Question 1

nov 7 acute calf dvt after ankle sprain on warfarin and physio now, can i wear 15-20 knee stockings & ride the bike? inr 1.9 & 1.5 this week, target 2

Accepted Answer

Depends: Dvt is not a common complication after ankle sprain, so understanding your state of coagulability (i.e.- ability to clot) from your physician is important.  Exercise is usually prohibited until inr is successful maintained after dvt.  Please consult your physician.

Question 2

can warfarin be crushed?

Accepted Answer

Warfarin: Yes the tablets can be crushed.

Question 3

is shaving safe on warfarin?

Accepted Answer

Probably: You need to be careful as it will take longer for the nicks to stop oozing. Many people switch to electric razors for this reason.

Question 4

foods to avoid while taking warfarin?

Accepted Answer

Avoid all foods and: Supplements containing vitamin k. Be sure to check the labels of vitamins and meal replacements.

Question 5

are there any alternatives for warfarin?

Accepted Answer

Several: The reason for why a patient needs their blood thinned determines what blood thinner is required.

Question 6

please describe the medication: warfarin?

Accepted Answer

Blood Thinner: Warfarin is an oral medicine that reduces the vit k dependent clotting factors in blood. This slows down the clotting cascade and reduces the formation of blood clotts.

Question 7

why is the dosing of  warfarin so difficult?

Accepted Answer

Diet, genetics, etc.: The effect of warfarin varies with diet, genetic factors, other medications, herbals and otc's, etc. It is one of the most difficult drugs to manage. This is why there is so much excitement about new agents that don't suffer these issues.

Question 8

what is coumadin (warfarin)?

Accepted Answer

An anticoagulant: Used for conditions that cause or predispose someone to abnormal coagulant states such atrial fibrillation, mechanical heart valves or clots in leg or arm veins as well as during certain sugeries on blood vessels.

Question 9

what is the warfarin disease?

Accepted Answer

Warfarin: Warfarin (coumadin) is a drug used to prevent blood clots. A rare but serious complication resulting from treatment with warfarin is warfarin necrosis, which occurs more frequently shortly after commencing treatment in patients with a deficiency of protein c. Since warfarin initially decreases protein c levels faster than the coagulation factors, it can increase the blood's tendency to clot.

Question 10

is oltarin gel ok ?if you are on warfarin?

Accepted Answer

Caution: Using any non steroidal anti inflammatory drug including voltaren (diclofenac) gel while on warfarin is associated with higher risk of serious GI bleeding.

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Nov 7 acute calf dvt after ankle sprain on warfarin and physio now, can i wear 15-20 knee stockings & ride the bike? inr 1.9 & 1.5 this week, target 2

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Can warfarin be crushed?

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Is shaving safe on warfarin?

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Foods to avoid while taking warfarin?

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Are there any alternatives for warfarin?

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Please describe the medication: warfarin?

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Why is the dosing of warfarin so difficult?

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What is coumadin (warfarin)?

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What is the warfarin disease?

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Is oltarin gel ok ?if you are on warfarin?

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