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What is the difference between heparin and warfarin?
2021-06-04 17:07:47

What is the difference between heparin and warfarin?


HeparinHeparin works faster than warfarin, so it is usually given in situations where an immediate effect is desired. For example, this medication is often given in hospitals to prevent growth of a previously detected blood clot.



Can you stop a heparin drip?


In the case of unfractionated heparin I suggest that temporarily stopping the drip couldeven introduce an error, since UFH clears rapidly. For accuracy, you'd want the plasma level that reflects the current dosage.