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Pulmonary Embolism, No Swelling, Breathlessness. Taking Acitrom. How Long To Continue Medication?
I have had a mild case of pulmonary embolism I use the word mild as there was no swelling or breathlessness. I have been taking Acitrom to maintain a level of 2 to 2.5. How long will I have to take the medication for? I assume Acitrom does not cure it is a preventive medication so how is it decided when to stop the medication.
Wed, 11 Sep 2013
Hello
As you have said that you are using oral anticoagulant acitrom and keeping the inr 2-2.5 . We usually give this medicine for 4- 6 months if you have the first attack of pulmonary embolism , then do a pulmonary angiogram after 6 months
Yes you are right that is prevents the further clot formation but also a treatment to dissolve your small clot in lungs
Hope this helps
As you have said that you are using oral anticoagulant acitrom and keeping the inr 2-2.5 . We usually give this medicine for 4- 6 months if you have the first attack of pulmonary embolism , then do a pulmonary angiogram after 6 months
Yes you are right that is prevents the further clot formation but also a treatment to dissolve your small clot in lungs
Hope this helps
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