The nurse should consider laboratory value of INR 2 to 3 as a therapeutic response of the medication.
Write about warfarin sodium.
- Warfarin sodium is an anticoagulant medication.
- Warfarin controls the way that blood clots (thickens into a lump) inside your blood vessels.
- Warfarin is used to treat or prevent blood clots in veins or arteries, which can reduce the risk of stroke, heart attack, or other serious conditions
- The brand names of warfarin are Coumadin® and Jantoven®.
- You should not take warfarin if you are prone to bleeding because of a medical condition, if you have an upcoming surgery, or if you need a spinal tap or epidural.
- Warfarin increases your risk of severe or fatal bleeding, especially if you have certain medical conditions, if you are 65 or older, or if you have had a stroke, or bleeding in your stomach or intestines.
- It causes side effects like Nausea, loss of appetite, or stomach/abdominal pain.
- This medication can cause serious bleeding if it affects your blood clotting proteins too much
- Tell your doctor right away if you have any signs of serious bleeding, including: unusual pain/swelling/discomfort, unusual/easy bruising, prolonged bleeding from cuts or gums, persistent/frequent nosebleeds, unusually heavy/prolonged menstrual flow, pink/dark urine, coughing up blood, vomit that is bloody or looks like coffee grounds, severe headache, dizziness/fainting, unusual or persistent tiredness/weakness, bloody/black/tarry stools, chest pain, shortness of breath, difficulty swallowing.
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