hat clot in the heart, big deal…yes, it is. It’s not terribly problematic when the clot is in the heart, the problem comes when that clot breaks loose. The clot breaks loose and the way I picture it is like a marble through a tube. The only problem is the tube...
Coumadin inhibits clotting factors 2,7,9,10 in the body. These clotting factors are actually produced mainly by the liver and obvious promote the production of a “clot” or blood clot. Let’s take the example of Afib – in this condition, because of a change in the...
I have got to post about Coumadin, I’ve been procrastinating long enough! It is probably one of the top 10 high risk/high reward drugs on the market. Often used to prevent strokes, blood clots etc. (obviously devastating problems), it can certainly increase the risk...
This is an example I see all too often – Resident gets started on a medication that is known to cause GI type side effects, like nausea, heartburn, ulcer etc. Some classic examples of meds that can cause stomach irritation or other GI issues are NSAIDs like...
I’m going to stay on the theme of medications that can be used for seizures. Tegretol or carbamazepine has multiple different uses(mood, seizures, certain types of pain etc) and multiple unique side effects that need to be monitored for. I will probably take a couple...
