A 65-year-old patient on warfarin has a target INR of 2-3. He presents with an INR of 5 without major bleeding. According to the BNF, what is the reco...

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A 65-year-old patient on warfarin has a target INR of 2-3. He presents with an INR of 5 without major bleeding. According to the BNF, what is the recommended action?

Accepted Answer

Lower the dose or omit a dose or two and re-check INR, consider oral vitamin K if very high or risk factors

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Stop warfarin and give IV vitamin K immediately

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Continue the same dose and re-check in 1 month

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Switch to low molecular weight heparin permanently

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Add aspirin

Pharmacology & Prescribing — UKMLA MCQ

A 65-year-old patient on warfarin has a target INR of 2-3. He presents with an INR of 5 without major bleeding. According to the BNF, what is the recommended action?