Download or read book The Coumadin Warfarin Help Book written by Diana M. Schneider and published by DiaMedica Publications. This book was released on 2008-07 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The anti-coagulant Coumadin� can be challenging to manage -- slight changes in its blood levels can lead to either ineffectiveness and stroke or bleeding episodes. What's more, a wide range of foods and medications can alter blood levels in conjunction with this medication. In a single, accessible book, author Diana Schneider explains how Coumadin� works, letting readers understand how food and medications alter its effects. She also provides information on how to enjoy a normal, healthy diet while using the drug, manage unusual situations, travel with Coumadin�, and much more.

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Download or read book Coumadin Warfarin Log Sheet written by Mohamed YAZIDI and published by . This book was released on 2021-05-03 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The INR is an indicator of blood coagulation materialized by a number and which will make it possible to judge the effectiveness of treatment with AVK. After each INR measurement, the measured value must be entered in the AVK logbook.Depending on the patient's situation, different INR values can be targeted:The target INR (value to be reached) is between 2 and 3 for the prevention of phlebitis, pulmonary embolism and atrial fibrillations. An INR between 3 and 4.5 is targeted if the risk of thrombosis is very high, or in people with heart valves.The patient should consult their doctor to find out their target INR. The target INR is likely to be adjusted during treatment.

Download or read book Davis s Drug Guide for Rehabilitation Professionals written by Charles D. Ciccone and published by F.A. Davis. This book was released on 2013-03-21 with total page 1217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A one-of-a-kind guide specifically for rehabilitation specialists! A leader in pharmacology and rehabilitation, Charles Ciccone, PT, PhD offers a concise, easy-to-access resource that delivers the drug information rehabilitation specialists need to know. Organized alphabetically by generic name, over 800 drug monographs offer the most up-to-date information on drug indications, therapeutic effects, potential adverse reactions, and much more! A list of implications for physical therapy at the end of each monograph helps you provide the best possible care for your patients. It’s the perfect companion to Pharmacology in Rehabilitation, 4th Edition!

Download or read book Anticoagulation Therapy written by William E. Dager and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although highly effective in preventing thromboembolic events, the safe management of anticoagulant therapy continues to be a major challenge, requiring constant monitoring and coordinated models of patient-centered care. Anticoagulation Therapy: A Clinical Practice Guide, Second Edition, helps take the guesswork out of managing these therapies and provides essential recommendations. This revised and expanded edition includes: Extensive new information on the direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) Expanded information on anticoagulant reversal and expanded use of prothrombin complex concentrates New chapters on the use of anticoagulants in special patient populations, the use of anticoagulants in patients with mechanical devices, anticoagulation care delivery standards, regulatory issues, and more Four new appendices on the effect of DOACs on chemotherapy, nutritional influences, types of central nervous system hemorrhage, and use of anticoagulation in patients with coagulopathies

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Download or read book The Pill Book Guide to Natural Medicines written by Michael Murray and published by Bantam. This book was released on 2008-11-19 with total page 863 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: IF YOU TAKE NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS, HERBS, VITAMINS, AND OTHER NATURAL PRODUCTS, YOU NEED THIS BOOK! Compiled by one of America’s leading authorities on natural medicine, The Pill Book Guide to Natural Medicines answers vital questions about the effectiveness and safety of more than 250 of today’s most popular natural remedies. Dr. Murray's unique A-to-F rating system tells you at a glance whether the product has been scientifically proven to work and if there are risks in taking it. Written in clear, accessible language, here is important information on: • What the product is for, and how it works • Safety and effectiveness rating • Possible side effects • Drug and food interactions • Usual dosage • Cautions and warnings • Special concerns for seniors, children, and pregnant women Up-to-date and authoritative, The Pill Book Guide to Natural Medicines also contains Dr. Murray's recommendations for the prevention and treatment of over 70 common conditions, from acne and atherosclerosis to ulcers and varicose veins. Remember, just because a product is “natural” does not mean it is safe. This important reference can help you make wise choices–or even save your health.

Download or read book The Stroke Book written by Michel T. Torbey and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2013-07-18 with total page 395 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An essential companion for busy professionals seeking to navigate stroke-related clinical situations successfully and make quick informed treatment decisions.

Download or read book Dangerous Drug Interactions written by Joe Graedon and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 1999-02-15 with total page 532 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In straightforward text, and with dozens of easy-to-read, easy-to-understand charts and tables, the authors cut through drug company fine print to give consumers vital information on the prescription drugs and over-the-counter remedies that react in deadly ways--with each other, foods, vitamins, minerals, herbs, and with alcohol. Martin's Press.

Download or read book Deadly Drug written by Ed Barker and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-08-19 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Worried about the Long-Term Warfarin Side Effects on your body? Has your doctor told you about these DEADLY side effects of warfarin? Want to come off warfarin and heparin ... but feel scared you may get another clot? Nervous about stopping warfarin suddenly? Tired of self-injecting yourself with heparin ... and trekking to the hospital once a week to have your blood checked? Then this easy-to-read book is a MUST for you. Former schoolteacher Ed Barker has a BA in psychology and English literature. He now works as a freelance copy editor and writer. In June 2013 he developed a blood clot in his right leg, which led to a pulmonary embolism that almost killed him. The doctor put him on heparin and warfarin, but he wanted out as soon as possible. Ed knew all drugs have side effects, but was shocked when he uncovered how warfarin and heparin can harm the human body. After researching safe natural alternatives, he stopped taking anticoagulants. This book lays out the escape route Ed took in January 2014 - after being a warfarin slave for 6 months (he stopped injecting heparin after 3 months). Here you'll discover... How the dangerous chemicals in warfarin - banned in some countries - damage your body How safe it is to come off warfarin suddenly Four proven natural blood thinners that have no side effects A medical device you strap to your body that helps prevent further blood clots A free way to improve your chances of avoiding more clots. Can you guess what this is? It's not exercise... Whether or not aspirin is safe And much more. Scroll to the top right, click the "Buy now" button, and arm yourself with the knowledge to take control of your life again.

Download or read book Your Blood Never Lies written by James B. LaValle and published by Square One Publishers, Inc.. This book was released on 2013-07-02 with total page 345 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A standard blood test indicates how well the kidneys and liver are functioning, the potential for heart disease, and a host of other vital health markers. Unfortunately, most of us cannot decipher these results ourselves, nor can we even formulate the right questions to ask about them—or we couldn’t until now. In Your Blood Never Lies, best-selling author James LaValle clears up the mystery surrounding blood test results. In simple language, he explains all of the information found on these forms, making it understandable and accessible. This means that you can look at the results yourself and know the significance of each marker. Dr. LaValle even recommends the most effective conventional and complementary treatments for dealing with any problematic findings. Rounding out the book are the names of test markers that should be requested for a more complete physical picture. A blood test can reveal so much about your body, but only if you can interpret the results. Your Blood Never Lies provides the up-to-date information you need to take control of your health.

Download or read book Davis s Drug Guide for Nurses written by Judith Hopfer Deglin and published by F. A. Davis Company. This book was released on 2005 with total page 1416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New edition of the number one nursing drug guide in the educational market.

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Download or read book Casebook in Clinical Pharmacokinetics and Drug Dosing written by Henry Cohen and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2014-10-06 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A STEP-BY-STEP APPROACH TO DESIGNING ACCURATE DOSING REGIMENS Casebook in Pharmacokinetics and Drug Dosing uses real-life cases to teach pharmacy students, pharmacists, and clinical pharmacists how to apply pharmacokinetics to formulate proper dosing regimens. In order to be as clinically relevant as possible, the book not only discusses drugs with readily available therapeutic serum levels, but places equal emphasis on high-alert agents with narrow therapeutic indexes. Each drug chapter is written by clinical pharmacists who have hands-on experience in drug dosing and includes an overview of the drug’s pharmacology, including: Indications Mec hanisms of action Toxicities Pharmacokinetics There is comprehensive review and discussion of each drug's bioavailability, volume of distribution, clearance, half-life, therapeutic drug level monitoring, drug interactions, dosing, and availability. Each chapter is enhanced by numerous patient cases with clear step-by-step answers and explanations. Calculations, equations, and dosing recommendations are provided for each case.

Download or read book Guidelines for Antithrombotic Therapy written by Jack Hirsh and published by Pmph USA Limited. This book was released on 2008-01-01 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes a new chapter addressing the management of patients who are treated with anti-coagulants or anti-platelet drugs Provides a detail summary to each chapter, documenting the therapeutic recommendations Updates on important clinical trials since last edition

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Download or read book Cerebral Venous Thrombosis written by Marie-Germaine Bousser and published by Bailliere Tindall. This book was released on 1997 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Illustrated with recent imaging techniques, this text provides comprehensive coverage of intracranial venous thrombosis mechanisms, aetiology, clinical investigation, diagnosis and management.