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Changing from warfarin to heparin, how to do this?

Q: changing from warfarin to heparin, how to do this?

INR?: If your inr is between &gt;2.5 stop the warfarin, skip 2 doses and on the next morning, start heparin. If your inr is.

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Dr. Bennett Werner answered

INR?: If your inr is between >2.5 stop the warfarin, skip 2 doses and on the next morning, start heparin. If your inr is.

Answered 4/5/2014

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Dr. Thomas Wright answered

Specializes in Phlebology

Consult your doctor: The doctor prescribing the warfarin should manage this. I would consult with the doctor who is managing your anticoagulation or is wanting the change to heparin.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 4/6/2014

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A member asked:

Changing from warfarin to heparin, how to do this?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Bennett Werner answered

Dr. Thomas Wright answered

Dr Fowler agreed

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