What are three important things to remember about Coumadin and vitamin K?
1. Coumadin_ is a very important drug for you. Follow the prescription exactly, and keep your follow-up appointments for blood tests such as the INR/PT. 2. Coumadin_ interacts with vitamin K in your body, so you need to keep vitamin K intake constant from day to day. It is also important to avoid herbal products and dietary supple- ments that may affect vitamin K and Coumadin_ unless approved by a qualified health care provider. 3. Post the phone numbers of your doctor, pharmacist, and registered dietitian for ready reference when you have a question or concern about Coumadin_, vitamin K, and your INR / PT. Where applicable, brand names of commercial products This information is prepared specifically for patients are provided only as illustrative examples of acceptable participating in clinical research at the Warren Grant products, and do not imply endorsement by NIH; nor Magnuson Clinical Center at the National Institutes does the fact that a particular brand name product is not of H
