Blood Thinner Pills: Your Guide to Using Them Safely (AHRQ)

UMHS Department: 
Cardiovascular Center
7A Nursing Unit
4A Nursing Unit
4B Nursing Unit
6A Nursing Unit
Anticoagulation Services
Trauma Burn Center
Acute Care Surgery 1 (ACS1)
Department of Pharmacy Services
Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery (HPB Surgery)
Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS)
General Surgery
Brighton Center for Specialty Care General Surgery
8B Nursing Unit
Link to Web: 
http://www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/patients-consumers/diagnosis-treatment/treatments/btpills/btpills.pdf
Subjects: 
Anticoagulant
Coumadin
Document Type: 
Drug Information
Format: 
PDF
Population: 
01-Adults
Languages: 
English
Physical Description: 
booklet
Description: 
Blood Thinner Pills: Your Guide to Using Them Safely is an easy-to-read booklet that educates people about blood thinners. It offers basic information about the medication, including reasons why a clinician might prescribe it. It also includes tips on diet, medicines and foods to avoid, important precautions for some daily activities, and when to seek help.
Keywords: 
Anticoagulation, Blood thinners, anticoagulants, warfarin, Coumadin, Blood Thinner Pills:
Publication or Revision Year: 
2015
Cover Sheet: 
Yes
Writing Team Contact: 
Liza Renner, Tina Alexandris-Souphis