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Warafin is a blood thinner so in theory it should decrease your INR but if your doseage is incorrect it could go either way

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This idiot is not true. INR is a ratio of your clotting time compared to the nationalized ratio. If one were to take warfarin, their INR would INCREASE, not decrease.

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What medication does INR assess?

The INR (international normalized ratio) assesses warfarin (Coumadin) activity.


Is an inr level of 2.1 dangerous for a person on warfarin?

Usually not. The target INR varies depending on the reason the warfarin is given but most commonly it is between 2 and 3.


Can you use ginger and garlic while taking warfarin?

No, garlic (in "natural products" doses) interfers with blood coagulation and might increase the INR.


What is your inr supposed to be taking warfarin?

2.5 up to 4.0


Can cranberry juice lower platelet levels?

No, not to my knowledge. However, cranberry can interact with warfarin (Coumadin), which is a blood thinner. The interaction has nothing to do with platelets; however, it is thought to increase warfarin's effectiveness (i.e. it will cause your INR to increase and may cause you to bleed). If you are taking warfarin, it would be advisable to either eat a consistant amount of cranberry or avoid it altogether.


Does lucozade effect warfarin inr?

does locozade orignal effect warfin takers


Can you eat Sauerkraut while taking Warfarin?

The recommendation is to eat a balanced diet from day to day. Eating foods high in Vit K, like sauerkraut, can increase the effect of Warfarin, thus causing an increase in bleeding which could potentially cause hemorrhage. Common places of hemorrhage that could be lethal are in your brain and stomach. The above statement is false, and needs to be removed! Foods high in vitamin K, like sauerkraut, can REDUCE the effect of Warfarin, thus increasing the risk of blood clots and a lower INR. Very few foods INCREASE the effect of Warfarin. Anyone on Warfarin (I have been for years) needs to be aware that the answer above is completely false! Foods high in vitamin K will reduce the effect of Warfarin!


Can lovenox increase your INR?

Lovenox (enoxaparin) is an anticoagulant that primarily works by inhibiting factor Xa and factor IIa in the coagulation cascade, while INR (International Normalized Ratio) is a measure used to monitor the effectiveness of vitamin K antagonists like warfarin. Lovenox does not directly affect INR levels, as it operates through a different mechanism. However, if a patient is on both Lovenox and warfarin, the INR may be influenced by the combined anticoagulation effects. Always consult a healthcare provider for personalized medical advice.


I've been on Warfarin for ages but I still got a clot while on it even though my INR results were extremely high does a INR test for medication levels or is it testing actual clotting time?

The INR test measures how quickly your blood clots while on Warfarin. A high INR indicates slower clotting time. However, factors like a vitamin K-rich diet, certain medications, or medical conditions can affect how Warfarin works, leading to clots despite high INR levels.


Is 4.4 to high for inr on warfarin?

Does 5.6 mean that your blood is too thin, when you take coumiden


Why has your INR suddenly dropped from 2.5 to 1.4?

all things being the same.... same dose of warfarin or coumadin with no change in manufacturer and no new medications started like antibiotics or anything else. then I would probably say you ate a lot of salads or leafy green vegetables which increase bactieria levels in your intesting which increase vitamin K levels that the bacteria produce and vit. K is the antidote to warfarin which would in turn bring down INR.


Why do INR test?

INR is the International Normalized Ratio. It is used to measure the clotting tendency of blood, in the dosage of warfarin, liver damage and Vitamin K status.