All about warfarin are true EXCEPT?
Correct Answer: Contraindicated in hepatic failure
Description: Ans. is 'c' i.e., Contraindicated in hepatic failure o Liver disease requires dose reduction, but is not a contraindication. Effect of liver disease on warfarin o In liver diseases the dose of oral anticoagulats needs to be decreased because in liver disease the hepatic synthesis of clotting factors is reduced. o Thus there is already a deficiency of clotting factors (i.e. there is preexisting anticoagulant state). o Administration of warfarin is this state increases the risk of bleeding. About other options o Warfarin is an indirectly acting anticoagulant, i.e. it inhibits vitamin K which in turn inhibits coagulation factors. o T1/2 of warfarin is 36 hrs. o Warfarin can cross placenta and cause fetal warfarin syndrome. Therefore it is contraindicated pregnancy. Patient is switched to heparin from warfarin during pregnancy.
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