The Coumadin® (Warfarin) Help Book

Download or read book The Coumadin® (Warfarin) Help Book written by Diana M. Schneider and published by DiaMedica Publications. This book was released on 2008-07 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The anti-coagulant Coumadin� can be challenging to manage -- slight changes in its blood levels can lead to either ineffectiveness and stroke or bleeding episodes. What's more, a wide range of foods and medications can alter blood levels in conjunction with this medication. In a single, accessible book, author Diana Schneider explains how Coumadin� works, letting readers understand how food and medications alter its effects. She also provides information on how to enjoy a normal, healthy diet while using the drug, manage unusual situations, travel with Coumadin�, and much more.