Warfarin

pertinent goals as needed] DRUG THERAPY PROBLEMS to be resolved (CONDITION 1) (Select one of the seven major categories, and elaborate with the cause. Tie DTP to condition/drug) Safety-adverse drug reaction-drug interaction between omeprazole and warfarin None at this time Therapeutic Options (to resolve the drug therapy problem(s)) (CONDITION 1) [List at least two: these can be classes or agents, or non-drug therapeutic options if applicable] 1. Famotidine, 20mg tablet. 2.…

What is a Drug? This is a chemical substance or medicine that has a physiological effect when ingested or introduced into the body. Types of Drugs: Anti-depressants: Antidepressants are drugs used for the treatment of major depressive disorder and other conditions. Antidepressants work by increasing levels of a group of chemicals in the brain called neurotransmitters. Certain neurotransmitters, can improve mood and emotion. Some anti-depressants drugs include Noradrenalin. Anti-Convulsants:…

How ironic! A chemical we humans use to kill rodents actually keeps us healthy . If you have a heart problem or circulation issues, it is also given for a period of time after certain surgeries. This is a drug that goes by the name Warfrin. It is an anitclotting medication, it keeps the blood thin and free of deadly blood clots so that it will flow smoothly through the circulatory system. In order for the blood to clot after a blood vessel is damaged a process needs to happen. The serine…

Community Patient Resource Group Interview Lab Assignment I interviewed a patient using a template by Fruth (2014), who was a 65 years old male Mike Hughes a Christian Baptist by religion who used English as his first language. He is a retired veteran by profession who worked for every 6 months while at military. On observation, the patient entered the room with a standard cane. The speech was not affected but there was evident drooping of lips on the left side.…

Medication information can be found in multiple places. These include: social media, magazines, commercials, newspapers, billboards, blogs, journals, etc.. These can be both helpful and harmful when looking for accurate information. Medication resources can provide accurate information. Some of these are unprofessional and advertise the medication for popular uses of the medication. Although they can provide accurate information, the sources may not provide one hundred percent of the necessary…

According to Erickson’s stages of development theory my patient is in the adulthood stage ranging from 40-64 years of age. He’s 50 years old. This range represents generativity vs. stagnation and significant relationships are focused on those in the house hold and workmates. The primary concern is in guiding the next generation and contributing to society. My patient is the only source of income for his self and his family and has been for the past 30 years. He makes a decent amount of money and…

1. INTRODUCTION Warfarin is a most common Anticoagulant in prevention and treatment of thromboembolic events despite the availability of new drugs such as Novel Oral Anticoagulants due to its affordability. The establishment of the International Normalized Ratio (INR) helps to guide the dosing requirement for patients receiving the warfarin therapy. However, over-anticoagulation leads to adverse events such as haemorrhage while thromboembolic events can happen even at a recommended dose.…

reveal atrial fibrillation. He is taking medications that include digoxin, warfarin, cimetidine, and pseudoephedrine. There are four problems identified for the patient. First, based on this complaints of frequent nosebleeds, it is noted that the patient is taking cimetidine and warfarin. There is an interaction with his cimetidine and warfarin. This is a contraindication as cimetidine increases the level of the warfarin which causes bleeding. It is noted that his hematocrit is 42% which is…

pulmonary embolism (PE) and preventing complications associated with atrial fibrillation such as stroke2. For the past years, vitamin-k antagonist (warfarin) has been the primary treatment for a wide range of coagulation related indications3. However, limitations of warfarin have led to the discovery of a new generation of anticoagulants. Some limitations of warfarin use include a narrow therapeutic index, daily monitoring…

Eliot is a 74 year old male presented to the clinic with complaints of frequent nose bleeds and several bruises on the body. He is also complaining of runny nose, cough, head and chest congestion. He has a history of atrial fibrillation and is on warfarin 7mg PO daily. As he experiencing heart burn, he started to take over the counter cimetidine for last three weeks. His physical examination shows, blood pressure 180/95, irregular heart rhythm with a heart rate of 75 and he weighs 95 KG. His…