What is normal PT on Coumadin?
When therapy with coumadin is begun, the dose is guided by monitoring the prothrombin time. Therapeutic levels are generally between 1 1/2 and 2 times normal, depending on the patient’s need for anticoagulation. Expressed in terms of the INR, the range is between 2.0 and 3.0.
How do I lower my INR level?
Vitamin K can change how warfarin works, which changes your INR. Vitamin K lowers your INR values. The lower your INR, the less time it takes for your blood to clot.
Is INR 1.3 normal?
In healthy people an INR of 1.1 or below is considered normal. An INR range of 2.0 to 3.0 is generally an effective therapeutic range for people taking warfarin for disorders such as atrial fibrillation or a blood clot in the leg or lung.
What is a normal INR without blood thinners?
Normal Results Most of the time, results are given as what is called INR (international normalized ratio). If you are not taking blood thinning medicines, such as warfarin, the normal range for your PT results is: 11 to 13.5 seconds. INR of 0.8 to 1.1.
How to treat a patient whose INR is too high?
Treatment options. Overenthusiastic use of vitamin K can cause warfarin resistance when anticoagulation is restarted,which exposes a patient to an increased risk of thrombosis.
What do I expect if I have low INR?
With a very high INR above about 3.5 to 4, you may suffer with bloody nose, blood in your stools, bruising. With a LOW INR, below about 1.5 to 2.0 if you’re taking blood thinners, you may be more prone to throwing clots which could result in stroke, pumonary embolisms, deep vein thrombosis, heart attacks.
What is the normal range of PT and INR?
If you are not taking blood thinning medicines, such as warfarin, the normal range for your PT results is: 11 to 13.5 seconds INR of 0.8 to 1.1
What is normal PT INR level?
Prothrombin time test results are given in a measurement called an INR (international normalized ratio). The normal range for clotting is: INR of 0.8 to 1.1 For patients on warfarin, the therapeutic range is 2.0 to 3.0. Cleveland Clinic is a non-profit academic medical center. Advertising on our site helps support our mission.