stool or blood, black &amp; tarry bowel movements, ^'ed menstrual bleeding, ^'ed bruising &amp; petechiae. See:  http://www.rxlist.com/coumadin-drug/overdosage-contraindications.htm

Question 3

what is the treatment for coumadin (warfarin) overdose?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin K: Coumadin (warfarin) works against vitamin k to make your blood clot less easily.  Taking vitamin k reverses the effect of the coumadin (warfarin).  That is one of the reasons why you have to be careful eating dark green leafy vegetables, like spinach, when you take coumadin (warfarin).  Spinach, kale, etc., all contain vitamin k and reduce the effect of coumadin (warfarin).

Question 4

what is the treatment for warfarin overdose?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin K: Warfarin (coumadin (warfarin)) works against vitamin k to make your blood clot less easily.  Taking vitamin k reverses the effect of the coumadin (warfarin).  That is one of the reasons why you have to be careful eating dark green leafy vegetables, like spinach, when you take coumadin (warfarin).  Spinach, kale, etc., all contain vitamin k and reduce the effect of coumadin (warfarin).

Question 5

what are the most common symptoms of warfarin overdose?

Accepted Answer

Bleeding every were: The most important effect of a Coumadin (warfarin) overdose is bleeding. Include obvious bleeding, such as vomiting of blood, nosebleeds, or bright red blood in the stool, or bleeding that is less obvious, such as internal bleeding. Signs of an overdose might include: easy bruising cuts or scrapes that are slow to stop bleeding signs of gastrointestinal bleeding, such as: black, tarry stools bright red blood.

Question 6

what is the definition or description of: warfarin overdose?

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Bleeding: warfarin thins your blood and causes bleeding.

Question 7

can an overdose caused by taking to much coumadin (warfarin) cause some kidney damage?

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Rarely: The biggest problem with an overdose of Coumadin (warfarin) is the blood being too thin and you being at high risk for bleeding.  There are a few cases (rarely) where patients have had hemorrhage (bleeding) in their kidneys from high Coumadin (warfarin) levels causing kidney damage.

Question 8

how does coumadin (warfarin) effect you?

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Blood thinner: It is an anticoagulant. Depending on the exact reason you are taking it, Coumadin (warfarin) should help prevent problems like a stroke for instance. It can make you bleed if the dose is too high, or even if well controlled if you have bleeding for some reason, it will be harder to stop. Now if you are a rat, it will kill you. It is rat poison. But I am sure that doesn't apply to you.

Question 9

foods to avoid when taking coumadin (warfarin)?

Accepted Answer

Your doctor: Will ask you to be consistent in the intake of vitamin k rich foods ie green leafy vegetables. This will allow consistent regulation of the coumadin (warfarin).

Question 10

what is the typical dose of coumadin (warfarin)?

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Coumadin (warfarin) dose: The usual dose of Coumadin (warfarin) is that which maintains your INR reading within therapeutic range which is INR 2.0 to INR 2.5.
The dose to achieve this is commonly 2.5 mg to 5 mg and is dependent on many variables, therefore the INR test is standard and necessary.

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