Patient was educated on the side effects of using Warfarin as follows: Internal bleeds Patients taking Warfarin 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 Warfarin 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 Warfarin as follows: Nausea and vomiting These are some of the most common side effects of Warfarin. Taking Warfarin with some food can minimize the effects of nausea and vomiting. Anaphylaxis A rare, but serious anaphylactic response can occur for Warfarin. 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 Warfarin as follows: Maintain strict compliance with intake of Warfarin 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 Warfarin, without your doctor’s recommendation. Take Warfarin pill with or without food along with a full 8 oz. glass of water. Taking the [...]

Patient was educated on Warfarin and its mechanism of action as follows: Warfarin is an anticoagulant inhibiting some proteins that help clotting. Warfarin inhibits Vitamin K dependent factors, II, VII, IX, and X, along the coagulation pathway. Warfarin helps individuals with atrial fibrillation, by preventing formation of clot and consequent stroke. Inhibition of clot formation also offers protection against deep venous thrombosis, consequent development of pulmonary embolism and episodes of myocardial infarction and chest pain. [...]