Transcription of Warfarin (Coumadin ) maintenance dosing algorithm
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Family Medicine Centre The Ottawa Hospital Family Health Team Appendix A. Warfarin (Coumadin ) maintenance dosing algorithm INR up to : Managed by nurse Goal: Goal: Note: Adjust Warfarin only if a change in INR is deemed to be permanent. Consider reloading with 1 extra dose of Warfarin . < < Increase Warfarin by 5-15%. No change. Decrease Warfarin by 5-15%. Hold 1 dose of Warfarin . Decrease Warfarin by 5-15%. Hold Warfarin until INR in therapeutic range. Decrease Warfarin by 5-15%. Consider low dose Vitamin K if high risk of bleeding (MD must be consulted and order required). INR : Managed by physician Suggested management only Hold 2 doses of Warfarin OR hold 1 dose of Warfarin and give Vitamin K 1 mg orally. No increased risk Decrease Warfarin by 10-20%. of bleeding Recheck INR in 1-2 days.
Family Medicine Centre . The Ottawa Hospital – Family Health Team . Appendix A . Warfarin (Coumadin®) maintenance dosing algorithm . INR …
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