Question 1

what is a reversal agent for morphine?

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Naloxone: Naloxone (brand name Narcan) is the emergency medication used to reverse opiate overdose.

Question 2

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 3

foods to avoid when taking coumadin (warfarin)?

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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 4

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.

Question 5

are there foods to avoid when taking warfarin/coumadin?

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Greens and such!: If you are on coumadin/warfarin, you should avoid foods high in vitamin k.  If you eat set amounts of these foods on a daily basis, you shold inform the person managing your coumadin.  Adjustments in your dosing will be made.  You should either avoid them or maintain a steady state of the foods you eat.  This is a very serious drug with complications and you must compy with care very closely.

Question 6

will i need to worry if took too much coumadin (warfarin).  ?

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Depends: If a lot yes
if a single extra pill by accident just delay next dose and do your usual inr followup.

Question 7

zinc interfere with coumadin (warfarin)?

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No: There are no interactions that I am aware of.  However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist.

Question 8

is 7mg a high dose for coumadin (warfarin)?

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Moderate: Dosing is idiosyncratic, that is, depends upon one's hepatic metabolism which is very difficult to know with certainty, so most mds start low and titrate to effect.

Question 9

can i use alegra d if i'm in coumadin (warfarin)?

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AllegraD / warfarin : I can find no warnings in the epocrates database for either fexfenadine or pseudoephedrine, the two ingredients in Allegra (fexofenadine) d regarding interactions with warfarin (coumadin) .  But just to be sure, check with your pharmacist and your cardiologist. If you are taking Coumadin for a heart condition, your doctor might prefer you take plain allegra (fexofenadine). The d part, sudafed, is a cardiac stimulant.

Question 10

do you have to be weaned off coumadin (warfarin)?

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Reason?: It depends on why you are on it.  If you were on it for a blood clot that resolved, it can simply be stopped when your doctor says it is ok to do so.  If it is being interrupted to allow an invasive procedure off blood thinners, in some cases "bridging" with a shorter acting blood thinner may be necessary.  Check with your doctor.

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