Warfarin E-Learning Module Content Outline

About this module Navigating this module What will I learn? What is warfarin? Why is warfarin used? What is an international normalised ratio (INR)? What will happen if my INR is not in my target range? What is an INR test and how do I get one? How often will I need an INR test? Can I choose a brand of warfarin? When should I take my dose? What time should I take my dose? How much warfarin do I take? Halving tablets How can I avoid missing a dose? What to do if I miss a dose?

What can affect my warfarin and/or INR? How do other medications affect my INR? Do I need to change my diet? How does health and lifestyle affect warfarin and/or my INR? Who needs to know I’m taking warfarin? Is it safe to become pregnant? Can I travel? Warfarin and bleeding Warfarin and serious bleeding How do I reduce my chance of bleeding? What are other side effects of warfarin? Will this affect my daily leisure activities? Key points to remember More information