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i developed osteoporosis because i have been taking sintrom since 1996. so i want to take vitamin k2 too. does vitamin k2 lower my inr that i want around 2,75 and if yes id like to know if its ok that i take vitamin k2 together with sintrom. i mustnt stop sintrom but my osteoporosis is progressing because of lack of vitamin k in my bones. so can i take vitamin k2 to help my osteoporosis,cos as i understand sintrom blocks vitamin k1 but not vitamin k2 and vitamin k2 does not lower my inr. is this true? please help cos i have already broken both my wrists. i am afraid for my hips. i am no on protelos which is in fact stroncium for my osteoporosis but many doctors do not approve of it. thanks. ## i am very precise. i unfortunatelly have two conditions,for which the treatment is opposite to...

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I have a friend who has just started taking Sintrom, I am trying to help him sort out his diet, he has been advised to loose some weight, can anyone have a link to a site that could advise what foods he shouldn't have when taking sintrom, I understand it's foods high in vitamin K, but is there other foods which should be avoided. Thanks DG ## It contains the active ingredient Acenocoumarol, it prevents coagulation by working as a vitamin K agonist, thus that is the only dietary restriction. Learn more Sintrom details here. Are there any other questions or comments?

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i take sintrom after having a stroke but i have been diagnosed with osteo arthritis and in great pain, what painkillers can i take? ## Sintrom contains the active ingredient Acenocoumarol, which is used as an anticoagulant and that does mean that it can be problematic with many other medications. Learn more Acenocoumarol details here. Has your doctor given you any advice? Are you on any other medications? Do you have any other medical conditions?

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I am a 64 year old male living in Spain & have been taking Sintrom on its own for about a week. I was previously taking 150mg of Heparin by injection daily + varing amounts of Sintrom. Whilst I understand and fully appreciate what the Dr.'s are doing for me,they say just 1 beer a day is permitable, that could present a problem when the temperature's touch the mid thirties, so what exactly is the effect of alcohol with Sintrom? ## mixing brandy with sintrom 4mg ## dringking brandy whilst ntaking sintrom 4mg ## Sintrom contains the active ingredient Warfarin, it is a blood thinner. They reason they warn against using this with alcohol is because alcohol also acts as a blood thinner, so it can severely increase your risk of bleeding. In addition, excessive amounts of alcohol ca...

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I am 74 years old. I am using Sin trom about 2 years, after implementation of the Pacemaker due to arithima absoluta. I have difficulties to maintain recomennded level of INR, between 2 and 3. During those 2 years I had tried with different dosage schedulle - changing dosage from 1 - 2 mg per day. For example: 2-2-2-1; 2-2-2-2-1; 2-1-2-1-2 etc. I have measured INR regularly at home with CoaguChek Roshe apparatus, or in professional labs, every week or more frequently depending on the oscilation of INR. Up to now I did not succseded to find proper dosage which can maintain INR in the range 2-3, nor can find reason for so unexpected oscilations in INR. No new medications, or life style changes have happened during this period. ## I am 74 and do not normally have a problem with the Sintrom...

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can I take Losec for my stomach for a few days while I am on sintrom? ## Losec contains the active ingredient Omeprazole, which is a proton pump inhibitor that's used to reduce the amount of acid produced by the stomach. It is used to treat or prevent conditions such as ulcers and heartburn. Sintrom contains the active ingredient Acenocoumarol, which is an anticoagulant: And as to taking the Losec with the Sintrom, have you consulted your doctor, or pharmacist? In some cases, with anticoagulants, it is necessary to limit the dosage of the PPIs that are taken in a day, since combining them can increase the risk of bleeding.

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My mother in law is taking Sintrom 4 mg and she wants to know if there is a device or tool to do the blood tests at home, instead of going to a laboratory. We live in Tampa, FL. and we dont know. She just came from Spain to reside with us. Your feedback will be highly appreciated. ## Yes, there are meters available for self INR testing, at home. I am not sure of the prices or specific details, such as whether or not she will need a doctor's prescription, but Philips has one available, you can contact them for more information at: 888-744-5477 Is there anything else I can help with? ## Yes! There is a machine called Coagucheck in Canada...it is great. Cost about $500 Cdn and is completely portable. I am sure there is a simailr one in the US.

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Anticoagulant oral 1mg Need the Prescriber information ## My husband is taking Sintrom and has ben for several years, ithas kept his INR stable, however we cannot get this drug in Thailand, so we have to change to warfarin, does he have to change the dosage when he changes?

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My father has INR 1.43. He has taken 1,1, 2 mg sintrom in three consecutive days. How mg sintrom will he take in matter his INR to be 2-3? Please ask to me as soon as you can. Thank You ## Sintrom contains the active ingredient Warfarin, this is an anticoagulant. It is hard to say, it can take several weeks for most medications to reach their full effect in the body. His doctor should keep testing his levels regularly and adjust the medication as needed, accordingly. You can read more on this medication here: Have you tried asking his doctor about it?

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