Anti-coagulants Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 2 most common anti-coagulants used?
A
Warfarin and Heparin
2
Q
What is the mechanism of action of Warfarin?
A
Warfarin acts by inhibiting Vitamin K reductase and inactivating vitamin K-dependent clotting factors II, VII, IX and X
3
Q
What should be done during Warfarin therapy?
A
Blood testing and counting of INR (International normalised ratio)
