A warfarinised patient has an INR of 9.0 but no active bleeding. According to NICE, what is the most appropriate next step?...

Question

A warfarinised patient has an INR of 9.0 but no active bleeding. According to NICE, what is the most appropriate next step?

Accepted Answer

Give oral vitamin K (1-2 mg) and omit the next dose

Answer

Continue warfarin as usual

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Give prothrombin complex concentrate immediately

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Stop warfarin permanently

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Admit for IV vitamin K

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Pharmacology & Prescribing