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Can Coumadin And Levanox Be Given To Dissolve Clot In The Leg Of A Patient Who Has Residual Pituitary Adenoma ?
Should coumadin and levanox be given as an anticoagulant for a blood clot of the leg to a patient to has residual pituitary adenoma? Is there a topical anticoagulant that could be used for a blood clot of the leg?
Thu, 18 Aug 2011
THanks for the query
There are no topical anticoagulants, these anticogulants u have written are basically modified heparin and warfarin. These are life changing drugs, u should not discontinue it. INR has to be maintained between 1.5 to 2.5, regular follow up with your physicist is imporatant
Have a healthy living
There are no topical anticoagulants, these anticogulants u have written are basically modified heparin and warfarin. These are life changing drugs, u should not discontinue it. INR has to be maintained between 1.5 to 2.5, regular follow up with your physicist is imporatant
Have a healthy living
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