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Aminaphtone for Light Bleeding in Patients Under Oral Anticoagulation
Gustavo Paludetto2
Bianca R Testoni2
Priscilla Yukiko Sano2
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Abstract
Background:
Bleeding is a common complication of oral anticoagulation therapy.
Objective:
The present study evaluated the use of aminaphtone in patients with minor bleeding while taking warfarin.
Methods:
Seven patients suffering from bleeding of the nose and gums, who were taking therapeutic doses of warfarin, were included in the study.
Results:
The patients were prescribed 75 mg aminaphtone twice daily. For 5 of these patients the bleeding was controlled within 48 h, for 1, within 96 h and for the other, a satisfactory reduction was obtained.
Conclusion:
Patients with minor bleeding during treatment using oral anticoagulation, who are free from risk of other complications, can benefit from the use of aminaphtone as an initial therapeutic option.
