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Please go through and fill out the table on Medications affecting Coagulation.
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Strictly PLAGIARISM-CHECK
Medications Affecting Coagulation
| Coumadin | Heparin | Lovenox | |
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Certainly, I can provide you with information to fill out the table for medications affecting coagulation:
Medications Affecting Coagulation
| Medication | Coumadin (Warfarin) | Heparin | Lovenox (Enoxaparin) |
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| Mode of Action | Inhibits vitamin K-dependent clotting factors | Binds to antithrombin III, inactivating clotting factors | Enhances antithrombin III, mainly inhibiting factor Xa |
| Indications | Prevention and treatment of venous thromboembolism, atrial fibrillation, and mechanical heart valves | Prevention and treatment of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE), used during surgery and dialysis | Prevention and treatment of DVT, PE, and angina |
| Dosage/Route | Oral | Subcutaneous or intravenous | Subcutaneous |
| Side Effects | Bleeding, skin necrosis, purple toe syndrome | Bleeding, heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT), osteoporosis | Bleeding, thrombocytopenia, injection site reactions |
| Labs to Monitor | International Normalized Ratio (INR), prothrombin time (PT), and vitamin K levels | Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time (aPTT), platelet count | Anti-Xa levels, platelet count |
| Antidote | Vitamin K, fresh frozen plasma, prothrombin complex concentrate | Protamine sulfate | Protamine sulfate |
| Patient Teaching | Maintain consistent vitamin K intake, regular monitoring, report signs of bleeding or bruising | Regular monitoring, report signs of bleeding, avoid NSAIDs, monitor heparin allergy | Administer as directed, report signs of bleeding, keep out of reach of children |
Please note that this information is for reference purposes only, and it is essential to consult a healthcare professional for precise dosing, monitoring, and patient-specific guidance when using these medications. Additionally, it’s crucial to adhere to the latest guidelines and recommendations regarding the use of these medications.
Module 05 Content
Top of Form
Please go through and fill out the table on Medications affecting Coagulation.
NOTE
APA, CITATION, AND REFERENCING
Strictly PLAGIARISM-CHECK
| Coumadin | Heparin | Lovenox | |
| Mode of Action
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| Indications
|
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| Dosage/Route
|
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| Side Effects
|
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| Labs to Monitor
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| Antidote
|
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| Patient teaching
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