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Can anyone help?
Am I just being thick? ... the answer is probably YES! but I have a question about INR.
What is the target INR for this patient? He is 56, overweight and a heavy smoker. He is taking warafarin 3mg and 1mg as directed, ramipril 2.5mg 1 bd, furosemide 40mg 1 om, GTN 500mcg 1prn.
Q: What is patients target INR? Don't I have to know what he's taking warfarin for? Are targets not determined by whats being treated or is there a standard dose?
Please help!!!
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The target INR depends on what the warfarin is being taken for. Different indications have different ranges. Generally it would be in the range 2-3, except for those with mechanical prosthetic heart valves where it would be higher.
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And those who have a DVT/PE whist on warfarin have an increased target.
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Cheers Nik ... thought it was something along those lines. The question is ridiculously random as they dont give enough info on patient's condition and it would seem I have to surmise.
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