Warfarin: Information About Warfarin | Warfarin Interactions | Warfarin Side Effects Coumadin
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- Опубликовано: 14 окт 2024
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Hey guys! This weeks video is a short guide on warfarin also known as (coumadin). I see many patients on warfarin everyday and they are very knowledgable about their medicine, which is fantastic! But here's some information about warfarin, how it works, international normalised ratio (INR) and interactions which you may find useful.
WHAT IS WARFARIN:
Warfarin is the main oral anticoagulant used in the UK. An anticoagulant is a medicine that prevents blood clotting.
Clotting (thickening) is a complex process involving a number of substances called clotting factors.
Clotting factors are produced by the liver and help control bleeding. They work with cells that trigger the clotting process (platelets) to ensure blood clots effectively.
Warfarin blocks one of the enzymes (proteins) that uses vitamin K to produce clotting factors. This disrupts the clotting process, making it take longer for the blood to clot.
WHEN IS WARFARIN PRESCRIBED:
Anticoagulant medicines, such as warfarin, are often prescribed for people who've had a condition caused by a blood clot or have an increased risk of developing harmful blood clots.
TAKING WARFARIN:
It's very important that you take warfarin exactly as directed. Don't increase your prescribed dose unless the doctor in charge of your care advises you to.
Warfarin is taken once a day, usually in the evening. It's important to take your dose at the same time each day, before, during or after a meal.
The aim of warfarin therapy is to decrease the blood's tendency to clot, but not stop it clotting completely. This means the dose of warfarin you're taking must be carefully monitored and, if necessary, adjusted.
You'll have regular blood tests at your GP surgery or local anticoagulant clinic to make sure your dose is correct.
The INR is a measure of how long it takes your blood to clot. When you start taking warfarin, you may be given a yellow booklet about anticoagulants, which explains your treatment.
INTERACTIONS WITH WARFARIN
Medicines
Warfarin can interact with many other medicines, herbal medicines and supplements. Always ask your pharmacist, GP or staff at your anticoagulant clinic before you take them as they may interact with your warfarin.
Also visit bnf.nice.org.u... to check medication interactions.
Foods and drink
Foods containing large amounts of vitamin K include:
• Green leafy vegetables, such as broccoli and spinach
• Vegetable oils
• Cereal grains
• Small amounts of vitamin K can also be found in meat and dairy foods.
When your first dose of warfarin is prescribed, it doesn't matter how much vitamin K you're eating because the dosage will be based on your current blood clotting levels.
However, if you make significant changes to your diet, such as increasing your vitamin K intake or cutting out foods that contain vitamin K, it could interfere with how warfarin works.
Consult the healthcare professional responsible for your care before making any significant changes to your diet while taking warfarin. Why you should avoid cranberry juice whilst taking warfarin is in the link lower down.
Alcohol
Getting drunk or binge drinking is dangerous while taking warfarin. It may increase the effect of the drug, increasing the risk of bleeding.
See links below for more information.
SIDE EFFECTS , WHEN TO SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION & MORE INFORMATION:
Visit the following links,
www.nhs.uk/con...
patient.info/m...
ONLINE YELLOW BOOK LINK:
www.npsa.nhs.uk...
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This video is for information only and should not be used for the diagnosis or treatment of medical conditions. Abraham The Pharmacist has used all reasonable care in compiling the information but make no warranty as to its accuracy. Always consult a doctor or other healthcare professional for diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions.
Another great informative and enthusiastic video Abraham. It's beginning to become tradition for all the family to crowd around my phone to watch the new video every week!
Looking forward to the next video. Also I think that tablet may have been a 5mg warfarin tablet. But do let me know if I'm wrong. All the best, Mr and Mrs P.
Thank you for commenting, that's really nice to hear glad you enjoy them :)
Yes you are correct well done it is 5mg Warfarin :)
Thanks for another informative video. I watched this with my husband. You answered a lot of questions he never asked his doctor about. Your videos have helped educate us in other topics too such as hypertension and vitamins. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge with us. Our love and respect always....❤️
Thank you for commenting, very nice to hear that my videos have helped you and your husband :)
I'm currently on pursuit of my Master's degree on Pharmacy. I needed this recap. Thank you. 🙏
Glad it was helpful!
I just witnessed a warfarin clinic as a pre-reg pharmacist yesterday and the pharmacy technician went through everything you did with me! And I learnt the colours of the tablets and corresponding strengths pretty quickly. White tablet is 500 mcg or 0.5mg, brown tablet is 1mg, blue tablet is 3mg and pink tablet is 5mg.
Nice one!
Great video! I've always wondered how it's monitored and what INR stands for. Love how your videos are always full of information!!
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Subscribed cause this was very informative thank you! I'm not taking this medication, I just like reading about medications and this one just seems to interact with everything. Seems very important to share this information
I wish you where my teacher. I would love to go to school and I would actually learn something because I like listening to you and I don’t just stare at you and nod my head not understanding anything your saying. You have a very captivating voice... and face. 😊
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Love these videos Abraham! patient education is keeyyyyyy!!! keep it up
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Highly beneficial!! Thank you so much Abraham. You are a genius. Would love to learn other disease conditions too from you. I have never learnt this good from any other tutor. I am a student I have a very hard time studying. I watch your videos and get motivated but when it’s my time to study I easily get diverted. 😭😭😭 you are 👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏾
Thank you for commenting, that's very kind of you. Hope you stay motivated and the studying goes well :)
On warfarin since August 2019. 31 years old when I had pulmonary embolism and spent 9 days in the hospital.
Have never felt the same. Feel like I've never gotten back to 100%
Hey! Loved the video and alll the details in it. I'm 34 and been on warfarin 5mg since two years now. Had a brain surgery (had to remove blood clots formed in my brain). I have a few questions. Please try and respond to whatever you can.
1) can I get my ear pierced?
2) I know alcohol should be taken in very limited quantities but what about cigarettes and what about vaping?
3) Will it be okay to use Marijuana instead of alcohol /ciggies?
Thanks and waiting for your reply.
You got blood clots from the meds?
Wow Abraham that was amazing video and it's a good experience and I love the way u explain to everyone and am happy u did Abraham the video is very educational and I love your video. Best keep up the good work Abraham
Thank you for commenting glad you liked it :)
im warfarin user 2.5mg ...
i diagnosed CHD Pulmonic Stenosis, Lungs problems, etc.
good presentation, well explained. why is it taken in the evening? Why not in the morning or at night
Really helpful video to give me an overview of Warfarin and the links in the comments section are a brilliant source of further information. Thanks
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I dont take warfarin but i love watching your videos theyre just so entertaining and fun 😀😀👍👍👍thumbs up if you love Abrahams videos
Thanks for commenting and the great support!
You are amazing and inspiring. I compliment you on how informative and teaching in such a good way. You would make a excellent lecture. Thank you for video and blessings and greetings and hugs.xoxo
Thank you for the very nice comment :) Glad you like them hope you continue to enjoy them :)
Really helpful video sir
Make a video on what mg of warfarin is relaible or needed according to our INR.....report !
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Those yellow books are cool, thanks for raising awareness
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yay!!! yet again a very informative video.
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I am currently on Warfarin, new to Warfarin, I recently got a stroke and brain damage, I am 29, I started to have tight throat which makes me harder to breathe, Globus sensation after taking warfarin, I once stopped for 2 days and symptoms got much better but my Doc said Warfarin does cause such symptoms, is it true? I really think it's causing as I never had such problem before only started after taking Warfarin. Thanks a lot , it would be great if you can answer me.
So , was your simptm from warfarin or not?
@@neretvatihotece nope, I had gastric problem which caused it.
in singapore the pink warfarin tablet is 5mg
blue = 3mg
brown = 1mg
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Blue is 6 mg pink is 1 mg
Thanks for sharing your information about this medecin
Glad you enjoyed the video!
The reason I’m asking because I’m Omeprazole & mine is a yellow capsule.
But found a transparent capsule on the floor and I’m thinking it could be a out of date Omeprazole Capsule.
What colour is Omeprazole & can it change colour when out of date
Hi Abraham. I wnt to ask wht is the diff among antiplatelet, anticoagulan and fibrinolytic. Thks!
Thanks for the question just added it to the list. I will do my best to answer this question an a future episode of 'Responding to your comments' . Stay tuned for new health videos every Monday 4pm(GMT), hope you enjoy them too :) Feel free to subscribe and click the 🔔button to stay up to date.
What do you think about the new blood thinners - Xarelto, Pradaxa, etc
does it interact with orajel and how much.
I have a tooth that is driving me crazy and I need to know!!!
Hi, I have had recurrent PE within 6 yrs. Now i am on warfarin indefinitely. I really dp not know what to eat fir breakfast/lunch/dinner. I am gluten intolerant. Any suggestions to assist me? Thanks for your help. Rosanne. Trinidad
Dear Sir,
A Patient with diagnosed DVT, Can he stop taking Warfarin all of a sudden or Is it to be Stopped on a Tappering Dosage?? (Patient's PT & INR values became Normal)
Please do Explain??
The pink Wafarin Tablet in the USA is. 1mg
Hey man, is it ok to take vitamin c and eating carrots because it has always been part of my diet?
Thanks for commenting, yes they are both fine. Stay tuned for new videos every other Monday 4pm(GMT), hope you enjoy them too :) Feel free to subscribe and click the 🔔button to stay up to date.
AbrahamThePharmacist thx man, this blood clot really is a mess, hope it would improve.
Hope you get better very soon :)
it's 5 mg, thanks for your video😊
Great video
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hi.i have small doubt .continuosly taking of 15 warfarin 5mg tablete. what will happen.pls clear my query
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good evening dear, i have a question; i take half a pill of warfarin 5mg daily, so is it possible for me to chang to 1 pill of warfarin 3mg?
Try getting the doctor to prescribe 1mg tabs, the brown ones.
Can cold weather affect inr number? When weather is colder my inr number is changing. At the end of November and December my inr numbers were weird.
the oral administration of 15 tabs warfarin 5mg at a time .what will occur inside of body
great camera angles
osce counselling 100% marks :D
For patient on warfarin going surgery whats the recommended inr
That's great information but I truly believe my mother would still be alive today her name is Eva manfredini if her doctor wouldn't have given her such a high dose and would have monitored her medication properly thanks a lot doc-Rest in peace.This drug is extremely dangerous if it is not monitored!!!
Is warfarine interfere with some antibiotics???
Can we smoke or drink if we are taking warf medicine ??
Thanks for commenting Shivam, hope you found the video helpful. Here are some really useful links to help answer your question:www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/heart-matters-magazine/medical/ask-the-experts/wine-and-warfarin
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21540214
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Can Prednisone be taken for Warfarin user?
1mg warfarin can steroids be taken with warfarin the risk of bleeding
Another great video 😊
That’s 5mg warfarin .
Thanks for commenting glad you liked it :) You are also correct! Well done :) in the UK its 5mg
I have raynards. Rhesus negative
Can you send me copy of that book
Sure here is the link, it should download a PDF file of the yellow warfarin book www.npsa.nhs.uk/EasySiteWeb/GatewayLink.aspx?alId=19112
Can we take msm on warfarin???
too good
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I've stopped taking warfarin on purpose. I don't want to get better
5mg I'm on warfarin tablets.
Love from india.
Sending good vibes and love back from the UK
bnf.nice.org.uk/interaction/warfarin.html this link can't work. The error is 403 forbidden
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Please can I take k2
understood sir.i mean side effects
Ab my pt time is so high 33.3 what can I do .
In malaysia, that would be a 5mg tablet
You are correct! Well done :) in the UK its 5mg too thanks for commenting
5mg also known as Cumidin
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Thats a 1mg tablet but...... we are now being serviced by a different drug company and 1mg is tan :-O
5mg, I’m on warfarin😂
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I take 2 of those a day since I was 16
Love is the reason sorry to hear that thankfully my prescription only lasted half a year
@@aida7212 what u eat and how u maintain ur diet
5 mg pink one
1 mg
warfarin 1mg in USA is red.
red - 5
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Pink is 5mg
Pink tablet = 5mg Blue Tablet = 3mg Brown Tablet = 1mg. I know because I'm on warfarin for life.
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@@AbrahamThePharmacist thankyou no worries. I definitely subscribed.
Pink pill 1mg purple 2mg on it for life
I got half a heart the pink are 5mg brown are 2mg
5mg
that is actually a 1 mg tablet
5 mg
2.5
in my country is 1 mg 🤷🏻♀️
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5 mg tab
Sending awesome vibes
5mg
Sending awesome vibes!
5 mg.
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It is 1 mg
5. G
1 mg
Sending awesome vibes
4mg
5mg warfarin! 😄
You are correct! Well done :) in the UK its 5mg thanks for commenting
Thank you for replying :) it's encouraging to know that I'm on the right lines... also I was wondering (if possible) you could do a video on types of respiratory disorders including the type of medication used to treat that specific disorder (pharmacological properties), as I would like to gain an understanding and would be very helpful for my Pre-reg Tech course.
Thank you
Grace :)
Sure will add it to the list :)
Pharmaceuticals
1gram
5 mls my mums on it
5 miligram
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5mg
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Thanks for commenting you are correct :) in the UK its 5mg
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Nice work and sending awesome vibes
5mg
Nice one!
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5mg
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5 mg
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