Vitamin K Antagonist Flashcards
1
Q
Coumadin, Jantoven
A
Warfarin
2
Q
What are the indications for coumadin/jantoven?
A
bleeding, purple toe syndrome
3
Q
What are the drug interactions for warfarin?
A
antibiotics, nsaids, leafy greens
4
Q
What is the box warning for warfarin?
A
fatal bleeding
5
Q
What are the cautions for warfarin?
A
the elderly are more susceptible to bleeding
6
Q
What is the INR?
A
international normalized ratio - monitored in warfarin users
7
Q
What are some counseling points of warfarin>
A
should be taken at the same time EVERY EVENING
