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The antidote of warfarin is

The antidote of warfarin is Correct Answer Vitamin K

Concept:

  • The antidote to warfarin is vitamin K.
  • If the patient has no bleeding then Vitamin K 30 mcg/kg by slow IV infusion over 10-20 minutes is given.
  • Maximum dose: 2 mg
  • Preferred route: IV; in children, it may be PO or SC.
  • In case of bleeding Kcentra and FFP are also given.

Explanation:

  • The reversal of warfarin may take 4-6 hours.
  • Warfarin is an anticoagulant.
  • Vitamin K helps in blood clotting.

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