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Oe ee uae nn Ree cue une d ce Ee rersin Brorsnae Bonar 6.3 Warfarin treatment ‘What information would you give Jenny about dosing, diet and lifestyle while she Is using warfarin? Feedback Ongoing education for Jenny shoul includ: how warlarin works, why it's being sed, bow long Jenny will need to contin treatment > importance of abvays using the same brand of warfarin > importance of taking warfarin everyday a tre samo time of day » importance of INR monitoring © tkehood of dosage changes based on INR resus > signs and symptoms af bleeding (and of thvombote evens) and what she shoul do she expesences any af hese > Importance of tling other heath professionals she is using warfarin and the bene of wearing a Safety Alert Bracelet ‘advice about the interactions between warfarin and ther medicines (breseription, OTC and complementary) and the Importance of speaking to her docior or pharmacist before siaring any new medicines > importance ofa reguar, sable intake of vlamin K-containng foods (NOT {voiding vitamin K-containing foods) > ming alcohol consumption (1-2 standard drinks daly s generally safe) (3)

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