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What Is The Dosage Of Warfarin Despite Having The INR Value Of 3.3?

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Posted on Wed, 21 Jan 2015
Question: i have afib and had astroke with ouy any syntoms i take warfern and would like to know if my inr was 3.3 would make me go in to afib my range 2.3
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Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
INR is the parameter to determine the dosage of Warfarin...

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

INR is a blood parameter to evaluate the dosage of Warfarin. The acceptable levels should be 2-3. If the level will be 3.3, then, I recommend to reduce the actual dosage of Warfarin.

If the INR level is 2.3, it is within acceptable level, so, you can continue using the actual dosage of Warfarin and keep monitoring the INR level.

Hope it was of help!
Dr.Benard
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What Is The Dosage Of Warfarin Despite Having The INR Value Of 3.3?

Brief Answer: INR is the parameter to determine the dosage of Warfarin... Detailed Answer: Hi, INR is a blood parameter to evaluate the dosage of Warfarin. The acceptable levels should be 2-3. If the level will be 3.3, then, I recommend to reduce the actual dosage of Warfarin. If the INR level is 2.3, it is within acceptable level, so, you can continue using the actual dosage of Warfarin and keep monitoring the INR level. Hope it was of help! Dr.Benard