What ranges are we looking at when administering warfarin (Coumadin) and what are the therapeutic levels? What is the overdose antidote :
a) When administering warfarin (Coumadin), we are looking at the INR (International Normalized Ratio) ranges. The therapeutic level of warfarin is typically between 2.0 and 3.0 for most indications, but may vary depending on the specific condition being treated. The overdose antidote for warfarin is vitamin K.
b) When administering warfarin (Coumadin), we are looking at the PT (Prothrombin Time) ranges. The therapeutic level of warfarin is typically between 10 and 15 seconds for most indications, but may vary depending on the specific condition being treated. The overdose antidote for warfarin is protamine sulfate.
c) When administering warfarin (Coumadin), we are looking at the aPTT (Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time) ranges. The therapeutic level of warfarin is typically between 25 and 35 seconds for most indications, but may vary depending on the specific condition being treated. The overdose antidote for warfarin is naloxone.
d) When administering warfarin (Coumadin), we are looking at the PT/INR (Prothrombin Time/International Normalized Ratio) ranges. The therapeutic level of warfarin is typically between 2.0 and 3.0 for most indications, but may vary depending on the specific condition being treated. The overdose antidote for warfarin is protamine sulfate.