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What are the recommendations regarding frequency of monitoring while on COUMADIN® (Warfarin Sodium Tablets, USP)?

April 26, 2017Frequency monitoring recommendations sodium tablets USP warfarin

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What are the recommendations regarding frequency of monitoring while on COUMADIN® (Warfarin Sodium Tablets, USP)?

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Regular monitoring of INR should be performed on all treated patients.1 Those at high risk of bleeding may benefit from more frequent INR monitoring, careful dose adjustment to desired INR, and a shorter duration of therapy.1 Patients should be instructed about prevention measures to minimize risk of bleeding and to report immediately to physicians signs and symptoms of bleeding (see PRECAUTIONS: Information for Patients).1 REFERENCE