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INFORMATIONS FOR PATIENTS TAKING ORAL ANTICOAGULANT THERAPY
WHAT ARE THE DOs AND DON’Ts OF TAKING
ORAL ANTICOAGULANT THERAPY?DOs
DO take oral anticoagulant exactly as your healthcare provider tells you
DO get your blood tested when you are supposed to. Use a calendar to record your INR result and oral anticoagulant doses until the next test
DO tell your healthcare provider about all other medications you are taking. Also, talk to healthcare provider BEFORE you change, start, or stop taking any other medicines or herbal products
DO keep your eating habits and activities reasonably similar every day, because sudden changes can affect your INR
DO tell your healthcare provider when you get sick, if you plan on getting pregnant, get injured or get a cut that won’t stop bleeding.
DO tell anyone giving you medical or dental care that you are taking oral anticoagulant
DON’Ts
DO NOT take oral anticoagulant if you are pregnant or plan to get pregnant
DO NOT take or discontinue any other medicines without checking with your healthcare provider first.
DO NOT make drastic changes in your diet, lifestyle or activities without first informing your healthcare provider
DO NOT engage in contact sports that may result in bleeding or bruising injuries
DO NOT drink alcohol to excess
If
you need more informations please contact us:
Centro Emofilia - Servizio Emostasi e Trombosi- Tel: 0965-397436 -
Fax: 0965-397620
Webmaster:
Dr. Gianluca Sottilotta (e-mail: giasotti@tin.it)