Warfarin toxicity Presented by: Dr.Somaia Janah Presented by: Dr.Somaia Janah

is an anticoagulant normally used in the prevention of thrombosis, thromboembolism and the formation of blood clots in the blood vessels and their migration elsewhere in the body. It was referred to as a "blood thinner", this is a misnomer, since it does not affect the viscosity of blood. Warfarin

Mechanism of action Warfarin inhibits the vitamin K-dependent synthesis of biologically active forms of the calcium dependent clotting factors II, VII, IX and X, as well as the regulatory factors protein C, protein S.

Indications of wafarin Deep-vein thrombosis. Pulmonary embolism Atrial fibrillation which is risk of embolisation. Mechanical prosthetic heart valves (to prevent emboli developing on the valves).

*It is essential that the INR be determined daily or on alternate days in early days of treatment, then at longer intervals (depending on response) then up to every 12 weeks. Monitoring *Baseline INR is recommended prior to initiating warfarin therapy to assess sensitivity. *An INR within the last 48 hours is acceptable as a current baseline INR. *With initial dosing, the INR will usually increase within hours.

Monitoring of INR INR 3.5 INR 2-3 *Recurrent DVT *Recurrent pulmonary embolism. (3) *Mechanical MV *DVT *Pulmonary embolism *Atrial fibrillation *DCM *Mural thrombus *before & after Cardioversion. *mechanical AV (3) *Post MI (2.5) *Antiphospholipid syndrome

Warfarin toxicity is common and usually results from dose changes or drug interactions.

Presentations of warfarin toxicity Major bleeding e.g. : * : 1) hemorrhage *GI hemorrhage *intracranial bleeding *retroperitoneal bleeding *Minor bleeding e.g. : * mucous membranes * subconjunctival hemorrhage * hematuria *epistaxis, and ecchymoses

Follow))Presentations of warfarin toxicity 2) Skin necrosis: usually observed between the third and eighth days of therapy, is a relatively uncommon. It may require treatment through debridement or amputation of the affected tissue. It occurs more frequently in women and in patients with preexisting protein C deficiency.

Follow))Presentations of warfarin toxicity :3)Osteoporosis The mechanism was thought to be a combination of reduced intake of vitamin K, which is necessary for bone health, and inhibition by warfarin of vitamin K-mediated carboxylation of certain bone proteins, rendering them nonfunctional.

Follow))Presentations of warfarin toxicity 4)Purple toe syndrome: It is another rare complication that may occur early during warfarin treatment (usually within 3 to 8 weeks of commencement). This condition is thought to result from small deposits of cholesterol breaking loose and flowing into the blood vessels in the skin of the feet, which causes a bluish purple color and may be painful. It is typically thought to affect the big toe, but it affects other parts of the feet as well, including the bottom of the foot (plantar surface). The occurrence of purple toe syndrome may require discontinuation of warfarin.

Follow))Presentations of warfarin toxicity :5)Drug interactions Here some medications affect INR: INR DepressionINR Elevation rifampicinamiodarone secobarbitalciprofloxacin carbamazepineMetronidazole, fluconazole phenytoinClarithromycin. erythromycin Phenobarbitalfluvastatin, lovastatin primidonefluvoxamine Cigarette smokingisoniazide phenylbutazone

Natural Products That Can Alter the Anticoagulant Effect of Warfarin Decreased Anticoagulant Effect Increased Anticoagulant Effect AlfalfaAsafetida, Clove Oil GinsengGarlic,Ginger Ginseng,Anise

INR reversal protocol Overdose of warfarin INR <5 No significant bleeding Adjust the dose of warfarin. INR 5-9 No significant bleeding *Hold the dose of warfarin *Resume warfarin at lower dose when INR therapeutic INR >9 With or without bleeding *D/C warfarin *FFP 15ml/kg +/- use of profilnine SD U/kg r FVIIa 40µg/kg *resume warfarin at lower dose when INR therapeutic Serious bleeding at any INR D/C warfarin.* *FFP 15ml/kg +/- use of profilnine SD U/kg r FVIIa 40µg/kg

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