Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Coumadin as follows: Maintain a close watch for symptoms of hypotension, such as, confusion and dizziness along with symptoms of anemia, such as, pale skin, exacerbation of shortness of breath, poor endurance, and fatigue. These symptoms in individuals taking Coumadin could be secondary to an undiagnosed internal bleed with loss of blood and should be immediately reported. Maintain strict compliance with intake of Coumadin as [...]

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Coumadin as follows: Patients taking Coumadin can present with nose bleeds at the slightest injury. Avoid excessive sneezing and nose picking, which can result in heavy nose bleeds. Also, avoid exposure to extreme cold climate, as the weather in cold seasons dry the mucus membrane out, thus damaging the integrity of nasal mucosa and resulting in nasal bleeds, that can be difficult to stop. Patients [...]

Patient was educated on the side effects of using Coumadin as follows: Internal bleeds Patients taking Coumadin can occasionally present with episodes of internal bleeding, resulting in coughing up of blood, vomit that looks like coffee grounds, red colored urine, bleeding per rectum that is either bright red or brown black in color. Hemorrhagic stroke Patients taking Coumadin can occasionally present with episodes of internal bleeding from cerebral blood vessels, resulting in episodes of headache, [...]

Patient was educated on the side effects of using Coumadin as follows: Nausea and vomiting These are some of the most common side effects of Coumadin. Taking Coumadin with some food can minimize the effects of nausea and vomiting. Anaphylaxis A rare, but serious anaphylactic response can occur for Coumadin. Patients can present with extreme itching and rash, swelling of the face and throat, dizziness, bronchoconstriction, and difficulty breathing. This is an emergency and medical [...]

Patient was educated on how to take Coumadin as follows: Maintain strict compliance with intake of Coumadin as ordered, with regards to dosage and frequency, to derive the benefit of the medication. Noncompliance with this recommendation can result in episodes of bleeding or clot formation. So, do not change your dose of Coumadin, without your doctor’s recommendation. Take Coumadin pill with or without food along with a full 8 oz. glass of water. Taking the [...]