Consider a Calendar for Patients Using a Short-Term Blood Thinner

August 2015

You'll see changes in WHO gets an injectable short-term blood thinner (enoxaparin, etc) INSTEAD of warfarin to prevent clots.

That's because about 1 in 6 patients will temporarily stop warfarin before a surgery or procedure...to reduce bleeding risk.

So some are "bridged" with enoxaparin or other injectable low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH)...to prevent clots or strokes during this time period.

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Table of Contents

Recognize When You're Receiving a Teletypewriter Call
Inhalers Assist Patients With Setting up the Inspiolto Respimat Device
Naloxone Expect to See Long-Term Buprenorphine Therapy for Opioid Dependence
Insulin Clarify the Strengths on Rxs Written for Just "Humalog KwikPen"
Pediatrics Alert the Pharmacist if You See a Steroid Inhaler Used "As Needed"
Rheumatoid Arthritis Watch for Patients Taking High Acetaminophen Doses for Arthritis
Prediabetes Help Spot Patients at Risk for Prediabetes
Anticoagulants Consider a Calendar for Patients Using a Short-Term Blood Thinner
Photosensitivity Familiarize Yourself with Common Meds That Cause Sun Sensitivity
Practice Don't Automatically Substitute Between "Double-Duty" Products