Coumadin
Watfarin Sodium
ACTION
Inhibit,
delay, prolong the clottingm process of blood. Slower acting than
Heparin,prolong effect
ROUTE
and DOSAGE:
P.O. 5 - 25 mg
Side
Efects: Internal Bleeding, Bruise easily, bleeding gum
Nursinq
Nimplications:
Watch for signs of bleeding, petechiae, ecchymosis, bleeding gums, epistaxis,
melena, hematuria, P.T. or lee
white blood test before giving
HEPARIN
ACTION:
Ihibit clotting process of blood. Rapid acting
Route
and Dosage:
I.V. Sub 5,000 - 20,000 U
Side
Effect:
Internal Bleeding
Nursinq
Implications:
Same as Coumadin
DICUMEROL:Same
action as Heparin
Route
and Dosa:
P.O. 50 - 200 mg
Side
Effects:Same
as Coumadin and Heparin