WARFARIN-ORAL (cont.)
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly. Symptoms of overdose may include unusual or prolonged bleeding, dark urine or black stools.
NOTES: Do not share this medication with others. Laboratory and/or medical tests (e.g., blood tests such as PT/INR, complete blood count) should be performed periodically to monitor your progress or check for side effects. It is important to keep all lab and medical appointments. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember if it is on the same day. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up because this could increase your risk for bleeding. Keep a record of missed doses to give to your doctor or pharmacist. Call your doctor or pharmacist if you miss 2 or more doses in a row.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature between 59-86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.
MEDICAL ALERT: Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency. For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).
Last Editorial Review: 3/2/2005
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