Warfain,”Use-Same as heparin except for chronic causes-Warfarin takes 4-5 days to work so first give heparin. Once heparin reaches therapeutic range, start warfarin. Once warfarin reaches therapeutic range (4-5 days)
stop heparinINR goal is 2-3 (2.5-3.5 in patients with mechanical heart valve)S/e-Necrosis of the skin-TeratogenTreat overdose: Vit K*Increases PT and thus INR”