2 November 2021 · Thromboembolic disease management whilst breastfeeding is challenging. Warfarin is the preferred choice. Guidance on using DOACs is also provided.
8 October 2020 · These resources are designed to support all clinicians who communicate with patients prescribed warfarin or direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs), formerly known as novel oral anticoagulants…
26 May 2020 · Anticoagulation is key to reducing the risk of stroke in atrial fibrillation (AF). However ensuring that the anticoagulant is prescribed at the correct dose for…
26 March 2020 · There is a lack of scientific evidence of the safety and efficacy of herbal medicines together with an under-reporting and underestimation of adverse effects. Interactions…
5 March 2020 · Choosing the correct dose of an anticoagulant is important to ensure that the patient receives the benefits in terms of reduction of thrombo-embolic events whilst…
23 January 2020 · There are two published case reports of increased INR in patients receiving warfarin who self-medicated with glucosamine-chondroitin supplements. INR was increased in a further three…
17 September 2018 · This Medicines Q&A discusses the potential risks associated with the administration of small volume IM injections to patients taking oral anticoagulants. It has been partially…
21 May 2018 · The Oxford Academic Health Science Network (AHSN), together with Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust is currently establishing a new model of service delivery for the initiation…