Coumadin????

Question

alright, im on coumadin, i got into a car accident, and im only on it for one month. i was wondering how long does it take to get out of your system. I last took it yesterday at 7oclock. Also i was wondering if not taking one dose would hurt it.? NEED HELP!

Answer 1

you need to make sure to stay on and take what the doctor said.  as it affects how the tests read.

Answer 2

Coumadin reaches full therapeutic impact fairly quickly.  By inhibiting vitamin K-mediated clotting, if you stop taking the drug then its effect disappear as it is removed from you body (as opposed to actual blood thinners).  How long it takes to get out of your system depends on the dose you were taking.  Generally, levels drop below theraputic concentrations within 3-4 days for normal people.  Drinking more water and having a healthy liver increase this rate.

Missing one dose is not likely to have a serious impact on the drug efficacy.  You SHOULD NOT take a double dose the next time and keep your normal schedule.

The hospital and your doctor should be advised that you are on this medication.  Small internal hemorrhages from your accident may be difficult to control while on coumadin.  If your belly become painful, swollen, or you notice large patches of blue/black skin, you should seek medical attention.

I hope this answers your question.

Answer 3

If you are saying that you got into a car accident while you were taking Coumadin, you should have told anyone who treated you after that accident that you were on it.  If the danger of bleeding is greater than the danger of whatever it is that you're taking the Coumadin for, they would have stopped it (and checked you for bleeding).

If you were in a car accident, are on Coumadin, and you have NOT been seen by a medical professional, you need to see one immediately.  Please.  You should neither assume that everything is all right nor stop taking your anticoagulants without medical advice.