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The article was written by MSc. Specialist II Pham Tuyet Trinh - Head of Inpatient Unit, Cardiology Center - Vinmec Times City International Hospital.Blood thinner medicine is a medicine prescribed by doctors to help prevent blood clots from forming in the heart and blood vessels, avoiding events such as heart attack and stroke. But these medications can make it difficult to stop bleeding when bleeding occurs, and wounds can become worse, even life-threatening. So if you are taking these drugs should be careful.
Avoid collisions, avoid falls: you should avoid sports and activities that can hurt you. Instead you should walk, swim, bike. So don't forget to wear a helmet when participating in any small activities.
Adhere to a tight dosing schedule: you should take your medicine at the same time each day because blood clotting is unstable if you don't take it enough. Use a pre-made pill box, or use reminders such as smartphones to help you not forget. If you forget, you should drink as soon as you remember. If you miss a dose a day, do not take a double dose, ask your doctor to decide.
Người bệnh nên tuân thủ theo phác đồ điều trị của bác sĩ
Should understand the drugs you are taking: regardless of when you take a new medicine, including vitamins, supplements, you should consult your doctor or pharmacist to make sure it is safe to use. with your anticoagulant. Do not self-medicate any medication because the interaction of the new drug with the anticoagulant you are taking can lead to unwanted, even dangerous side effects. For example, if you take pain relievers, cold medicines containing Aspirin, it will make your blood more difficult to clot, so bleeding will be dangerous.
Be careful when using sharp objects: when you are taking anticoagulants, even a very small cut can become a major bleed. Gloves should be used when using knives, scissors, gardening or when handling sharp objects; Be careful when shaving, do not cut your nails too close to the skin. When bleeding happens, you should press yourself until the bleeding stops. Get medical help right away if you can't stop the bleeding on your own.
Monitor the amount of vitamin K: eating too many foods containing Vitamin K will make anti-vitamin K anticoagulants like Coumadin less effective. Some vegetables such as: cruciferous vegetables, cabbage, kohlrabi, lettuce .. contain a lot of vitamin K, so should be limited when using these vegetables.
Do tests: when you are taking anticoagulants, you should periodically have blood tests to monitor blood clotting, the test results will help your doctor adjust the dose or change the type of anticoagulant for you.
Medical notice: you should inform your healthcare provider that you are taking anticoagulants every time you go to the doctor and are prescribed any medical procedure, or when you receive a prescription. new medicine. You need to wear a medical identification bracelet, or have a card with the name of the medicine you are taking, keep the card in your wallet, so that it is easy for medical staff to recognize if you have an emergency.
Need to take care of teeth gently: should use a soft brush, floss, when treating teeth need to notify the dentist that you are taking anticoagulants. Regular dental check-ups are required.
Watch for side effects of anticoagulants: anticoagulants can cause some complications (bleeding gums, unexplained bruising on the skin, dizziness, heavier and longer periods than usual, stools, urine with red or brown blood). When these symptoms are present, the anticoagulant dose may be too high. It is advisable to watch for the above symptoms and notify your doctor as soon as possible.
Người bệnh nên thông báo với bác sĩ điều trị khi xuất hiện các biến chứng khi sử dụng thuốc
Always carry a handy hemostatic device: you should carry a few convenient bandages with you, a hemostatic bandage in case you cut your hand, scratch, have small bleeding, it's best to have some quick hemostatic powder before get medical help.
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