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It increases the time it takes for blood to clot because it reduces the effects of vitamin K. This vitamin produces blood clotting factors.
It is an anticoagulant prescribed by a specialist doctor if the patient or affected has a clot in his blood or if he is at risk of having a blood clot that is harmful to his health.
This medicine is commonly used in the following conditions:
- Atrial fibrillation
- Heart valve replacement.
- Clots in the blood vessels of the legs and lungs.
- The heart increases in size.
Acenocoumarol Administration
The patient must follow the instructions of his treating physician to prevent or eliminate a blood clot.
Before proceeding with treatment, the patient will need to undergo a series of medical tests to determine how quickly their blood clots.
Many foods and beverages can decrease or change the effectiveness of the medicine, so the patient should tell the doctor about his eating routine or agree with him the foods that he can or cannot consume.
For example, cranberry juice can alter the benefits of Acenocoumarol so the patient should not ingest it while using this drug.
Acenocoumarol should be taken by the patient once a day, or as directed by their physician.
It is important that the medication is taken at the same time each day to ensure the effectiveness of the treatment, as it will provide adequate levels of the medication in the blood and avoid missing any doses.
Acenocoumarol can be ingested with or without food, preferably with a glass of water. The patient, even if he feels some improvements, cannot stop the treatment unless the doctor indicates it, because this can have adverse and harmful results for health.
Side effects
This medicine when used in the correct way generally does not generate serious side effects, however the patient could present:
- Bleeding
- Hematomas.
This medicine rarely generates allergic reactions and serious or adverse effects that can be dangerous for physical stability and harm the health of the patient, however, if the following symptoms occur, you should contact your doctor:
- Constant dizziness
- Vomiting blood
- Rash or rash on the skin.
- Difficulty breathing normally.
- Inflammation or swelling of the face, throat and / or tongue.
- Redness of the cheeks of the face.
- Irregular cardiac arrhythmia.
- High body temperature or fever without infection.
- Purple or purple discoloration on or around the nail.
- Body weakness
- Tiredness continued.
- Unjustified fainting.
The use of this medicine will not lead the patient to overdose or overdose, but if the following severe symptoms are present, it is important that you contact your doctor to determine the causes and achieve stability as soon as possible:
- Difficulty staying stable.
- Constant and prolonged dizziness.
- Involuntary movements of the extremities of the body.
- Unusual tiredness
- Loss of appetite
- Difficulty remembering.
- Problems recognizing space and time.
- Involuntary falls
- Vomiting and severe stomach upset.
- Abdominal pain.
- Fainting.
Precautions
It is not known if this medicine may be a risk for the development of an unborn child in the process of pregnancy, so pregnant women are advised to consult their doctor before starting treatment.
Similarly, it is important for the doctor to know if the woman is breastfeeding because the components of Acenocoumarol may be present in breast milk and this could be a risk for the baby.
In addition to this, it is important that the treating physician is aware of the following incidents or conditions that the patient may suffer or present:
- Recent or serious cuts or injuries.
- Stomach ulcer.
- Stroke.
- Recent surgery.
- Liver or kidney disease.
- High blood pressure.
- Endocarditis bacteriana.
- Intake of cardiac, hepatic or blood clotting medications.
- Intake of supplements or herbal medicines.
It is recommended that people who are using Acenocoumarol do not exceed the use of substances such as alcoholic beverages to avoid adverse reactions with the treatment.
The patient should periodically carry out blood tests to see the evolution of the treatment once they have started taking Acenocoumarol.
People who are being treated with this medicine should avoid physical activities that could cause cuts to the skin, serious wounds or bruises.
Storage
This medicine should be stored in an environment free from moisture, heat, or sunlight. Refrigeration is not recommended.
It should be kept out of the reach of children or pets that inhabit the home. Its use without a prescription can be harmful to the health of the individual. If this happens, contact your treating doctor immediately.
